# Stop Motion Studio vs Life Lapse Stop Motion

The clearest difference is chart position: Stop Motion Studio at #158 against Life Lapse Stop Motion's unranked. Stop Motion Studio also leads on ratings volume (81K vs 9.5K) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Life Lapse Stop Motion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Life Lapse Stop Motion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 81K ratings behind it against 9.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 69% of Life Lapse Stop Motion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Life Lapse Stop Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 9.5K |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Bolandia Creative Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281464377) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #158 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


### Life Lapse Stop Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378)

Create captivating stop motion animations with ease using this intuitive app. Features include a 4K camera with ghost overlay, powerful editing tools, and built-in social media sharing. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** 4K UHD stop motion camera with ghost overlay, Auto-stitching stop motion editor, Beginner-friendly interface, Stop motion tutorials, Blend stop motion with live action, 20+ one-click editing tools, Add music and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Motion Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Stop Motion Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Life Lapse Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $129.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Allows for creative videos
- 🤖 Helpful tutorials
- 💡 Unique features like merging video and stop motion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted free version
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🎵 Music/audio features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to preview/download videos
- Issues with importing external photos/videos
- Freezing and performance problems
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free music/audio options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Allow more customization in free version
- Add support for external photo/video import
- Improve iPad optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is Life Lapse Stop Motion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

Life Lapse Stop Motion is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Life Lapse Stop Motion averages 4.8 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio or Life Lapse Stop Motion have ads?

Neither Stop Motion Studio nor Life Lapse Stop Motion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Life Lapse Stop Motion every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 20, 2026 and Life Lapse Stop Motion on October 19, 2026.

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