# Stop Motion Studio vs YouTube

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews) | **[4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78K | **49M** |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 48.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #180 | **#1** |
| Size | 179 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297)

**Currently charting:** #180 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


### YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #2 Top Grossing, #5 Top Free · Photo & Video, #30 Top Free (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lite | $11.99 | per month |
| FOX One | $19.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| Youtube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| Super Chat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $2.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Chat | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Diverse content
- 🎓 Educational videos
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 🌐 Vast library of videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
- 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
- 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
- 🔒 Censorship concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues
- Subscription tab bugs
- Inconsistent UI changes
- Syncing problems across devices
- Unreliable video recommendations

**Requested features**

- Bring back dislike button
- Improve playlist management
- Add option to customize video quality
- Enhance background playback
- Improve comment section functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is YouTube free?

YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

YouTube is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while YouTube averages 4.7 from 49M ratings.

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

YouTube shows ads; Stop Motion Studio does not.

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

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and YouTube weekly. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on September 24, 2026 and YouTube on September 24, 2026.

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

Stop Motion Studio currently peaks at #180 in the App Store charts, and YouTube at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*