# iMotion vs StopMotion

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | StopMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews)** | [4.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion/id6469552710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) |

## 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


### StopMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion/id6469552710)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*