iStopMotion Remote Camera vs Camera for Stop Motion Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Camera for Stop Motion Studio
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a remote camera for Stop Motion Studio. Capture animations from unique angles with live preview and full camera control, wirelessly syncing photos to your project. Ideal for creators seeking precision and flexibility.
- Wireless remote camera functionality
- Live camera preview
- Full camera control (exposure, focus, ISO, white balance, shutter speed)
- Easy Wi-Fi connection
- Instant photo sync to project
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote camera for Stop Motion Studio. With Camera for Stop Motion Studio, you can connect your devices and capture stunning stop-motion animations from unique angles, using one device as the camera and another as the controller. Perfect for creators who want precision, flexibility, and professional results. Features * Wireless Remote Camera – Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch as a remote camera for Stop Motion Studio on another device. * Live Preview – See exactly what your camera sees in real time for perfect framing and focus. * Full Camera Control – Adjust exposure, focus, ISO, white balance, and shutter speed directly from Stop Motion Studio. * Easy Connection – Seamlessly connect via Wi-Fi for fast, stable communication. * Instant Sync – Every photo is automatically transferred to your Stop Motion Studio project, ready for animation. Whether you’re shooting a claymation short, LEGO film, or product animation, Camera for Stop Motion Studio gives you the creative control you need to bring your ideas to life. Note: This app works as a companion to Stop Motion Studio, available separately on the App Store. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Camera for Stop Motion Studio at 3.1 against iStopMotion Remote Camera's 2.2. Camera for Stop Motion Studio also leads on ratings volume (160 vs 28). iStopMotion Remote Camera's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Camera for Stop Motion Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera for Stop Motion Studio has 160 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 31% of Camera for Stop Motion Studio's.
iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, Camera for Stop Motion Studio every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iStopMotion Remote Camera | Camera for Stop Motion Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (28 ratings) | 3.1 (160 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | 31.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 160 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boinx Software International GmbH | CATEATER, LLC |
Customer experience
iStopMotion Remote Camera
Camera for Stop Motion Studio
User reviews
iStopMotion Remote Camera
From 28 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Flawless
- 👍 Great companion app
- 🚀 Awesome
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Laggy image transfer
Camera for Stop Motion Studio
From 160 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Remote camera functionality
- 👍 Useful for stop motion projects
- 🔒 Works well when connected
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Slow response times
- 👎 Doesn't work with green screen
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
Camera for Stop Motion Studio
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent disconnections
- Black screen issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates
Requested features
3 requests- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Improve image quality
- Integrate better with Stop Motion Studio app
In-app purchases
iStopMotion Remote Camera
No in-app purchases
Camera for Stop Motion Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iStopMotion Remote Camera free?
Is Camera for Stop Motion Studio free?
Which has better reviews, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Camera for Stop Motion Studio?
Do iStopMotion Remote Camera or Camera for Stop Motion Studio have ads?
Which is updated more often, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Camera for Stop Motion Studio?
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