Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs Photo Booth

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stop Motion Studio

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
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Join 25 million creators making stop motion animation with ease. Stop Motion Studio is the Apple-featured app for creating stunning stop motion films. Enjoy powerful creative tools with no ads, no tracking, and no subscriptions. Stop Motion Studio is the easiest and most powerful stop motion animation maker for iPhone and iPad. Create beautiful animated films with LEGO, clay, drawings, or everyday objects — no experience required. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned animator, Stop Motion Studio gives you everything you need to turn your ideas into motion. Loved by Millions Worldwide * Over 25 million creators and counting * Rated 4.7 stars with more than 65,000 reviews * Featured in Apple’s “Life on iPad” TV commercial “Stop Motion Studio makes it easy to create your own stop-motion movies.” – The Washington Post “Brings out the LEGO moviemaking geek in all of us.” – TechNewsWorld Create and Edit with Precision * Onion skinning and animation guides for perfect alignment * Interactive timeline and frame-by-frame editing * Copy, paste, cut, and insert frames with ease * Rotoscoping: draw over videos for unique effects * Built-in drawing tools, text cards, and speech bubbles * Erase unwanted objects and add facial expressions or layers * Merge frames to simulate motion blur or speed effects Capture Every Frame * Full manual camera controls: focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance * Timelapse capture mode for automatic shooting * Use your Apple Watch or another device as a remote camera Add Sound and Style * Record voiceovers and narration directly in the app * Add sound effects, background music, or import from your library * Use filters, fades, and transitions for cinematic results * Green screen effects let you place characters anywhere Share Your Masterpiece * Export your films in 4K or 1080p HD * Share directly to YouTube, TikTok, or save as a GIF or iMessage sticker * Transfer projects via AirDrop, iCloud, or Dropbox * Start on iPhone and finish on Mac — your work stays in sync Learn and Improve * Step-by-step tutorials and creative tips included * Built-in manual for quick guidance and inspiration Yours to Create No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Your data stays private and your creativity stays yours. Download Stop Motion Studio today. Join millions of creators and bring your imagination to life — one frame at a time. * Some features require in-app purchases. All features are already included in the Pro version.

About

Photo Booth

Capture fun selfies and photos on your iPad with real-time effect previews. Easily snap shots using the front or rear camera and share them instantly with friends via various methods.

Highlights
  • Capture photos with front/rear cameras
  • Apply real-time effects
  • Stylize shots with effects like Twirl, X-Ray
  • Share photos instantly
  • AirDrop, Mail, Messages sharing options
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Step into the Photo Booth and capture fun selfies and photos on iPad with the Photo Booth app. Apply effects with real-time previews and easily snap shots using your front-facing camera. Share with friends with just a tap. Features • Take photos using your front-facing camera and rear-facing camera. • Apply fun, real-time effects like Twirl, Light Tunnel, X-Ray, Squeeze, and Kaleidoscope to stylize your shots. • Tap to share using AirDrop, Mail, Messages, iCloud, or your favorite social network.

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo Booth at none against Stop Motion Studio's 1. Photo Booth also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Stop Motion Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Booth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 82K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 68% of Photo Booth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Booth every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Stop Motion Studio versus Photo Booth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion StudioPhoto Booth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better68.3% of reviews
Number of ratings82K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLCApple

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio

All ratings78,202 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,132 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative12.3%

Photo Booth

All ratings1,305 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative20.1%

User reviews

Stop Motion Studio

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Photo Booth

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Fun and funny
  • 🤗 Brings back nostalgic memories
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤩 Silly and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Limited filters/effects
  • 😕 Lacks video recording feature
  • 🤨 Not available on iPhone
  • 🙄 Some filters may be insensitive

Bugs and requests

Stop Motion Studio

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Photo Booth

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional black screen issues
  • Photos not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More filters and effects
  • Video recording option
  • Availability on iPhone
  • Countdown timer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Studio

One-time1
  • All Features Forever$5.99
None

Photo Booth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Booth free?
Photo Booth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Photo Booth?
Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Photo Booth averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio or Photo Booth have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Studio nor Photo Booth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or Photo Booth?
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Booth every 4 months. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Photo Booth on October 24, 2026.

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