# iStopMotion vs Life Lapse Stop Motion

The clearest difference is price: Life Lapse Stop Motion at Free against iStopMotion's $9.99. Life Lapse Stop Motion also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 23). iStopMotion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Life Lapse Stop Motion is free to download; iStopMotion costs $9.99 up front. Life Lapse Stop Motion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. iStopMotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Life Lapse Stop Motion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Life Lapse Stop Motion has 9.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of iStopMotion's written reviews are positive against 69% of Life Lapse Stop Motion's.

iStopMotion ships an update every 2 months, Life Lapse Stop Motion every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStopMotion | Life Lapse Stop Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion/id484019696/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **9.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boinx Software International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/315629192) | [Bolandia Creative Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281464377) |

## What reviewers say

### iStopMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion/id484019696)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stop motion animations and time-lapse recordings with ease. This app allows users of all ages to tell stories frame by frame, making it a fun creative experience for families and an educational tool for classrooms. Features include camera overlays, instant playback, and audio import.

**Highlights:** Camera Overlay, Instant Playback, Timeline and Navigator, Import or Record Audio, Remote Camera Support, Flip Book Printing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for stop motion animation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Useful onion skinning feature
- 📱 Ability to use iPhone as remote camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Doesn't work on iPad 1
- 🔒 Remote camera feature not reliable
- 🔒 Inability to reorganize frames

**Reported bugs**

- Frames disappearing or showing as black screens
- Exported videos not saving properly
- Remote camera connection issues
- App crashing on launch or during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import images from camera roll
- Implement voice recording and audio editing
- Add option to loop animations
- Improve focus and exposure controls
- Implement frame reordering and editing


### Life Lapse Stop Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378)

Create captivating stop motion animations with ease using this intuitive app. Features include a 4K camera with ghost overlay, powerful editing tools, and built-in social media sharing. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** 4K UHD stop motion camera with ghost overlay, Auto-stitching stop motion editor, Beginner-friendly interface, Stop motion tutorials, Blend stop motion with live action, 20+ one-click editing tools, Add music and sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Motion Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Stop Motion Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Life Lapse Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $129.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Allows for creative videos
- 🤖 Helpful tutorials
- 💡 Unique features like merging video and stop motion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted free version
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🎵 Music/audio features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to preview/download videos
- Issues with importing external photos/videos
- Freezing and performance problems
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free music/audio options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Allow more customization in free version
- Add support for external photo/video import
- Improve iPad optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStopMotion free?

iStopMotion costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Life Lapse Stop Motion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStopMotion or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

Life Lapse Stop Motion is rated higher. iStopMotion averages 3.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Life Lapse Stop Motion averages 4.8 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do iStopMotion or Life Lapse Stop Motion have ads?

Neither iStopMotion nor Life Lapse Stop Motion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStopMotion or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

iStopMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Life Lapse Stop Motion every 2 weeks. Most recently, iStopMotion was updated on November 6, 2026 and Life Lapse Stop Motion on November 9, 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.*