Comparison

YouTube vs Stop Motion Studio Pro

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

Head to head
About

YouTube

Watch and subscribe to a vast array of videos, from music and gaming to news and learning. Discover trending content, connect with creators, and even upload your own videos. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.

Highlights
  • Personalized video recommendations
  • Subscribe to favorite channels
  • Explore trending and popular content
  • Connect with creators via comments and posts
  • Create and upload videos
  • Ad-free viewing with Premium
  • Save videos for offline playback
Features
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Get the official YouTube app on iPhones and iPads. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, create content of your own, share with friends, and watch on any device. Watch and subscribe ● Browse personal recommendations on Home ● See the latest from your favorite channels in Subscriptions ● Look up videos you’ve watched, liked, and saved for later in Library Explore different topics, what’s popular, and on the rise (available in select countries) ● Stay up to date on what’s popular in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning and more ● See what’s trending on YouTube and around the world on Explore ● Learn about the coolest Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise (available in select countries) Connect with the YouTube community ● Keep up with your favorites creators with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams ● Join the conversation with comments and interact with creators and other community members Create content from your mobile device ● Create or upload your own videos directly in the app ● Engage with your audience in real time with live streaming right from the app Find the experience that fits you and your family (available in select countries) ● Every family has their own approach to online video. Learn about your options: the YouTube Kids app or a new parent supervised experience on YouTube at youtube.com/myfamily Support creators you love with channel memberships (available in select countries) ● Join channels that offer paid monthly memberships and support their work ● Get access to exclusive perks from the channel & become part of their members community ● Stand out in comments and live chats with a loyalty badge next to your username Upgrade to YouTube Premium (available in select countries) ● Watch videos uninterrupted by ads, while using other apps, or when the screen is locked ● Save videos for when you really need them – like when you’re on a plane or commuting ● Get access to YouTube Music Premium as part of your benefits Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. YouTube paid service terms: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy

About

Stop Motion Studio Pro

Create stop motion animations with powerful yet easy-to-use tools. An Apple-featured app for making stunning animated films with everyday objects, drawings, or clay. Offers advanced editing, manual camera controls, sound integration, and easy sharing options.

Highlights
  • Onion skinning and animation guides
  • Frame-by-frame editing
  • Manual camera controls
  • Voiceover and sound effects
  • Green screen effects
  • 4K export and direct sharing
Features
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Join 25 million creators making stop motion animation with ease. Stop Motion Studio is the Apple-featured app for creating stunning stop motion films. Enjoy powerful creative tools with no ads, no tracking, and no subscriptions. Stop Motion Studio is the easiest and most powerful stop motion animation maker for iPhone and iPad. Create beautiful animated films with LEGO, clay, drawings, or everyday objects — no experience required. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned animator, Stop Motion Studio gives you everything you need to turn your ideas into motion. Loved by Millions Worldwide * Over 25 million creators and counting * Rated 4.7 stars with more than 65,000 reviews * Featured in Apple’s “Life on iPad” TV commercial “Stop Motion Studio makes it easy to create your own stop-motion movies.” – The Washington Post “Brings out the LEGO moviemaking geek in all of us.” – TechNewsWorld Create and Edit with Precision * Onion skinning and animation guides for perfect alignment * Interactive timeline and frame-by-frame editing * Copy, paste, cut, and insert frames with ease * Rotoscoping: draw over videos for unique effects * Built-in drawing tools, text cards, and speech bubbles * Erase unwanted objects and add facial expressions or layers * Merge frames to simulate motion blur or speed effects Capture Every Frame * Full manual camera controls: focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance * Timelapse capture mode for automatic shooting * Use your Apple Watch or another device as a remote camera Add Sound and Style * Record voiceovers and narration directly in the app * Add sound effects, background music, or import from your library * Use filters, fades, and transitions for cinematic results * Green screen effects let you place characters anywhere Share Your Masterpiece * Export your films in 4K or 1080p HD * Share directly to YouTube, TikTok, or save as a GIF or iMessage sticker * Transfer projects via AirDrop, iCloud, or Dropbox * Start on iPhone and finish on Mac — your work stays in sync Learn and Improve * Step-by-step tutorials and creative tips included * Built-in manual for quick guidance and inspiration Yours to Create No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Your data stays private and your creativity stays yours. Download Stop Motion Studio today. Join millions of creators and bring your imagination to life — one frame at a time.

Screenshots

YouTube4 screens
Stop Motion Studio Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: YouTube at Free against Stop Motion Studio Pro's $5.99. YouTube also leads on ratings volume (49M vs 14K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Stop Motion Studio Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

YouTube is free to download; Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99 up front. YouTube sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Stop Motion Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for YouTube against 4.7 for Stop Motion Studio Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 49M ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 79% of Stop Motion Studio Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YouTube ships an update weekly, Stop Motion Studio Pro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
YouTube versus Stop Motion Studio Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYouTubeStop Motion Studio Pro
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (49M ratings)4.7 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews79.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49M — better14K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#1 — better#7
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB180 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGoogleCATEATER, LLC

Customer experience

YouTube

All ratings49,072,318 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews20,111 reviews
Positive48.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative42.5%

Stop Motion Studio Pro

All ratings13,668 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews764 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.2%

User reviews

YouTube

From 49M App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🎨 Diverse content
  • 🎓 Educational videos
  • 🎶 Excellent music selection
  • 🌐 Vast library of videos

Room to improve

  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
  • 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
  • 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
  • 🔒 Censorship concerns

Stop Motion Studio Pro

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best stop motion app for mobile
  • 👍 Amazing app with great features
  • 👍 Excellent for stop motion animation
  • 👍 Highly recommended
  • 👍 Worth the money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Camera issues and glitches
  • 🐛 Eraser tool not working well
  • 🐛 Audio not working
  • 🐛 Frames skipping during playback
  • 🐛 Green screen issues

Bugs and requests

YouTube

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Video playback issues
  • Subscription tab bugs
  • Inconsistent UI changes
  • Syncing problems across devices
  • Unreliable video recommendations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back dislike button
  • Improve playlist management
  • Add option to customize video quality
  • Enhance background playback
  • Improve comment section functionality

Stop Motion Studio Pro

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Remote camera feature not working
  • FPS resetting to 5 after changing settings
  • Tutorial constantly reappearing
  • Frames disappearing when duplicating
  • Zooming and framing issues
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  • Audio trimming not working

Requested features

6 requests
  • More sound effects and music options
  • Ability to sort projects into folders
  • More drawing and visual effects options
  • Ability to merge videos/projects
  • 60fps support
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  • Ability to only use mouth or eyes for facial expressions

In-app purchases

11 purchases

YouTube

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Lite1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • FOX One3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium1 Month trial2 variants$20.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • YouTube Premium2 variants$20.991 Month
  • Youtube Premium Family1 Month trial$34.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium Family$34.991 Month
One-time5
  • Super Chat$1.99
  • Movies & Shows$2.99
  • Movies & Shows$3.99
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  • Super Chat$4.99
  • Movies & Shows$5.99
None

Stop Motion Studio Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YouTube free?
YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stop Motion Studio Pro free?
Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YouTube or Stop Motion Studio Pro?
YouTube and Stop Motion Studio Pro are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 49M and 14K ratings respectively.
Do YouTube or Stop Motion Studio Pro have ads?
YouTube shows ads; Stop Motion Studio Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, YouTube or Stop Motion Studio Pro?
YouTube ships an update weekly, and Stop Motion Studio Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, YouTube was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stop Motion Studio Pro on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, YouTube or Stop Motion Studio Pro?
YouTube currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Stop Motion Studio Pro at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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