# iMotion Remote vs Stopmotion Animation Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Stopmotion Animation Studio at 3.9 against iMotion Remote's 2.8. Stopmotion Animation Studio also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 72 months) and ratings volume (383 vs 6). iMotion Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 10.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopmotion Animation Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iMotion Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopmotion Animation Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopmotion Animation Studio has 383 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of iMotion Remote's written reviews are positive against 40% of Stopmotion Animation Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Remote | Stopmotion Animation Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802/reviews) | **[3.9 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **383** |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) |

## What reviewers say

### iMotion Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802)

Control your iMotion and iMotion Pro camera app remotely over Wi-Fi. Preview your shots and adjust various camera settings like focus, exposure, and white balance directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi remote control, Live preview, Focus adjustment, Exposure control, White balance settings, Torch and grid overlay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for remote control
- 👍 Useful for stop-motion
- 👍 Works with iMotion HD
- 👍 Can see camera view remotely
- 👍 Simple single photo capture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Does not connect
- 🐛 Black screen issue

**Reported bugs**

- Remote element stopped working
- Cannot find iPhone
- App won't connect
- Freezes and crashes
- App won't quit

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set time-lapse functions remotely
- Add ability to trigger pre-set time-lapse sessions
- Add ability to remotely change photo capture settings
- Push notification for low storage/crashes
- Add onion skin view on remote


### Stopmotion Animation Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711)

Create your own stop motion movies with this easy-to-use animation app. Features include frame editing, overlay mode, and full camera control. Share your creations on YouTube and other platforms.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Overlay mode for frame comparison, Animation guides, Frame editing tools, Interactive timeline, Auto-save functionality, Remote Bluetooth capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount to Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Good quality stop motion creation tool
- ✨ No ads in the application
- 🎨 Suitable for kids and beginners
- 💰 Affordable premium upgrade option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive paywall and monetization strategy
- 🐛 Camera displays upside down
- 📸 Limited frame count in free version (20-41 frames)
- 🐛 App crashes and kicks users out mid-project
- 🐛 Blank screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation inverted/upside down
- App crashes when reaching frame limit
- Blank white screen when taking pictures
- Videos duplicate when viewed
- App force closes and loses unsaved work

**Requested features**

- Increase free frame limit to 40-120 frames
- Add eraser/editing tool for removing support objects
- Improve camera quality and reduce blur
- Fix upside-down camera orientation
- Add auto-save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion Remote free?

iMotion Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stopmotion Animation Studio free?

Stopmotion Animation Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion Remote or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Stopmotion Animation Studio is rated higher. iMotion Remote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Stopmotion Animation Studio averages 3.9 from 383 ratings.

### Do iMotion Remote or Stopmotion Animation Studio have ads?

Neither iMotion Remote nor Stopmotion Animation Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Remote or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, and Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. Most recently, iMotion Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Stopmotion Animation Studio on October 12, 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.*