# iMotion vs Stop Motion Studio Pro

The clearest difference is price: iMotion at Free against Stop Motion Studio Pro's $5.99. iMotion also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Stop Motion Studio Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

iMotion is free to download; Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99 up front. iMotion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Stop Motion Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop Motion Studio Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of iMotion's written reviews are positive against 79% of Stop Motion Studio Pro's.

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, Stop Motion Studio Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | Stop Motion Studio Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-pro/id640564761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 146 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| 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


### Stop Motion Studio Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-pro/id640564761)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stop motion animations with powerful yet easy-to-use tools. An Apple-featured app for making stunning animated films with everyday objects, drawings, or clay. Offers advanced editing, manual camera controls, sound integration, and easy sharing options.

**Highlights:** Onion skinning and animation guides, Frame-by-frame editing, Manual camera controls, Voiceover and sound effects, Green screen effects, 4K export and direct sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best stop motion app for mobile
- 👍 Amazing app with great features
- 👍 Excellent for stop motion animation
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera issues and glitches
- 🐛 Eraser tool not working well
- 🐛 Audio not working
- 🐛 Frames skipping during playback
- 🐛 Green screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Remote camera feature not working
- FPS resetting to 5 after changing settings
- Tutorial constantly reappearing
- Frames disappearing when duplicating
- Zooming and framing issues

**Requested features**

- More sound effects and music options
- Ability to sort projects into folders
- More drawing and visual effects options
- Ability to merge videos/projects
- 60fps support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Studio Pro free?

Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Stop Motion Studio Pro is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Stop Motion Studio Pro averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do iMotion or Stop Motion Studio Pro have ads?

iMotion shows ads; Stop Motion Studio Pro does not.

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

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Stop Motion Studio Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, iMotion was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stop Motion Studio Pro on September 24, 2026.

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