Comparison

iStopMotion Remote Camera vs Animatives

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
Read full description

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

Animatives

Create captivating stop-motion and timelapse animations with everyday objects and characters. This app offers precise frame-by-frame control, voiceover capabilities, and easy export options for sharing your animated stories.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame animation control
  • Animate everyday objects
  • Create object libraries
  • Add voiceovers and sound effects
  • Export as GIF or video
  • Intuitive controls for all skill levels
Features
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Welcome to Animatives, where animation unleashes the boundless power of your imagination. It is not just a powerful stop motion / timelapse app. Forget the limitations of traditional techniques. Here, you'll build a personal library of objects, characters, and elements, bringing them to life with frame-by-frame animation. Witness them dance, interact, and tell your unique stories. Features that ignite your creativity: • Transform the Ordinary: Animate everyday objects, turning them into static wonders or dynamic actors in your story. • Frame-by-Frame Magic: Sculpt your animation with precise control. Move, refine, apply curves, or let objects follow your finger's path, perfecting every element until it moves as you envision. • Endless Possibilities: Build a digital world of objects and breathe life into them with animations that perfectly fit your narrative. • Share Your Vision: Export your masterpiece as a GIF or video, ready to captivate your audience on social media, presentations, or for personal enjoyment. • Add Your Voice: Breathe life into your characters with voiceovers, sound effects, background music, and custom fonts. • Simple Yet Powerful: Designed with intuitive controls, Animatives empowers anyone to become an animator, regardless of experience. Who is Animatives for? • Kids and Students: Unleash your creativity and bring your ideas and assignments to life with animation. • Artists: Transform your sketches and concepts into living, breathing animations that showcase your vision. • Content Creators: Elevate your content with dynamic visuals that grab attention and leave a lasting impression. • Educators: Engage students with interactive animations that make learning an exciting and enriching experience. Animatives is where imagination thrives, where the digital becomes tangible, and where anyone can become a master storyteller. It's time to redefine how you express yourself, share your ideas, and capture moments in time with the magic of animation. More information and examples can be found on https://animatives.com Terms of Use: https://animatives.com/terms

Screenshots

iStopMotion Remote Camera3 screens
Animatives4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Animatives at 100% against iStopMotion Remote Camera's 28%. iStopMotion Remote Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Animatives sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iStopMotion Remote Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, Animatives every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iStopMotion Remote Camera versus Animatives: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStopMotion Remote CameraAnimatives
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoinx Software International GmbHGenliang Guan

Customer experience

iStopMotion Remote Camera

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

Animatives

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Animatives

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iStopMotion Remote Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Animatives

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Animator Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Animator Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is iStopMotion Remote Camera free?
iStopMotion Remote Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Animatives free?
Animatives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStopMotion Remote Camera or Animatives have ads?
Animatives shows ads; iStopMotion Remote Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Animatives?
iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Animatives every 13 months. Most recently, iStopMotion Remote Camera was updated on October 5, 2026 and Animatives on October 2, 2026.

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