# iStopMotion vs Campanion

The clearest difference is price: Campanion at Free against iStopMotion's $9.99. Campanion also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). iStopMotion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Campanion is free to download; iStopMotion costs $9.99 up front. Campanion sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iStopMotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Campanion holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Campanion has 40K 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 66% of Campanion's.

iStopMotion ships an update every 2 months, Campanion every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStopMotion | Campanion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion/id484019696/reviews) | **[4.9 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campanion/id1457911692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boinx Software International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/315629192) | [CampMinder, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/635519014) |

## What reviewers say

### iStopMotion

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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


### Campanion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campanion/id1457911692)

Stay connected with your child's camp experience through a personalized stream of photos, albums, and updates. Advanced facial recognition technology automatically finds and delivers pictures of your camper, ensuring you never miss a moment. Easily download and share high-resolution images, and send letters directly to your child.

**Highlights:** Personalized camp photo stream, Face Finder technology for automatic photo tagging, Push notifications for new photos, Organized photo albums, Download and share hi-res images, In-app letter composition and delivery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Campanion Season Pass 2026 | $10.00 | one-time |
| Campanion Season Pass 2026 | $20.00 | one-time |
| Campanion Season Pass 2026 | $35.00 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2026 – $50.00 | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient way to stay connected with kids at camp
- 🚀 Effective facial recognition for finding photos of kids
- 💡 Helpful features like emailing, photo sharing, and activity updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently, especially after recent updates
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance in finding and tagging photos of kids
- 🔋 App drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load or get past splash screen
- Notifications not working properly
- Typing issues in email composer

**Requested features**

- Full-screen iPad support
- Ability to manually correct tagged photos
- Option to view all tagged photos in an album


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStopMotion free?

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

### Is Campanion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStopMotion or Campanion?

Campanion is rated higher. iStopMotion averages 3.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Campanion averages 4.9 from 40K ratings.

### Do iStopMotion or Campanion have ads?

Neither iStopMotion nor Campanion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStopMotion or Campanion?

iStopMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Campanion every 8 days. Most recently, iStopMotion was updated on October 26, 2026 and Campanion 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.*