# iMotion Pro vs Stop Motion Animation Maker

The clearest difference is price: Stop Motion Animation Maker at Free against iMotion Pro's $5.99. Stop Motion Animation Maker also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 32%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). iMotion Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Stop Motion Animation Maker is free to download; iMotion Pro costs $5.99 up front. Stop Motion Animation Maker sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iMotion Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop Motion Animation Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Animation Maker has 864 ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of iMotion Pro's written reviews are positive against 62% of Stop Motion Animation Maker's.

iMotion Pro ships an update every 4 months, Stop Motion Animation Maker fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Pro | Stop Motion Animation Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-pro/id526652140/reviews) | **[4.5 (864 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-animation-maker/id1599275912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **864** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Whisper Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/836462468) |

## What reviewers say

### iMotion Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-pro/id526652140)

Create captivating time-lapse and stop-motion videos with an intuitive yet powerful tool. Enhance your stories, animate objects, and capture life's moments with professional rendering and easy sharing options.

**Highlights:** Time-lapse and stop-motion creation, Professional rendering, Easy video sharing, 4K UHD, 1080p & 720p exports, Multiple capture modes, Unlimited movie length, Add audio soundtracks

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for spontaneous stop motion
- 👍 Works well for small projects
- 👍 High quality video output

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- 🐛 Shaky and unprofessional videos
- 🐛 Fuzzy picture quality
- 🐛 Onion skin distorted
- 🐛 Slow trigger time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing all the time
- Picture quality looks bad
- Camera weirdly zoomed in
- Sensitive to slight movements
- Videos come out shaky

**Requested features**

- Import from files
- Masking feature
- Zoom feature
- Manual exposure control
- Expand photo import limit


### Stop Motion Animation Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-animation-maker/id1599275912)

Create your own cartoons, animations, or time-lapse videos by taking a series of photos. This app offers easy shooting, editing, and frame-by-frame control, making animation accessible for all ages. Save and share your creations directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame photo shooting, Combine photos into video, Translucent overlay for alignment, Adjustable frame rate, Image zoom and transparency, Export to video format, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create your cartoon | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Create your film | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Create your video | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| premium subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Create your cartoon | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Create your animation | $6.99 | per month |
| Create an animation | $9.99 | per year |
| Stop motion | $9.99 | per year |
| premium subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| premium subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO version forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO version forever | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 🚀 Very good app
- 🚀 Awesome and inspiring
- 👍 Great for stop motion animations
- 👍 Intuitive and simple navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Limited free features, paywall for more
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for some users
- Frames getting rearranged during editing
- Rendering/exporting issues causing crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more free sound effects and music
- Improve video export quality
- Allow importing custom audio
- Implement a camera mode instead of just photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion Pro free?

iMotion Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stop Motion Animation Maker free?

Stop Motion Animation Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion Pro or Stop Motion Animation Maker?

Stop Motion Animation Maker is rated higher. iMotion Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Stop Motion Animation Maker averages 4.5 from 864 ratings.

### Do iMotion Pro or Stop Motion Animation Maker have ads?

Stop Motion Animation Maker shows ads; iMotion Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Pro or Stop Motion Animation Maker?

iMotion Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Stop Motion Animation Maker fortnightly. Most recently, iMotion Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stop Motion Animation Maker on September 24, 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.*