# Lapse It vs Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion at 4.4 against Lapse It's 3.4. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Lapse It's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lapse It sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Lapse It's written reviews are positive against 46% of Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's.

Lapse It ships an update every 2 weeks, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lapse It | Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-it/id539108382/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTERACTIVE UNIVERSE CREATIVE SOFTWARES EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/536495164) | [Pixel Dealer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533083499) |

## What reviewers say

### Lapse It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-it/id539108382)

Create stunning time-lapse and stop-motion videos using your device's camera and unique editing tools. Capture sequences, import media, apply filters, and export high-quality videos with advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Time lapse and stop motion creation, Import images and videos, Advanced editing tools, HDR, GPS, RAW capture, Manual camera controls, Stop motion onion skinning, 50+ stunning filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited for one week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited for three months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited for one year | $4.99 | per year |
| Time Lapse Professional | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for time-lapse videos
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Fast rendering
- 👍 Good for art/painting time-lapses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full features
- 🔋 Takes up a lot of storage space
- 🐛 Issues with saving/exporting videos
- 👎 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Can't save videos to camera roll
- Doesn't work with older devices
- Inconsistent performance, slow at times
- Glitches when importing/processing videos

**Requested features**

- Option to rotate/landscape mode
- Ability to delete projects easily
- More help/tutorial features
- Ability to edit/trim videos


### Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497)

Create stop motion and timelapse videos easily with this intuitive tool. Animate photos and bring your stories to life for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. No special skills are required to make unique and engaging content.

**Highlights:** Stop motion animation creation, Timelapse video creation, Easy photo animation, Video editing tools, Customizable frame rate and speed, Social media export formats

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $7.99 | per month |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Good for small projects
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Limited options and customization
- 🔋 Overheating issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent frame saving
- Exported videos have watermark
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add voice recording and sound effects
- Improve video export quality
- Allow importing from photo library
- Increase frame limit for free users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lapse It free?

Lapse It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lapse It or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion is rated higher. Lapse It averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Lapse It or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion have ads?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion shows ads; Lapse It does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lapse It or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion?

Lapse It ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lapse It was updated on September 11, 2026 and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion on September 23, 2026.

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