# Stop Motion Studio Pro vs Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

The clearest difference is price: Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion at Free against Stop Motion Studio Pro's $5.99. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Stop Motion Studio Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion is free to download; Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99 up front. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Stop Motion Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop Motion Studio Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio Pro has 14K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Stop Motion Studio Pro's written reviews are positive against 46% of Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's.

Stop Motion Studio Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio Pro | Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-pro/id640564761/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Pixel Dealer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533083499) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Studio Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #12 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


### 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 Stop Motion Studio Pro free?

Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### 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, Stop Motion Studio Pro or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion?

Stop Motion Studio Pro is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio Pro or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion have ads?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion shows ads; Stop Motion Studio Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio Pro or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion?

Stop Motion Studio Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion on September 29, 2026.

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