# YouTube vs Stop Motion Studio Pro

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.

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.

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.

YouTube ships an update weekly, Stop Motion Studio Pro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube | Stop Motion Studio Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (49M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664/reviews) | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-pro/id640564761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49M** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #11 |
| Size | 375 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube/id544007664)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #3 Top Grossing, #5 Top Free · Photo & Video, #48 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lite | $11.99 | per month |
| FOX One | $19.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| Youtube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |
| Super Chat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $2.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Chat | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movies & Shows | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Stop Motion Studio Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-pro/id640564761)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Stop Motion Studio Pro on September 26, 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 #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*