# Stop Motion Studio vs pxlcam

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.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. pxlcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | pxlcam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxlcam/id6741455416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [PAUL PAMMESBERGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757517109) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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


### pxlcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxlcam/id6741455416)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*