Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs iZoomViewer

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

iZoomViewer

Explore and discover digital media through an infinitely zoomable mosaic of photos and videos. Each pixel morphs into another image or video, creating an endless visual experience for entertainment and education.

Highlights
  • Infinite zoom mosaic
  • Explore thousands of images and videos
  • Morphing pixel transitions
  • Customizable cover images
  • Camera and gallery integration
  • Manual and auto focus controls
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iZoomViewer, an innovative & revolutionary way to explore & discover digital media. You magnify one image to reveal thousands more, endlessly. Content Interface's iZoom (Infinite Zoom) is an infinitely zoomable mosaic of photos and videos. iZoomViewer allows the user to select an iZoom from a list of many iZooms to zoom in. While zooming, each pixel is gradually morphed into another image or video which is morphed further into others, endlessly. Each iZoom contains thousands of images and photos, providing you with hours of entertainment and education. How to set custom cover image for an iZoom scene: 1) Tap the gear button to open the Setting menu. 2) Tap "Cover" to open the child menu. Then tap "Camera" to open the camera screen, or "Gallery" to selecting a photo from the device's Photo app. 3a) In the camera screen, tap anywhere to capture the photo. 3b) Tap the V tick button to set this captured photo be the cover image of the current scene. 4a) After select a photo from the device's Photo app, a photo preview screen will be opened. 4b) In the photo preview screen, tap the V tick button to set this selected photo be the cover image of the current scene. Functions of other buttons in the camera screen: - ">>" : Switch to the next camera of the current type (iPhone Pro models may have 3 back cameras). It is hidden if the current camera type has only one camera. - AF : Auto focus mode. Tap it to switch to MF mode. If it is still AF, then the current camera does not support MF mode. - MF : Manual focus mode. Tap it to switch to AF mode. Notes about the camera screen: - In captured state, these buttons will be hidden : AF/MF, ">>". - In live state, the V tick button will be hidden. - In MF mode, the tap gesture is used for setting camera focus point. So a circle button will appear for setting captured and live state of the camera.

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens
iZoomViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iZoomViewer at none against Stop Motion Studio's 1. iZoomViewer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (5 vs 3). Stop Motion Studio's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (82K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. iZoomViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iZoomViewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 82K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 50% of iZoomViewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, iZoomViewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Stop Motion Studio versus iZoomViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion StudioiZoomViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings82K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLCContent Interface Corporation

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio

All ratings78,202 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,434 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative13.8%

iZoomViewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

iZoomViewer

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

iZoomViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iZoomViewer free?
iZoomViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or iZoomViewer?
iZoomViewer is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while iZoomViewer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio or iZoomViewer have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Studio nor iZoomViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or iZoomViewer?
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and iZoomViewer monthly. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on November 1, 2026 and iZoomViewer on October 6, 2026.

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