Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

iStopMotion Remote Camera3 screens
Camera for Stop Motion Studio1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iStopMotion Remote Camera versus Camera for Stop Motion Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStopMotion Remote CameraCamera for Stop Motion Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (28 ratings)3.1 (160 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews31.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28160 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoinx Software International GmbHCATEATER, LLC

Customer experience

iStopMotion Remote Camera

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

Camera for Stop Motion Studio

All ratings160 ratings
Positive49.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative41.3%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral9.6%
Negative59.4%

User reviews

iStopMotion Remote Camera

From 28 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

iStopMotion Remote Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Camera for Stop Motion Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStopMotion Remote Camera free?
iStopMotion Remote Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera for Stop Motion Studio free?
Camera for Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Camera for Stop Motion Studio?
Camera for Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. iStopMotion Remote Camera averages 2.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Camera for Stop Motion Studio averages 3.1 from 160 ratings.
Do iStopMotion Remote Camera or Camera for Stop Motion Studio have ads?
Neither iStopMotion Remote Camera nor Camera for Stop Motion Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStopMotion Remote Camera or Camera for Stop Motion Studio?
iStopMotion Remote Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Camera for Stop Motion Studio every 4 months. Most recently, iStopMotion Remote Camera was updated on October 5, 2026 and Camera for Stop Motion Studio on October 8, 2026.

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