# Stop Motion Studio vs TOYGO

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Studio at 4.6 against TOYGO's 1.0. Stop Motion Studio also leads on ratings volume (82K vs 2) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). 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 TOYGO sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. 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.

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, TOYGO every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | TOYGO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toygo/id6759067459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Christopher Walsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745819079) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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


### TOYGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toygo/id6759067459)

Transform your toys into animated characters with advanced AI video generation. Bring your action figures and creations to life by describing their adventures and adding dialogue, sound effects, and music. Create short clips or full mini-movies to share.

**Highlights:** AI video animation from toy photos, Customizable prompts for actions and scenes, Add dialogue with AI voiceovers, Royalty-free music and sound effects, Combine clips into mini-movies, Support for multiple toys in one scene, Save and reuse animated characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toygo Starter | $4.99 | per month |
| Toygo Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription TOYGO | $19.99 | per month |
| TOYGO Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| TOYGO Credits Max | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is TOYGO free?

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

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

Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while TOYGO averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Stop Motion Studio nor TOYGO shows ads.

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

Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and TOYGO every 11 days. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 30, 2026 and TOYGO on October 28, 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.*