# Stop Motion Studio vs Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

The clearest difference is ads: Stop Motion Studio at none against Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's shown. Stop Motion Studio also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 46%) and ratings volume (78K vs 2.1K). Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 46% of Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Pixel Dealer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533083499) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497)

Create stop motion and timelapse videos easily with this intuitive tool. Animate photos and bring your stories to life for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. No special skills are required to make unique and engaging content.

**Highlights:** Stop motion animation creation, Timelapse video creation, Easy photo animation, Video editing tools, Customizable frame rate and speed, Social media export formats

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $7.99 | per month |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Good for small projects
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Limited options and customization
- 🔋 Overheating issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent frame saving
- Exported videos have watermark
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add voice recording and sound effects
- Improve video export quality
- Allow importing from photo library
- Increase frame limit for free users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion free?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion?

Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion have ads?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion shows ads; Stop Motion Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion?

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion on September 23, 2026.

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