Comparison

Camera for Stop Motion Studio vs iMotion for Schools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

iMotion for Schools

Create captivating time-lapse and stop-motion videos with this intuitive and powerful tool. Enhance your stories, simplify learning, or bring everyday objects to life with professional-quality results. Share your creations easily across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Time-lapse and stop-motion creation
  • Professional rendering
  • Multiple capture modes
  • 4K UHD, 1080p & 720p exports
  • Easy video sharing
  • Unlimited movie length
  • Add audio soundtracks
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Create your own time-lapse and stop-motion stories OR Your time-lapses and stop-motions (almost) like magic! OR Enhance your stories in minutes with time-lapse and stop-motion • Enhance your stories and make your photos real! • An intuitive app for professional rendering • A complete, fast, powerful and universal tool • To share your videos easily iMotion for Schools is an education dedicated app, including all iMotion features and ready for all ages (4+). iMotion for Schools is available with Volume Purchase Program. # Where will iMotion take you? Time-lapse and stop-motion are everywhere: in the cinema, on television, on social networks… We cannot miss the charm of these fast and efficient stop-motion and time-lapse videos. They are now at your fingertips thanks to the iMotion app. Amaze your family by bringing precious memories to life, surprise your students with clear demonstrations, impress your customers by telling them a story, amaze your friends by bringing photos, landscapes and slices of life to life… only in a few minutes! With iMotion, the only limit is your imagination! # Is the iMotion app made for you? You are looking for a stop-motion / time-lapse app: • Simple and intuitive, • Powerful, offering a professional result, • With an unlimited number of photos and videos: never stop creating! • Offering the export of your videos directly to your photo library, your iTunes sharing folder, your email, your iOS apps and social networks, • Making you forget all the technical aspects: download, edit and publish, it's ready! • Without watermark or advertising, If you find yourself in one or more of this information, then iMotion is for you! # Inspiration: the only limit is your imagination! • Make your own animated films to entertain the whole family, • Simplify learning with a smooth, step-by-step tutorial, • Capture a landscape, a sunset, the colors of the sky or a memorable city, • Animate your favorite objects, your OOTD, your best recipes, • Compile your selfies for a fun effect… # Features: unleash your creativity, iMotion has thought of everything else! • 4K UHD, 1080p & 720p HD capture & exports • Universal binaries iPhone / iPad / iPodTouch • 5 capture modes (time-lapse, manual, microphone, wifi remote, photo library import) • Portrait (for Instagram and Tiktok) and landscape (for Youtube) orientations supported • Rear and front cameras supported • Flash light & camera zoom support • Onion skin support • Change camera settings (Manual Focus, Exposure & White balance) • Export: videos, photos and animated GIF to your Photo Library, iTunes Sharing Folder, Mail and iOS apps and social networks (Instagram, TikTok, Youtube…) • Unlimited movie length, even with the free version • Add audio soundtrack to your movie with iPod import, microphone and Files • Import multiple frames from your Photo Library • Export frames to your Documents folder while capturing • Export & import your movie project Download “iMotion Remote” app for free to preview and remote your capture from an other device iPhone/iPad/iPodtouch. # Watch movies made with iMotion Browse the iMotion gallery to see examples of videos made by iMotion users: http://www.youtube.com/imotionhdgallery # Who is behind Fingerlab? • Fingerlab is an independant mobile & desktop app publishing studio, based in Paris, France, founded in 2010. • We are indie developers and our goal is to create the greatest user experience for mobile devices. We are driven by our passions: music, photography and apps. • Fingerlab won the Apple Design Award in 2012 for its app "DM1-The Drum Machine", and all Fingerlab apps have been featured on the AppStore in multiple categories. Watch us : vimeo.com/​fingerlab Follow us : twitter.com/​fingerlab Powered by Fingerlab http://www.fingerlab.net

Screenshots

Camera for Stop Motion Studio1 screens
iMotion for Schools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera for Stop Motion Studio at Free against iMotion for Schools's $5.99. Camera for Stop Motion Studio also leads on rating (3.1 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (31% vs 0%). iMotion for Schools's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Camera for Stop Motion Studio is free to download; iMotion for Schools costs $5.99 up front. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera for Stop Motion Studio has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Camera for Stop Motion Studio's written reviews are positive against 0% of iMotion for Schools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera for Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 4 months, iMotion for Schools every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera for Stop Motion Studio versus iMotion for Schools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera for Stop Motion StudioiMotion for Schools
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating3.1 (161 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLCSKETCHES SRL

Customer experience

Camera for Stop Motion Studio

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

iMotion for Schools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

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

iMotion for Schools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Camera for Stop Motion Studio

No in-app purchases

None

iMotion for Schools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera for Stop Motion Studio free?
Camera for Stop Motion Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMotion for Schools free?
iMotion for Schools costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera for Stop Motion Studio or iMotion for Schools?
Camera for Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. Camera for Stop Motion Studio averages 3.1 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while iMotion for Schools averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Camera for Stop Motion Studio or iMotion for Schools have ads?
Neither Camera for Stop Motion Studio nor iMotion for Schools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera for Stop Motion Studio or iMotion for Schools?
Camera for Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 4 months, and iMotion for Schools every 5 months. Most recently, Camera for Stop Motion Studio was updated on October 21, 2026 and iMotion for Schools on October 21, 2026.

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