# Stop Motion Studio vs StopMotionCraft

Stop Motion Studio and StopMotionCraft both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 36% of StopMotionCraft's. Stop Motion Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (78K vs 249). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StopMotionCraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 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 4.5 for StopMotionCraft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 249, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 36% of StopMotionCraft's.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, StopMotionCraft monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | StopMotionCraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [4.5 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotioncraft/id6474565867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 249 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Mohamed Eldoheiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721946350) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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


### StopMotionCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotioncraft/id6474565867)

Create stop motion movies and animated GIFs with ease. This app offers a user-friendly interface, powerful editing tools, and the ability to add custom backgrounds and sound effects. Seamlessly sync projects across devices and share your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Stop motion movie and GIF creation, Green screen backgrounds, User-friendly interface, Audio recording and import, Voice command photo capture, Frame-by-frame editing, Cross-device project sync

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is StopMotionCraft free?

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

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

Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while StopMotionCraft averages 4.5 from 249 ratings.

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

StopMotionCraft shows ads; Stop Motion Studio does not.

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

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and StopMotionCraft monthly. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on September 24, 2026 and StopMotionCraft on September 21, 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.*