# Stop Motion Studio vs Alight Motion

The clearest difference is ads: Stop Motion Studio at none against Alight Motion's shown. Stop Motion Studio also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 62%). Alight Motion's advantage is iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alight Motion sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78K and 78K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 62% of Alight Motion's.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Alight Motion fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Alight Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [4.4 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alight-motion/id1459833443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 78K |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #168 | **#82** |
| Size | 179 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #168 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


### Alight Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alight-motion/id1459833443)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Photo & Video, #92 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create professional animations, motion graphics, and visual effects on your mobile device. This app offers advanced tools for video editing, compositing, and animation with support for multiple layers, vector graphics, and keyframe animation.

**Highlights:** Multiple layers of graphics, video, and audio, Vector and bitmap editing, 160+ visual effect building blocks, Keyframe animation for all settings, Camera controls with pan, zoom, and focus blur, Grouping and masking, Customizable animation easing

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with 2 weeks offer 0.99 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Cloud Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Cloud Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Alight Motion with Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Cloud Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $28.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for editing and animating
- 👍 Lots of features and effects
- 💡 Ability to watch ads to unlock premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- 🔒 Watermark issues and premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔋 App performance issues, especially on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing when trying to export videos
- Inability to add text or photos/videos
- Grouping issues causing projects to become unusable

**Requested features**

- Add speed graphs and time remapping
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Allow more customization of watermark


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is Alight Motion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Alight Motion?

Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Alight Motion averages 4.4 from 78K ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio or Alight Motion have ads?

Alight Motion shows ads; Stop Motion Studio does not.

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

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alight Motion fortnightly. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 15, 2026 and Alight Motion on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stop Motion Studio or Alight Motion?

Stop Motion Studio currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and Alight Motion at #82. 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.*