Comparison

Stop Motion Studio Pro vs StopMotionCraft

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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.

About

StopMotionCraft

Create stop motion movies and animated GIFs with ease. This app offers a user-friendly interface, powerful editing tools, and the ability to add custom backgrounds and sound effects. Seamlessly sync projects across devices and share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Stop motion movie and GIF creation
  • Green screen backgrounds
  • User-friendly interface
  • Audio recording and import
  • Voice command photo capture
  • Frame-by-frame editing
  • Cross-device project sync
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Create stunning Stop Motion animations, videos, and animated GIFs with StopMotionCraft — the powerful animation maker designed for creators of all levels. Whether you're making LEGO animations, clay animation, toy animations, or frame-by-frame storytelling, StopMotionCraft gives you the tools to bring your ideas to life and share them instantly on your favorite social platforms. * Flexible Creation Workflow: • Create a stop motion project from scratch by capturing photos frame-by-frame for maximum control over your animation. • Or import a video and convert it into a stop motion project in seconds for a faster and more convenient workflow. * Work Anywhere: Start a project on your iPhone and continue editing on your Mac. Your stop motion projects stay synced and ready wherever you work. * Continuous Workflow: With seamless real-time synchronization, your animation projects are always up-to-date across devices. * Tailored Experience: StopMotionCraft is optimized for every device, delivering a powerful and intuitive animation studio experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. * Green Screen Backgrounds: Add custom backgrounds to your green screen slides and place your characters anywhere — from fantasy worlds to real locations. * User-Friendly Animation Tools: • Intuitive interface designed for beginners and professional animators • Powerful filters and image processing tools to enhance your animation frames • Easily edit your timeline by moving, duplicating, or deleting frames * Sound Effects and Audio: • Record audio clips directly in your stop motion videos • Import music and sounds from Apple Music • Add audio clips from your library to create richer animations * Steady Shots: • Use voice commands to capture photos hands-free — just say “Action!” • Set an interval timer to automatically capture frames for smoother animation * Effortless Frame-by-Frame Animation: • Onion skin overlays show your previous frame to guide the next shot * Seamless Sharing: Export your stop motion movies or animated GIFs and share them instantly on social media. * 1-Week Free Trial • Enjoy full access to StopMotionCraft for one week completely free • Cancel anytime during the trial with no commitment Privacy Policy: https://canvatechstudio.com/stopmotioncraft/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stop Motion Studio Pro4 screens
StopMotionCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StopMotionCraft at Free against Stop Motion Studio Pro's $5.99. Stop Motion Studio Pro's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 36%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

StopMotionCraft is free to download; Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99 up front. StopMotionCraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Stop Motion Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 249, 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 36% of StopMotionCraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion Studio Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, StopMotionCraft monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Stop Motion Studio Pro versus StopMotionCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion Studio ProStopMotionCraft
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.5 (249 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better249
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCATEATER, LLCMohamed Eldoheiri

Customer experience

Stop Motion Studio Pro

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

StopMotionCraft

All ratings249 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

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

StopMotionCraft

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stop Motion Studio Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StopMotionCraft

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Stop Motion Studio Pro free?
Stop Motion Studio Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StopMotionCraft free?
StopMotionCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Studio Pro or StopMotionCraft?
Stop Motion Studio Pro is rated higher. Stop Motion Studio Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while StopMotionCraft averages 4.5 from 249 ratings.
Do Stop Motion Studio Pro or StopMotionCraft have ads?
StopMotionCraft shows ads; Stop Motion Studio Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Studio Pro or StopMotionCraft?
Stop Motion Studio Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and StopMotionCraft monthly. Most recently, Stop Motion Studio Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and StopMotionCraft on September 21, 2026.

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