# Stop Motion Studio vs Stop Motion Studio Pro

The clearest difference is price: Stop Motion Studio at Free against Stop Motion Studio Pro's $5.99. Stop Motion Studio also leads on ratings volume (78K vs 14K). Stop Motion Studio Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#9 vs #189). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Stop Motion Studio is free to download; Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99 up front. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stop Motion Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stop Motion Studio against 4.7 for Stop Motion Studio Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 79% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Stop Motion Studio Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-pro/id640564761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#9** |
| Size | 179 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### Stop Motion Studio Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-pro/id640564761)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stop motion animations with powerful yet easy-to-use tools. An Apple-featured app for making stunning animated films with everyday objects, drawings, or clay. Offers advanced editing, manual camera controls, sound integration, and easy sharing options.

**Highlights:** Onion skinning and animation guides, Frame-by-frame editing, Manual camera controls, Voiceover and sound effects, Green screen effects, 4K export and direct sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best stop motion app for mobile
- 👍 Amazing app with great features
- 👍 Excellent for stop motion animation
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera issues and glitches
- 🐛 Eraser tool not working well
- 🐛 Audio not working
- 🐛 Frames skipping during playback
- 🐛 Green screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Remote camera feature not working
- FPS resetting to 5 after changing settings
- Tutorial constantly reappearing
- Frames disappearing when duplicating
- Zooming and framing issues

**Requested features**

- More sound effects and music options
- Ability to sort projects into folders
- More drawing and visual effects options
- Ability to merge videos/projects
- 60fps support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Studio Pro free?

Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Stop Motion Studio Pro is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Stop Motion Studio Pro averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

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

Neither Stop Motion Studio nor Stop Motion Studio Pro shows ads.

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

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stop Motion Studio Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on September 26, 2026 and Stop Motion Studio Pro on September 26, 2026.

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

Stop Motion Studio currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Stop Motion Studio Pro at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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