Camera for Stop Motion Studio vs Onion Cam2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Onion Cam2
Create stop-motion and time-lapse movies with ease. This app allows you to capture images sequentially, using an onion-skin feature to guide your next shot. You can then arrange your photos, export them as a movie, and save multiple projects.
- Onion-skinning for guided capture
- Guideline display
- Change picture order
- Export movies
- Save multiple projects
- Adjust movie export settings
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‘Onion Cam2’ is a simple and useful app, which can take a time-lapse photography and create a movie by one-stop. You can make interesting and great movies using your creativity! Please check this out, also for the people who have not tried creating a time-lapse photography! 'Onion Cam2' is the successor to 'Onion Cam'. The main difference is that 'Onion Cam2' now stores captured images in the app. Also, I was able to export it sideways. Other than basic camera functions, the functions below are implemented. ・Onion-skin function You can take a picture with checking the translucently displayed picture you took last time. By this function, you can take gradually changing time-lapse photography easily. You can adjust transparency and choose display and non-display mode by one tapping. ・Guideline display You can set displaying guidelines. You can choose display and non-display mode by one tapping. ・Changing order function You can change the order of the pictures. ・Exporting movie function You can export movies by this app. You can set the time of switching pictures and the size of exporting file. ・Saving several projects You can save several(32 projects for this version) projects. 【Supported OS】 iOS 17.6 or later 【Disclaimer】 While we try our best, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of this application such as bugs or errors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Onion Cam2 at 4.5 against Camera for Stop Motion Studio's 3.1. Onion Cam2 also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 31%) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 160). Camera for Stop Motion Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Onion Cam2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Camera for Stop Motion Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Onion Cam2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Cam2 has 5.5K ratings behind it against 160, 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 63% of Onion Cam2's.
Camera for Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 4 months, Onion Cam2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camera for Stop Motion Studio | Onion Cam2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (160 ratings) | 4.5 (5.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | 63.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 160 | 5.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CATEATER, LLC | Yosuke Seki |
Customer experience
Camera for Stop Motion Studio
Onion Cam2
User reviews
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
Onion Cam2
From 5.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Onion skin feature helpful
- 🚀 Great quality exports
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Good for beginners
Room to improve
- 🐛 Camera shakes even when stationary
- 🐛 Crashes when switching camera
- 🐛 Inability to watch/preview videos
- 🐛 Inability to export videos
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
Onion Cam2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frames snap back when moved
- App crashes when trying to create new video
- Brightness/zoom settings don't save
Requested features
6 requests- Add sound effects and audio
- Ability to adjust frame rate
- Add multi-select and batch editing tools
- Increase maximum number of frames
- Add timer/remote shutter function
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- Improve video playback and export
In-app purchases
Camera for Stop Motion Studio
No in-app purchases
Onion Cam2
- Remove ads$3.99
Questions
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