Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs Lapse It

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

Lapse It

Create stunning time-lapse and stop-motion videos using your device's camera and unique editing tools. Capture sequences, import media, apply filters, and export high-quality videos with advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Time lapse and stop motion creation
  • Import images and videos
  • Advanced editing tools
  • HDR, GPS, RAW capture
  • Manual camera controls
  • Stop motion onion skinning
  • 50+ stunning filters
Features
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FEATURED IN THE MEDIA: • Featured on the English TV Show "The Gadget Show" http://youtu.be/QjjayQVHnrk • You can watch a great video review at http://youtu.be/8jhIyDYcumM •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Lapse It is intuitive and simple to use, you will be able to capture and edit your time-lapse or stop-motion projects powered by unique features available in your device. No need for expensive photography equipment, you just need Lapse It. POWERFUL AND UNIQUE FEATURES: • Create time lapse and stop motion projects using the full potential of your device • Import multiple images and videos from multiple sources to compose a new project using many editing tools • Instant preview and fast export of your compositions creating gorgeous UHD 4K+ videos CAMERA FEATURES: • Capture sequences of pictures using powerful camera and timings features. • Camera can be easily adjusted to capture images using all the powerful features your device has to offer. • Include capturing in HDR ( High Dynamic Range ), GPS ( Location ), RAW ( Unprocessed image ), Depth ( 3D Map ), Bracket ( Multiple instant shots ) • Schedule a time for the capture to start automatically • Define when the capture should stop ( after a number of frames or a time length ) • Manual camera controls for exposure, focus, ISO and white balance • Remote live access to the captured images while recording using iCloud • Zoom can be adjusted over time while recording including remotely using Apple Watch • Stop motion mode with extra features: onion skin ( previous image as 'ghost' for the next ) and touch-less capture using sound ( for example a 'clap' ) • Resume previous captures for multiple days recording or to continue a project on a different location • Other options are low-lightning mode, color space, image format, onion skin and grid EDITING FEATURES: • Play and export sequences of images as videos including advanced editor tools • Define the duration of your time lapse with millisecond precision, easily making it play slower or faster • Stylize your compositon choosing from the unique 50 stunning filters, including the miniaturization tilt-shift effect • Image color post-processing controls for saturation, brightness, contrast, opacity, blur and more • Duplicate or exclude single or a range of images and just export the shots that are perfect • The order of the images that compose can be changed and easily time reversed • Every frame that compose your video is editable and exportable as single image • Advanced render modes include customized resolution, frame rate, bitrate and format ( H.264 MP4 or H.265 HEIC ) • Share directly to Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp, YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and many others • Add multiple audio tracks for a more immersive result, use any song from your Music library or any MP3 or WAVE using Files, search from a free music online catalog, there is even a voice recorder included, that will serve for multiple purposes MORE FEATURES: • The only time lapse and stop motion app that you will ever need • Image sequence real time lapse and not just accelerated videos • Video tutorials are included so you learn to make use of all the features • Can use all the cameras on your device and captures from multiple cameras at once • Real-time capture information on the screen during capture • No restrictions for capture length or frames • Tested and approved by more than 10.000.000 people with 4.5+ rating • Some features may just available on the Professional version •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WHAT IS TIME LAPSE ? Time Lapse is a photography technique that gives an accelerated view of slowly changing events. Events such as movement of clouds, the rising and setting of the sun, animal life, a party with your friends, even individual activities like drawing or playing sports or anything else that you can imagine. Subscription terms and conditions: http://www.lapseit.com/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens
Lapse It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Studio at 4.6 against Lapse It's 3.4. Stop Motion Studio also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 43%) and ratings volume (78K vs 1.1K). Lapse It's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Lapse It sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 1.1K, 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 43% of Lapse It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stop Motion Studio versus Lapse It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion StudioLapse It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (78K ratings) — better3.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better42.6% of reviews
Number of ratings78K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLCINTERACTIVE UNIVERSE CREATIVE SOFTWARES EIRELI

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%

Lapse It

All ratings1,110 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative33.2%
Written reviews427 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative47.5%

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

Lapse It

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for time-lapse videos
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 💡 Lots of customization options
  • 🚀 Fast rendering
  • 👍 Good for art/painting time-lapses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full features
  • 🔋 Takes up a lot of storage space
  • 🐛 Issues with saving/exporting videos
  • 👎 Confusing interface

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

Lapse It

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Can't save videos to camera roll
  • Doesn't work with older devices
  • Inconsistent performance, slow at times
  • Glitches when importing/processing videos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to rotate/landscape mode
  • Ability to delete projects easily
  • More help/tutorial features
  • Ability to edit/trim videos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Studio

One-time1
  • All Features Forever$5.99
4 purchases

Lapse It

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited for one week7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited for three months3 Months trial$2.993 Months
  • Unlimited for one year3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Time Lapse Professional$2.99

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lapse It free?
Lapse It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Lapse It?
Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Lapse It averages 3.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio or Lapse It have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Studio nor Lapse It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or Lapse It?
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lapse It every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lapse It on September 11, 2026.

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