# iStopMotion Remote Camera vs Stop Animator

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Animator at 4.4 against iStopMotion Remote Camera's 2.2. Stop Animator also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 28%) and ratings volume (924 vs 28). iStopMotion Remote Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Animator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iStopMotion Remote Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop Animator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Animator has 924 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 48% of Stop Animator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStopMotion Remote Camera | Stop Animator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istopmotion-remote-camera/id484024876/reviews) | **[4.4 (924 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-animator/id494803047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **924** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boinx Software International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/315629192) | [Independent Developers, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492598196) |

## 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


### Stop Animator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-animator/id494803047)

Create stop motion and time-lapse videos with ease. Features include a full-screen capture window, adjustable frame rates, and helpful tools like onion skinning and grids for precise frame composition. Save your progress in projects and capture automatically at set intervals.

**Highlights:** Full-screen capture window, Adjustable frame rate, Onion skinning and grid tools, Automatic interval capture, Project saving and resuming, Portrait and landscape support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Variable Frames Per Second | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Lapse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Onion Skinning | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Feature Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Excellent for stop motion animation
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Great for creating cool videos
- 🙌 Awesome for Lego stop motion
- 🤩 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤑 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Difficult to find saved videos
- 🕰 Slow and laggy performance
- 📤 Unreliable saving/exporting

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working
- Randomly deletes projects
- Autosave feature causes data loss
- Upside down camera orientation
- Freezes and black screens

**Requested features**

- Add audio/music support
- Implement editing tools
- Allow importing photos from gallery
- Provide more customization options
- Add countdown timer for taking photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStopMotion Remote Camera free?

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

### Is Stop Animator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stop Animator?

Stop Animator is rated higher. iStopMotion Remote Camera averages 2.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Stop Animator averages 4.4 from 924 ratings.

### Do iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stop Animator have ads?

Stop Animator shows ads; iStopMotion Remote Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Stop Animator?

iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Stop Animator every 2 months. Most recently, iStopMotion Remote Camera was updated on October 5, 2026 and Stop Animator on September 30, 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.*