Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs BEPILOT A1

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

BEPILOT A1

Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iPhone or iPad. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos and videos directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote aircraft control
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Photo capture
  • Video recording
  • WiFi data transmission
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This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft( Model airplane) by the IOS machine(iPhone/iPad). 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft, video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on the mobile phone side.

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens
BEPILOT A11 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stop Motion Studio at 79% against BEPILOT A1's 0%. Stop Motion Studio also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (78K vs 19). BEPILOT A1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 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. BEPILOT A1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 19, 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 0% of BEPILOT A1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, BEPILOT A1 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Stop Motion Studio versus BEPILOT A1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion StudioBEPILOT A1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (78K ratings) — better3.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings78K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLC军年 陈

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio

All ratings78,202 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,085 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.5%

BEPILOT A1

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral26.3%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

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

BEPILOT A1

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

BEPILOT A1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BEPILOT A1 free?
BEPILOT A1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or BEPILOT A1?
Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while BEPILOT A1 averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio or BEPILOT A1 have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Studio nor BEPILOT A1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or BEPILOT A1?
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and BEPILOT A1 every 3 months. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 15, 2026 and BEPILOT A1 on September 28, 2026.

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