# Stop Motion Studio Pro vs Stop Motion Animation Maker

The clearest difference is price: Stop Motion Animation Maker at Free against Stop Motion Studio Pro's $5.99. Stop Motion Studio Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Stop Motion Animation Maker is free to download; Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99 up front. Stop Motion Animation Maker sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio Pro has 14K ratings behind it against 864, 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 62% of Stop Motion Animation Maker's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Studio Pro | Stop Motion Animation Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-pro/id640564761/reviews)** | [4.5 (864 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-animation-maker/id1599275912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 864 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) | [Whisper Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/836462468) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Stop Motion Animation Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-animation-maker/id1599275912)

Create your own cartoons, animations, or time-lapse videos by taking a series of photos. This app offers easy shooting, editing, and frame-by-frame control, making animation accessible for all ages. Save and share your creations directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame photo shooting, Combine photos into video, Translucent overlay for alignment, Adjustable frame rate, Image zoom and transparency, Export to video format, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create your cartoon | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Create your film | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Create your video | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| premium subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Create your cartoon | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Create your animation | $6.99 | per month |
| Create an animation | $9.99 | per year |
| Stop motion | $9.99 | per year |
| premium subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| premium subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO version forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO version forever | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 🚀 Very good app
- 🚀 Awesome and inspiring
- 👍 Great for stop motion animations
- 👍 Intuitive and simple navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Limited free features, paywall for more
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for some users
- Frames getting rearranged during editing
- Rendering/exporting issues causing crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more free sound effects and music
- Improve video export quality
- Allow importing custom audio
- Implement a camera mode instead of just photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Studio Pro free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Animation Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio Pro or Stop Motion Animation Maker?

Stop Motion Studio Pro is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Stop Motion Animation Maker averages 4.5 from 864 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Studio Pro or Stop Motion Animation Maker have ads?

Stop Motion Animation Maker shows ads; Stop Motion Studio Pro does not.

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

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

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