Comparison

iStopMotion Remote Camera vs Stop Motion Video Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iStopMotion Remote Camera

This app allows your iPhone or iPad to function as a remote camera for iStopMotion, connecting wirelessly via Wi-Fi. It enables you to capture stop motion and time lapse movies using your device's camera.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as remote camera
  • Connects via Wi-Fi
  • Capture stop motion movies
  • Capture time lapse movies
  • Inspiration from user creations
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iStopMotion Remote Camera is a free companion app to iStopMotion. KEY FEATURES - Be inspired by watching stop motion and time lapse movies created by users of iStopMotion. - If you have iStopMotion, you can use your iPhone or iPad as a remote camera connected via Wi-Fi. NOTE: iStopMotion - available as a separate purchase - is required for this app to create stop motion or time lapse movies. WHAT IS A REMOTE CAMERA? iStopMotion Remote Camera allows the use of the camera of an iPhone (4 or newer) or iPad (2 or newer) as a remote camera for iStopMotion running on iOS. The remote camera is connected via a Wi-Fi connection. iStopMotion is a stop motion (aka stop action or claymation) animation and time lapse app. For more information on iStopMotion see http://boinx.com/istopmotion/ For more information about how to set up the iStopMotion Remote Camera refer to the help menu.

About

Stop Motion Video Editor

Easily create stop motion videos by combining source clips and adding background music or voiceovers. Trim and merge your content, then save or share directly to social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Create stop motion videos
  • Add background music
  • Record voiceovers
  • Merge and preview videos
  • Save to Camera Roll
  • Share to social media
Features
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This Stop Motion Video Editor help you to create stop motion video and add background music to videos. STEPS: 1. Add source videos 2. Add background music from library or record your voice 3. Start merge and preview 4. Save to Camera Roll or share to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube The result video will be saved to the Camera Roll. You can then open Camera Roll to start sharing. TIPS: - Control volume of the original videos, music and records - Using range slider to trim video, music, record - You can add as many videos, music and records as you want - Using feature "share to Instagram" to let the app square the final video for you Stop Motion Premium We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - 3 days of free trial followed by $2.99 per week - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

Screenshots

iStopMotion Remote Camera3 screens
Stop Motion Video Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Video Editor at 3.3 against iStopMotion Remote Camera's 2.2. iStopMotion Remote Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Video Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iStopMotion Remote Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stop Motion Video Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iStopMotion Remote Camera's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stop Motion Video Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, Stop Motion Video Editor every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iStopMotion Remote Camera versus Stop Motion Video Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStopMotion Remote CameraStop Motion Video Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (28 ratings)3.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB114 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBoinx Software International GmbHNguyen Nam Giang

Customer experience

iStopMotion Remote Camera

All ratings28 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative67.9%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative64.7%

Stop Motion Video Editor

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

iStopMotion Remote Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constantly loses connection
  • Doesn't recognize devices
  • Crashes on launch
  • Stuck on 'waiting for connection' screen

Requested features

5 requests
  • Manual focus option
  • Exposure lock
  • Shutter speed and ISO controls
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Use iPad camera instead of iPhone

Stop Motion Video Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iStopMotion Remote Camera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stop Motion Video Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Stop Motion Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • StopMotionPremiumMonthly$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Video Editor Pro$33.99

Questions

Is iStopMotion Remote Camera free?
iStopMotion Remote Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stop Motion Video Editor free?
Stop Motion Video Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stop Motion Video Editor?
Stop Motion Video Editor is rated higher. iStopMotion Remote Camera averages 2.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Stop Motion Video Editor averages 3.3 from 18 ratings.
Do iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stop Motion Video Editor have ads?
Stop Motion Video Editor shows ads; iStopMotion Remote Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stop Motion Video Editor?
iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Stop Motion Video Editor every 7 months. Most recently, iStopMotion Remote Camera was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stop Motion Video Editor on October 11, 2026.

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