# iStopMotion Remote Camera vs Stopmotion Animation Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Stopmotion Animation Studio at 3.9 against iStopMotion Remote Camera's 2.2. Stopmotion Animation Studio also leads on ratings volume (383 vs 28) and review sentiment (40% vs 28%). iStopMotion Remote Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopmotion Animation Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iStopMotion Remote Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopmotion Animation Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopmotion Animation Studio has 383 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iStopMotion Remote Camera's written reviews are positive against 40% of Stopmotion Animation Studio's.

iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStopMotion Remote Camera | Stopmotion Animation Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion-remote-camera/id484024876/reviews) | **[3.9 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **383** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boinx Software International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/315629192) | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) |

## What reviewers say

### iStopMotion Remote Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion-remote-camera/id484024876)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Flawless
- 👍 Great companion app
- 🚀 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Laggy image transfer

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly loses connection
- Doesn't recognize devices
- Crashes on launch
- Stuck on 'waiting for connection' screen

**Requested features**

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


### Stopmotion Animation Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711)

Create your own stop motion movies with this easy-to-use animation app. Features include frame editing, overlay mode, and full camera control. Share your creations on YouTube and other platforms.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Overlay mode for frame comparison, Animation guides, Frame editing tools, Interactive timeline, Auto-save functionality, Remote Bluetooth capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount to Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Good quality stop motion creation tool
- ✨ No ads in the application
- 🎨 Suitable for kids and beginners
- 💰 Affordable premium upgrade option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive paywall and monetization strategy
- 🐛 Camera displays upside down
- 📸 Limited frame count in free version (20-41 frames)
- 🐛 App crashes and kicks users out mid-project
- 🐛 Blank screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation inverted/upside down
- App crashes when reaching frame limit
- Blank white screen when taking pictures
- Videos duplicate when viewed
- App force closes and loses unsaved work

**Requested features**

- Increase free frame limit to 40-120 frames
- Add eraser/editing tool for removing support objects
- Improve camera quality and reduce blur
- Fix upside-down camera orientation
- Add auto-save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStopMotion Remote Camera free?

iStopMotion Remote Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stopmotion Animation Studio free?

Stopmotion Animation Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Stopmotion Animation Studio is rated higher. iStopMotion Remote Camera averages 2.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Stopmotion Animation Studio averages 3.9 from 383 ratings.

### Do iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stopmotion Animation Studio have ads?

Neither iStopMotion Remote Camera nor Stopmotion Animation Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. Most recently, iStopMotion Remote Camera was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stopmotion Animation Studio on October 16, 2026.

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