# Stop Motion Studio vs Photo Booth

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Photo Booth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-booth/id1208226939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### Photo Booth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-booth/id1208226939)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional black screen issues
- Photos not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More filters and effects
- Video recording option
- Availability on iPhone
- Countdown timer


## Frequently asked 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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