Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs 2000 Series

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

2000 Series

View live video streams from your drone's camera directly on your iPhone or iPad. Capture photos and record videos from your device, with data transmitted wirelessly via 2.4G WiFi.

Highlights
  • Real-time video display
  • Drone camera feed
  • 2.4G WiFi transmission
  • Photo capture
  • Video recording
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
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This is a APP for display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the drone This APP function: 1.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 2.Take the photo and video record on iPhone/iPad/iPod.

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens
2000 Series3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Studio at 4.6 against 2000 Series's 3.4. Stop Motion Studio also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 40%) and ratings volume (78K vs 277). 2000 Series's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. 2000 Series asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 277, 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 40% of 2000 Series's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, 2000 Series every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Stop Motion Studio versus 2000 Series: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion Studio2000 Series
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (78K ratings) — better3.4 (277 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings78K — better277
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLCAMAX INDUSTRIAL GROUP CHINA CO LTD

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio

All ratings78,202 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,011 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative12.7%

2000 Series

All ratings277 ratings
Positive59.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative52.5%

User reviews

Stop Motion Studio

From 78K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for stop motion
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Allows for creative expression
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Helpful tutorials

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🔍 Restricted editing options without premium

2000 Series

From 277 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth flight
  • 🚀 Easy to control
  • 💡 Good for backyard use
  • 👍 Easy to set up

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Camera quality issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Drifting/unstable flight
  • 🐛 App bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns

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

2000 Series

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Drone disconnects from app
  • Camera doesn't work
  • App fails to save photos/videos
  • Drone drifts uncontrollably

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve camera quality
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity
  • Enhance app stability
  • Extend battery life
  • Improve flight control

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Studio

One-time1
  • All Features Forever$5.99
None

2000 Series

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2000 Series free?
2000 Series is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or 2000 Series?
Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while 2000 Series averages 3.4 from 277 ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio or 2000 Series have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Studio nor 2000 Series shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or 2000 Series?
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and 2000 Series every 2 months. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on September 25, 2026 and 2000 Series on September 10, 2026.

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