# Stop Motion Studio vs Comic Star HD

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Studio at 4.6 against Comic Star HD's 3.7. Stop Motion Studio also leads on ratings volume (81K vs 38) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). Comic Star HD's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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 Comic Star HD sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 81K ratings behind it against 38, 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 68% of Comic Star HD's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio | Comic Star HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** | [3.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-star-hd-comic-strip-creator/id924459189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **7.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Iconic Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/385627669) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio

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

**Currently charting:** #147 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


### Comic Star HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-star-hd-comic-strip-creator/id924459189)

Easily create comic strips using your own photos. This app offers a variety of layouts, special effects, stickers, and fonts to bring your comic ideas to life. Share your finished creations with others.

**Highlights:** Create comic strips from photos, Multiple layouts, Special effects, Sticker library, Font selection, Share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comic Sounds 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comic Sounds 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speech Bubbles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Badges Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weather Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Poster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smooth Reality Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sepia Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sketch Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sunglasses | $1.99 | one-time |
| Badges 2 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Facial Hair | $1.99 | one-time |
| Abstract Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black and White Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Is Comic Star HD free?

Comic Star HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio or Comic Star HD?

Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Comic Star HD averages 3.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio or Comic Star HD have ads?

Neither Stop Motion Studio nor Comic Star HD shows ads.

---

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