Stop Motion Studio vs YouTube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Onion skinning and animation guides
- Frame-by-frame editing
- Manual camera controls
- Voiceover and sound effects
- Green screen effects
- 4K export
- Remote camera control
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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.
YouTube
Watch and subscribe to a vast array of videos, from music and gaming to news and learning. Discover trending content, connect with creators, and even upload your own videos. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.
- Personalized video recommendations
- Subscribe to favorite channels
- Explore trending and popular content
- Connect with creators via comments and posts
- Create and upload videos
- Ad-free viewing with Premium
- Save videos for offline playback
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Get the official YouTube app on iPhones and iPads. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, create content of your own, share with friends, and watch on any device. Watch and subscribe ● Browse personal recommendations on Home ● See the latest from your favorite channels in Subscriptions ● Look up videos you’ve watched, liked, and saved for later in Library Explore different topics, what’s popular, and on the rise (available in select countries) ● Stay up to date on what’s popular in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning and more ● See what’s trending on YouTube and around the world on Explore ● Learn about the coolest Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise (available in select countries) Connect with the YouTube community ● Keep up with your favorites creators with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams ● Join the conversation with comments and interact with creators and other community members Create content from your mobile device ● Create or upload your own videos directly in the app ● Engage with your audience in real time with live streaming right from the app Find the experience that fits you and your family (available in select countries) ● Every family has their own approach to online video. Learn about your options: the YouTube Kids app or a new parent supervised experience on YouTube at youtube.com/myfamily Support creators you love with channel memberships (available in select countries) ● Join channels that offer paid monthly memberships and support their work ● Get access to exclusive perks from the channel & become part of their members community ● Stand out in comments and live chats with a loyalty badge next to your username Upgrade to YouTube Premium (available in select countries) ● Watch videos uninterrupted by ads, while using other apps, or when the screen is locked ● Save videos for when you really need them – like when you’re on a plane or commuting ● Get access to YouTube Music Premium as part of your benefits Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. YouTube paid service terms: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stop Motion Studio at none against YouTube's shown. Stop Motion Studio also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 48%). YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (49M vs 78K) and chart position (#1 vs #180). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YouTube sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stop Motion Studio against 4.7 for YouTube. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 78K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 48% of YouTube's.
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, YouTube weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Stop Motion Studio | YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (78K ratings) | 4.7 (49M ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews — better | 48.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 78K | 49M — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #180 | #1 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 375 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CATEATER, LLC | |
Customer experience
Stop Motion Studio
YouTube
User reviews
Stop Motion Studio
From 78K App Store ratingsWhat 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
YouTube
From 49M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Diverse content
- 🎓 Educational videos
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 🌐 Vast library of videos
Room to improve
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
- 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
- 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
- 🔒 Censorship 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
YouTube
Reported bugs
5 issues- Video playback issues
- Subscription tab bugs
- Inconsistent UI changes
- Syncing problems across devices
- Unreliable video recommendations
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back dislike button
- Improve playlist management
- Add option to customize video quality
- Enhance background playback
- Improve comment section functionality
In-app purchases
Stop Motion Studio
- All Features Forever$5.99
YouTube
- Premium Lite1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- FOX One3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- YouTube Premium1 Month trial2 variants$20.991 Month
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- YouTube Premium2 variants$20.991 Month
- Youtube Premium Family1 Month trial$34.991 Month
- YouTube Premium Family$34.991 Month
- Super Chat$1.99
- Movies & Shows$2.99
- Movies & Shows$3.99
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- Super Chat$4.99
- Movies & Shows$5.99





