# iMotion vs Camera for Stop Motion Studio

The clearest difference is rating: iMotion at 4.5 against Camera for Stop Motion Studio's 3.1. iMotion also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 31%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 160). Camera for Stop Motion Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMotion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Camera for Stop Motion Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

iMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMotion has 2.8K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iMotion's written reviews are positive against 31% of Camera for Stop Motion Studio's.

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, Camera for Stop Motion Studio every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | Camera for Stop Motion Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews)** | [3.1 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-stop-motion-studio/id538378035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 146 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) |

## What reviewers say

### iMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625)

Create captivating time-lapse and stop-motion videos with ease. This app offers multiple capture modes, professional rendering quality, and full camera control to help you animate your world and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Time-Lapse & Stop-Motion creation, Multiple capture modes (time-lapse, manual, mic trigger, library import), 4K UHD, 1080p, 720p export options, Full camera control (focus, exposure, white balance), Export videos, photos, and GIFs, Frame-by-frame animation preview

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| iMotion Full Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Great for stop motion and animation
- 🎥 Helpful features like onion skin and remote control
- ⭐️ Useful for school projects and hobbies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs with frame order and black images
- 🔍 Limited camera controls and zooming
- 🔀 Issues with resuming projects and maintaining frame order
- 🔇 No audio/voiceover support

**Reported bugs**

- Frames get scrambled when resuming projects
- Frequent app crashes, especially with longer animations
- Imported photos sometimes display as black
- Issues with exporting and saving completed videos

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import entire photo albums
- Implement portrait mode and aspect ratio options
- Allow adding sound effects and background music
- Improve frame management and reordering capabilities
- Provide more advanced editing tools and effects


### Camera for Stop Motion Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-stop-motion-studio/id538378035)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a remote camera for Stop Motion Studio. Capture animations from unique angles with live preview and full camera control, wirelessly syncing photos to your project. Ideal for creators seeking precision and flexibility.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote camera functionality, Live camera preview, Full camera control (exposure, focus, ISO, white balance, shutter speed), Easy Wi-Fi connection, Instant photo sync to project

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote camera functionality
- 👍 Useful for stop motion projects
- 🔒 Works well when connected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Slow response times
- 👎 Doesn't work with green screen

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Black screen issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Improve image quality
- Integrate better with Stop Motion Studio app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion free?

iMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camera for Stop Motion Studio free?

Camera for Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion or Camera for Stop Motion Studio?

iMotion is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Camera for Stop Motion Studio averages 3.1 from 160 ratings.

### Do iMotion or Camera for Stop Motion Studio have ads?

iMotion shows ads; Camera for Stop Motion Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion or Camera for Stop Motion Studio?

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Camera for Stop Motion Studio every 4 months. Most recently, iMotion was updated on October 14, 2026 and Camera for Stop Motion Studio on October 8, 2026.

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