Comparison

Piximakey Studio vs Stop Motion Magic

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

Head to head
About

Piximakey Studio

Create stop-motion films with this intuitive app designed for children. Easily capture images, move characters, and watch your animations come to life instantly. Features include adjustable frame rates, sound recording, and one-click export.

Highlights
  • Instant playback
  • Adjustable frame rate
  • Onion skin/ghost image
  • Sound recording and editing
  • One-click video export
  • In-app gallery
  • In-app video tutorials
Features
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This free stop motion filmmaking app was developed for children from 3 years+ and tailored for the educational world. No ads, no tracking, no paywalls: Just the joy of animating and showcasing your creations to classmates and playmates. Take a picture, move your figure, and see your pictures turned into film instantly. Intuitive and game-like interface enables even kindergarteners to animate. Functions: - Instant playback anytime - Adjustable frame rate (FPS) - Onion skin/ghost image - Aspect ratio can be 3:2, 16:9, or 2:4 - Low, medium, or high picture quality - Move image sequence to clipboard - Record sound while film plays - Move or delete sound clip - Combine several sound clips to a soundtrack - One-click video export to gallery (H.264/MPEG-4) - In-app gallery of editable projects - In-app video tutorials The Piximakey Education universe includes a range of physical products, from complete stop motion studio kits to plasticine clay and sculpting tools - all CE certified. See www.piximakey.com/edu Languages: - English - French - German - Dutch - Danish - Swedish - Norwegian - Icelandic - Finnish - Polish - Italian - Spanish

About

Stop Motion Magic

Create stop motion animations with advanced tools for capturing, editing, and enhancing your creations. Add custom backgrounds, sound effects, and precise movement guides. Export in high resolution for sharing.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Pro-level camera controls
  • Paint and masking tools
  • Imported backgrounds and sound
  • Smart guides for movement
  • Onion skinning
  • Color grading
  • 4K export
Features
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Bring Your Imagination to Life — One Frame at a Time! Stop Motion Magic is your all-in-one stop motion animation studio—right on your iPhone. Whether you're a hobbyist, a student, or a professional animator, this powerful app makes it easy to create stunning animations frame by frame. - CAPTURE THE MAGIC Use front or back cameras with pro-level controls—adjust white balance, focus, exposure, and zoom for cinematic quality. CREATE WITHOUT LIMITS -Paint directly on frames with customizable paint layers -Mask and blend backgrounds with precision using per-frame masking -Add dynamic backgrounds with videos or still images -Transform imported images in 3D with perspective controls SOUND Import soundtracks, browse our in-app audio library, or record voiceovers and effects. Edit, trim, and sync to perfection. ANIMATE SMOOTHLY WITH SMART GUIDES Use visual guides (line, circle, spline, etc.) and timing functions (ease-in, ease-out, linear) to create lifelike movement and flow. ONION SKIN FOR PERFECT MOVEMENT See your previous frames overlaid on the camera feed to guide your next shot. Choose multiple frames or keyframes, and use edge effects to make even the smallest movements crystal clear. COLOR GRADE Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, tint, and temperature for that perfect final touch. EXPORT YOUR MASTERPIECE Export your animation in SD, HD, or crisp 4K. Share directly to social media or save to your library. FORMAT FREEDOM Supports both portrait and landscape. Your videos always look exactly how you envisioned. From first-time creators to seasoned animators, Stop Motion Magic gives you everything you need to animate, edit, and share your stories—all from your iPhone. Download now and start animating!

Screenshots

Piximakey Studio4 screens
Stop Motion Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Piximakey Studio at none against Stop Motion Magic's 1. Piximakey Studio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Stop Motion Magic's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 20). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Piximakey Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Piximakey Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Piximakey Studio's written reviews are positive against 80% of Stop Motion Magic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piximakey Studio ships an update every 3 months, Stop Motion Magic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Piximakey Studio versus Stop Motion Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiximakey StudioStop Motion Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (20 ratings) — better4.7 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2070 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMORAVIA Consulting, spol. s r.o.DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Customer experience

Piximakey Studio

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stop Motion Magic

All ratings70 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Piximakey Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Magic

One-time1
  • Motion Magic Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Piximakey Studio free?
Piximakey Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stop Motion Magic free?
Stop Motion Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piximakey Studio or Stop Motion Magic?
Piximakey Studio is rated higher. Piximakey Studio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Stop Motion Magic averages 4.7 from 70 ratings.
Do Piximakey Studio or Stop Motion Magic have ads?
Neither Piximakey Studio nor Stop Motion Magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piximakey Studio or Stop Motion Magic?
Piximakey Studio ships an update every 3 months, and Stop Motion Magic fortnightly. Most recently, Piximakey Studio was updated on October 2, 2026 and Stop Motion Magic on October 13, 2026.

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