Comparison

Stop Motion Studio vs pxlcam

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

pxlcam

Transform your phone's camera into a retro pixel art generator. Apply a variety of vintage filters and styles to achieve a unique lo-fi aesthetic for your photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Pixel art camera transformation
  • Retro filters and styles
  • Lo-fi aesthetic
  • Nostalgic look
Features
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Unleash your inner nostalgia and transform your camera into an extraordinary pixel art machine with PxlCam. Play with a variety of retro filters and styles to achieve the perfect lo-fi look.

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio4 screens
pxlcam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pxlcam at none against Stop Motion Studio's 1. pxlcam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Stop Motion Studio's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 2) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. pxlcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pxlcam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 82K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Stop Motion Studio versus pxlcam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion Studiopxlcam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings82K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLCPAUL PAMMESBERGER

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio

All ratings78,202 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,500 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative13.6%

pxlcam

All ratings2 ratings
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

pxlcam

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

pxlcam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio free?
Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pxlcam free?
pxlcam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or pxlcam?
pxlcam is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while pxlcam averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio or pxlcam have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Studio nor pxlcam shows ads.

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