Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs Stick Animator

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

Stick Animator

Create animated stick figures and sprites with a simple, user-friendly interface. Save your creations as animated GIFs for web use or as MP4 videos.

Highlights
  • Create stick-figure animations
  • Create sprite animations
  • Save as animated GIF
  • Save as MP4 video
  • Simple interface
Features
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[Stick Animator] is an application that allows users to create stick-figure and sprite animations, and save them in the animated GIF format for use on web pages and the MP4 format. [Stick Animator] provides a simple, easy to use interface with a few features.

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens
Stick Animator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Studio at 4.6 against Stick Animator's 4.0. Stop Motion Studio also leads on ratings volume (78K vs 953) and review sentiment (79% vs 65%). Stick Animator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Stick Animator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 953, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 65% of Stick Animator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Stick Animator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stop Motion Studio versus Stick Animator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion StudioStick Animator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (78K ratings) — better4.0 (953 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better65.2% of reviews
Number of ratings78K — better953
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLC江 邱

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio

All ratings78,202 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,108 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.4%

Stick Animator

All ratings953 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews511 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.3%

User reviews

Stop Motion Studio

From 78K App Store ratings

What 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

Stick Animator

From 953 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Fun and creative
  • 💡 Helpful for beginners
  • 🚀 Smooth animations
  • 👍 Great for making videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Paid features limit free usage
  • 🔒 Concerns about inappropriate content
  • 🐛 Bugs with animation controls

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

Stick Animator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Deleting scenes doesn't work as expected
  • Animation playback issues when editing
  • Crashes when trying to save animations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free character options
  • Improve animation speed controls
  • Implement custom backgrounds and effects
  • Introduce a tutorial or guide for new users

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Studio

One-time1
  • All Features Forever$5.99
1 purchases

Stick Animator

One-time1
  • Stick Animator Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stick Animator free?
Stick Animator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Stick Animator?
Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Stick Animator averages 4.0 from 953 ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio or Stick Animator have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Studio nor Stick Animator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio or Stick Animator?
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stick Animator fortnightly. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stick Animator on October 15, 2026.

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