# Stop Motion Studio vs WeVideo

The clearest difference is ads: Stop Motion Studio at none against WeVideo's shown. Stop Motion Studio also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 51%) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WeVideo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.6 for WeVideo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78K and 40K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 51% of WeVideo's.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, WeVideo every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | WeVideo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews) | [4.6 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wevideo-video-editor-and-maker/id615796920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 40K |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [WeVideo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/615796923) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #182 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


### WeVideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wevideo-video-editor-and-maker/id615796920)

Create professional-looking videos from your mobile device. Easily edit clips, add text, music, and effects. Share your creations directly to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Edit videos and photos, Add text titles and captions, Incorporate music and voiceovers, Apply transitions and filters, Access stock content library, Export in up to 4K Ultra HD, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeVideo Mobile Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| WeVideo Power Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| WeVideo Unlimited Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| WeVideo Professional | $39.99 | per month |
| Annual Mobile Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| WeVideo Power Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| WeVideo Business Subscription | $73.99 | per month |
| WeVideo Unlimited Subscription | $95.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription | $214.99 | per year |
| WeVideo Business Subscription | $449.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick editing
- 💡 Helpful for school projects
- 🎨 Good video effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🔋 High storage usage
- 💰 Paid features required

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Exporting issues and video quality loss
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Permissions problems

**Requested features**

- More free video effects and transitions
- Ability to edit videos across devices
- Better audio handling and syncing
- Improved green screen functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is WeVideo free?

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

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

Stop Motion Studio and WeVideo are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 78K and 40K ratings respectively.

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

WeVideo shows ads; Stop Motion Studio does not.

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

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and WeVideo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 19, 2026 and WeVideo on October 19, 2026.

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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.*