Comparison

iMotion vs StopMotion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iMotion

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
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Bring Your Photos to Life with iMotion! iMotion makes it easy to create stunning time-lapse and stop-motion videos in just a few minutes. From creative storytelling to learning, memories, and social content, iMotion gives you everything you need to animate the world around you. Key features: - Time-Lapse & Stop-Motion: ****Create smooth, high-quality animations without technical complexity - Multiple Capture Modes: Choose the perfect way to create: time-lapse, manual capture, microphone trigger, library import - Professional Rendering Quality: Capture and export your creations in 4K UHD, 1080p, or 720p HD for high quality results - Full Camera Control: Adjust focus, exposure, and white balance manually to maintain full control over every frame - Easy Sharing: Export videos, photos, and animated GIFs directly to your Photo Library or share on social networks How It Works: 1. Capture photos or import frames using your preferred mode 2. Arrange and preview your animation with frame-by-frame precision 3. Customize settings and refine your result 4. Export and share your story in seconds Download iMotion and bring your time-lapse and stop-motion ideas to life. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly, yearly - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StopMotion

Easily create captivating stop motion and time-lapse videos. Customize animation speed, direction, and looping for unique visual stories. Seamlessly integrate your creations with short video platforms.

Highlights
  • Time lapse photo capture
  • Import photos from gallery
  • Adjust animation speed
  • Forward, backward, and boomerang effects
  • Repeat or one-time loop options
  • Export and save videos
  • Integrates with short video apps
Features
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Create captivating and mesmerizing stop motion videos effortlessly with 'StopMotion' – the ultimate tool for unleashing your creativity in Short Video apps and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting your journey, our app makes stop motion animation a breeze. Key Features: • Time Lapse Magic: Capture a series of photos in time-lapse mode, turning your ordinary moments into extraordinary stories. Choose the scene you want to animate or import photos from your phone's gallery. • Customize Your Animation: Tailor your stop motion video to perfection with customizable features. Adjust the speed to suit your style, select the direction – forward, backward, or the trendy boomerang effect, and decide whether to repeat or go for a seamless one-time loop. • Export or Save for Later: Easily export your masterpiece to share it with the world or save it for later editing. We've made it convenient for you to create, save, and share your stop motion videos whenever you want. • Seamless Integration with all Short Video Apps: With 'StopMotion' it's never been easier to integrate your creations into your video content. Stand out with captivating animations that leave your viewers in awe. Unlock your inner animator and start creating jaw-dropping stop motion videos. Download 'StopMotion' today and let your imagination run wild!"

Screenshots

iMotion4 screens
StopMotion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMotion at 73% against StopMotion's 25%. iMotion also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 13). StopMotion's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iMotion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StopMotion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMotion has 2.9K ratings behind it against 13, 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 25% of StopMotion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, StopMotion every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iMotion versus StopMotion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMotionStopMotion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9K ratings) — better4.0 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKETCHES SRLTech Positive

Customer experience

iMotion

All ratings2,819 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,197 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative18.7%

StopMotion

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

iMotion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

StopMotion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iMotion

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • iMotion Full Version$5.99
1 purchases

StopMotion

One-time1
  • Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is iMotion free?
iMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StopMotion free?
StopMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iMotion or StopMotion?
iMotion is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while StopMotion averages 4.0 from 13 ratings.
Do iMotion or StopMotion have ads?
iMotion shows ads; StopMotion does not.
Which is updated more often, iMotion or StopMotion?
iMotion ships an update every 2 months, and StopMotion every 4 weeks. Most recently, iMotion was updated on October 21, 2026 and StopMotion on September 25, 2026.

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