# iStopMotion vs Stop Motion Factory

The clearest difference is price: Stop Motion Factory at Free against iStopMotion's $9.99. Stop Motion Factory also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (12K vs 23). iStopMotion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Stop Motion Factory is free to download; iStopMotion costs $9.99 up front. Stop Motion Factory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iStopMotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop Motion Factory holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Factory has 12K 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 86% of Stop Motion Factory's.

iStopMotion ships an update every 2 months, Stop Motion Factory every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStopMotion | Stop Motion Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion/id484019696/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-factory/id1566814098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boinx Software International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/315629192) | [壮 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396362879) |

## 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


### Stop Motion Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-factory/id1566814098)

Create stop motion animations with ease. Capture individual frames, add text, images, and sound effects, including text-to-speech. Enhance your creations with various filters and utilize voice-activated shooting to prevent camera shake. Share or download each frame to your device.

**Highlights:** Take individual frames, Add text and images, Add sound and text-to-speech, Apply various filters, Voice-activated shooting, Share or download frames

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Vip | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Vip | $4.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 💡 Onion skinning feature
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Lots of customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Limited audio features without paying
- 🔒 Restricted camera orientation
- 🔒 Watermark on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty transferring projects between devices
- Audio issues when exporting videos
- Camera focus problems

**Requested features**

- More sound effects and audio options
- Ability to reorder frames
- Rig removal tool
- Landscape camera mode
- Ability to import photos from camera roll


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStopMotion free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Factory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStopMotion or Stop Motion Factory?

Stop Motion Factory is rated higher. iStopMotion averages 3.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Stop Motion Factory averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do iStopMotion or Stop Motion Factory have ads?

Stop Motion Factory shows ads; iStopMotion does not.

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

iStopMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Stop Motion Factory every 5 weeks. Most recently, iStopMotion was updated on November 10, 2026 and Stop Motion Factory on November 11, 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.*