Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs Pixels Editor

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

Pixels Editor

Create pixel art designs on a specially designed canvas with a minimalistic interface. Explore your imagination and craft amazing pictures to share with friends. Supports various pixel sizes and color palettes.

Highlights
  • Pixel art drawing
  • Adjustable pixel grid size (8x8 to 128x128)
  • Color palette customization
  • Zoom functionality
  • Save and share artwork
Features
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Add a different dimension to your drawings with your pixels! -With Pixels Editor, you can draw the designs you want on our specially designed canvas.. Pixels Editor is the best drawing app that allows you to paint with pixel grid! Pixels Editor has minimalistic interface no complexity, no hassle just open the app and start drawing. Explore your imagination by crafting amazing pics that comes to your mind and share with your friends! We have special attention on your feedback. Thanks a lot for your reviews. Features: •Draw a pixel art of 8x8〜128x128 pixel size. •Change Color pallet •Zoom the picture to draw. •Save your picture. •Share the picture

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens
Pixels Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixels Editor at none against Stop Motion Studio's 1. Pixels Editor also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Stop Motion Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price and device support 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. Pixels Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Stop Motion Studio versus Pixels Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion StudioPixels Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (78K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLCBerkant Dagtekin

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio

All ratings78,202 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,085 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.5%

Pixels Editor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Pixels Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Studio

One-time1
  • All Features Forever$5.99
None

Pixels Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixels Editor free?
Pixels Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stop Motion Studio or Pixels Editor have ads?
Pixels Editor shows ads; Stop Motion Studio does not.

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