# iMotion vs Stop Motion Maker

The clearest difference is rating: iMotion at 4.5 against Stop Motion Maker's 3.8. iMotion also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 49%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 51). Stop Motion Maker'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 Stop Motion Maker 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMotion has 2.8K ratings behind it against 51, 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 49% of Stop Motion Maker's.

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, Stop Motion Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | Stop Motion Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews)** | [3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker/id669869003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Pollapee Sroysuwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/342218588) |

## 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 Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker/id669869003)

Easily create your own stop-motion videos by capturing a sequence of images. The app guides you through the process, from taking photos to previewing and exporting your final animation to your device's photo album.

**Highlights:** Capture image sequences, Preview animations, Export videos, Camera access, Photo library access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Maker free?

Stop Motion Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion or Stop Motion Maker?

iMotion is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Stop Motion Maker averages 3.8 from 51 ratings.

### Do iMotion or Stop Motion Maker have ads?

iMotion shows ads; Stop Motion Maker does not.

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

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Stop Motion Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, iMotion was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stop Motion Maker on September 28, 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.*