# Stop Motion Studio vs Filmmaker Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Filmmaker Pro at every 5 days against Stop Motion Studio's every 2 weeks. Filmmaker Pro also leads on ratings volume (263K vs 82K). Stop Motion Studio's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Filmmaker Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stop Motion Studio against 4.6 for Filmmaker Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82K and 263K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 67% of Filmmaker Pro's.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Filmmaker Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Filmmaker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews) | **[4.6 (263K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmaker-pro-video-editor/id1082956994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82K | **263K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | #192 |
| Size | 180 MB | 898 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Tinkerworks Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/503806808) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create stop motion animations and films with powerful editing tools. Capture every frame with manual camera controls, add sound and effects, and share your creations in high definition. Suitable for beginners and experienced animators alike.

**Highlights:** Onion skinning and animation guides, Frame-by-frame editing, Manual camera controls, Voiceover and sound effects, Green screen effects, 4K export, Remote camera control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features Forever | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for stop motion
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Allows for creative expression
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Helpful tutorials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔍 Restricted editing options without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Camera shaking/blurry issues
- Sound not working properly
- Frames skipping or lagging
- Inability to restore deleted projects
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More free features and effects
- Improved erasing and editing tools
- Ability to import photos and videos
- More sound effects and audio options
- Easier way to add text and titles


### Filmmaker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmaker-pro-video-editor/id1082956994)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create and edit professional-quality videos with a wide range of tools, including advanced color grading, keyframe animation, and motion tracking. Access a vast library of royalty-free music, sound effects, fonts, and graphics. All processing is done locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Unlimited projects and assets, 4K video support, Advanced color grading, Keyframe animation & motion tracking, Extensive font and graphic library, Royalty-free music and sound effects, Chroma Key (Green Screen)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Legacy - Movie Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Music Collection 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Camera | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Text Animations | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Watermark Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Remove Watermark | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium One-Time Purchase | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ✨ Great for making videos
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎶 Ability to add music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Difficult to find/use certain tools
- 🕰️ Slow loading and processing times
- 📺 Watermark on free version videos

**Reported bugs**

- Text positioning issues
- Videos getting stuck at 0% during export
- Inability to restore purchases
- App crashing when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Ability to adjust text size precisely
- Improved chroma key/green screen tools
- More free music/sound effects
- Option to save videos without watermark in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is Filmmaker Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Filmmaker Pro?

Filmmaker Pro is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Filmmaker Pro averages 4.6 from 263K ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio or Filmmaker Pro have ads?

Neither Stop Motion Studio nor Filmmaker Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or Filmmaker Pro?

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Filmmaker Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on November 12, 2026 and Filmmaker Pro on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stop Motion Studio or Filmmaker Pro?

Stop Motion Studio currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and Filmmaker Pro at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*