Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs ScharkSpark

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

ScharkSpark

Control a compatible drone, view its live feed, and capture photos and videos directly from your mobile device. This application is specifically designed for the SS41 Beetle drone.

Highlights
  • Drone control
  • FPV live view
  • Photo capture
  • Video recording
  • SS41 Beetle compatibility
Features
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1、Can connect with Scharkspark Drone,Only for SS41 Beetle; 2、Control the Drone; 3、View the FPV image; 4、Take picture and take video;

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens
ScharkSpark3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stop Motion Studio at 79% against ScharkSpark's 25%. Stop Motion Studio also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (78K vs 12). ScharkSpark's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. ScharkSpark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 25% of ScharkSpark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Stop Motion Studio versus ScharkSpark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion StudioScharkSpark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (78K ratings) — better3.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings78K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#155 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLC元明 苏

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio

All ratings78,202 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,100 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.4%

ScharkSpark

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

ScharkSpark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Studio

One-time1
  • All Features Forever$5.99
None

ScharkSpark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScharkSpark free?
ScharkSpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or ScharkSpark?
Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while ScharkSpark averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio or ScharkSpark have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Studio nor ScharkSpark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or ScharkSpark?
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScharkSpark every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 17, 2026 and ScharkSpark on October 6, 2026.

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