# iMotion vs Skyflow

The clearest difference is monetization model: Skyflow at free with in-app purchases against iMotion's subscription. Skyflow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). iMotion's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 590). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iMotion against 4.6 for Skyflow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 590 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of iMotion's written reviews are positive against 72% of Skyflow's.

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, Skyflow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | Skyflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews) | **[4.6 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 590 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Andrei Kovalev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770934816) |

## 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


### Skyflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291)

Create professional time-lapse and stop-motion videos with advanced camera controls and a powerful editor. Adjust playback speed after shooting, apply effects, and export in high resolutions. Supports various photo and video formats for ultimate creative freedom.

**Highlights:** Adjustable playback speed after shooting, Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB, focus), Support for RAW, HEIF, and ProRes formats, Advanced time-lapse editor with keyframing, Export up to 8K resolution, Long exposure effects and exposure bracketing, Stop-motion shooting mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| HD export | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Brilliant app
- 🚀 Spectacular timelapse app
- 🚀 Excellent time lapse video app
- 🚀 Impressive features
- 🚀 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and errors
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Export and saving problems
- 🔒 Paid features hidden behind paywall
- 🔒 Unexpected pricing changes

**Reported bugs**

- Camera session errors
- Inability to complete actions
- Distorted or corrupted video output
- Timelapses not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add intermediate zoom levels
- Implement vertical/portrait mode
- Add manual focus control
- Introduce exposure and shutter speed settings
- Implement geotagging and timestamp overlays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion free?

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

### Is Skyflow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iMotion or Skyflow?

Skyflow is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Skyflow averages 4.6 from 590 ratings.

### Do iMotion or Skyflow have ads?

iMotion shows ads; Skyflow does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion or Skyflow?

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Skyflow every 3 weeks. Most recently, iMotion was updated on September 23, 2026 and Skyflow on September 23, 2026.

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