# iMotion Remote vs Stop Animator

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Animator at 4.4 against iMotion Remote's 2.8. Stop Animator also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 72 months) and ratings volume (924 vs 6). iMotion Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Animator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iMotion Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop Animator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Animator has 924 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of iMotion Remote's written reviews are positive against 48% of Stop Animator's.

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, Stop Animator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Remote | Stop Animator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802/reviews) | **[4.4 (924 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-animator/id494803047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **924** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Independent Developers, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492598196) |

## 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


### Stop Animator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-animator/id494803047)

Create stop motion and time-lapse videos with ease. Features include a full-screen capture window, adjustable frame rates, and helpful tools like onion skinning and grids for precise frame composition. Save your progress in projects and capture automatically at set intervals.

**Highlights:** Full-screen capture window, Adjustable frame rate, Onion skinning and grid tools, Automatic interval capture, Project saving and resuming, Portrait and landscape support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Variable Frames Per Second | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Lapse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Onion Skinning | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Feature Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Excellent for stop motion animation
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Great for creating cool videos
- 🙌 Awesome for Lego stop motion
- 🤩 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤑 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Difficult to find saved videos
- 🕰 Slow and laggy performance
- 📤 Unreliable saving/exporting

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working
- Randomly deletes projects
- Autosave feature causes data loss
- Upside down camera orientation
- Freezes and black screens

**Requested features**

- Add audio/music support
- Implement editing tools
- Allow importing photos from gallery
- Provide more customization options
- Add countdown timer for taking photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion Remote free?

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

### Is Stop Animator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iMotion Remote or Stop Animator?

Stop Animator is rated higher. iMotion Remote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Stop Animator averages 4.4 from 924 ratings.

### Do iMotion Remote or Stop Animator have ads?

Stop Animator shows ads; iMotion Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Remote or Stop Animator?

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, and Stop Animator every 2 months. Most recently, iMotion Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Stop Animator on September 30, 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.*