# Stop Motion Studio vs iStopMotion

The clearest difference is price: Stop Motion Studio at Free against iStopMotion's $9.99. Stop Motion Studio also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (78K vs 23). iStopMotion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Stop Motion Studio is free to download; iStopMotion costs $9.99 up front. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iStopMotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 23, 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 63% of iStopMotion's.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, iStopMotion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | iStopMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion/id484019696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | #181 |
| Size | 179 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Boinx Software International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/315629192) |

## 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


### iStopMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion/id484019696)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stop motion animations and time-lapse recordings with ease. This app allows users of all ages to tell stories frame by frame, making it a fun creative experience for families and an educational tool for classrooms. Features include camera overlays, instant playback, and audio import.

**Highlights:** Camera Overlay, Instant Playback, Timeline and Navigator, Import or Record Audio, Remote Camera Support, Flip Book Printing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for stop motion animation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Useful onion skinning feature
- 📱 Ability to use iPhone as remote camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Doesn't work on iPad 1
- 🔒 Remote camera feature not reliable
- 🔒 Inability to reorganize frames

**Reported bugs**

- Frames disappearing or showing as black screens
- Exported videos not saving properly
- Remote camera connection issues
- App crashing on launch or during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import images from camera roll
- Implement voice recording and audio editing
- Add option to loop animations
- Improve focus and exposure controls
- Implement frame reordering and editing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is iStopMotion free?

iStopMotion costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or iStopMotion?

Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while iStopMotion averages 3.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio or iStopMotion have ads?

Neither Stop Motion Studio nor iStopMotion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or iStopMotion?

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and iStopMotion every 2 months. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 15, 2026 and iStopMotion on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stop Motion Studio or iStopMotion?

Stop Motion Studio currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and iStopMotion at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*