# Stop Motion Studio vs Stick Animator

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.

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.

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.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Stick Animator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Stick Animator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [4.0 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-animator-video-maker/id6466962392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 953 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [江 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655035386) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #191 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


### Stick Animator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-animator-video-maker/id6466962392)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick Animator Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and Stick Animator on October 15, 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.*