# Stop Motion Studio vs Calaway Fun AR

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Studio at 4.6 against Calaway Fun AR's 4.0. Stop Motion Studio also leads on ratings volume (81K vs 2) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). Calaway Fun AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 81K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calaway Fun AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Calaway Fun AR every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Calaway Fun AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calaway-fun-ar/id1526713306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Red Iron Labs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485201693) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### Calaway Fun AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calaway-fun-ar/id1526713306)

Experience augmented reality with this app, bringing park features and at-home activities to life. Capture unique AR photo opportunities both within the park and from your own space.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experiences, At-home activities, In-park AR photo opportunities, Family-friendly fun

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is Calaway Fun AR free?

Calaway Fun AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Calaway Fun AR?

Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Calaway Fun AR averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio or Calaway Fun AR have ads?

Neither Stop Motion Studio nor Calaway Fun AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or Calaway Fun AR?

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calaway Fun AR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Calaway Fun AR on October 24, 2026.

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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.*