Comparison

Animate Beam Animation Creator vs FlipFrame

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

Head to head
About

Animate Beam Animation Creator

Create captivating 2D animations with a robust set of drawing tools, frame control, and artistic effects. Preview your work instantly and share your animated stories effortlessly in popular formats. Designed for artists of all levels to bring their drawings to life.

Highlights
  • Robust drawing tools with diverse brushes
  • Frame-by-frame animation control
  • Artistic effects and filters
  • Instant animation preview
  • Export to GIF and MP4
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Dive into the world of animation with Animate Beam, the ultimate tool for crafting captivating 2D animations right at your fingertips. Whether you're a budding artist or a seasoned pro, our app provides the perfect canvas for you to bring your drawings to life. Features to Elevate Your Art: - Robust Drawing Tools: Explore a diverse set of brushes, pens, and colors that empower you to create intricate animations with precision and style. - Frame Control Simplified: Perfect your animations frame by frame. Effortlessly arrange, adjust timing, and ensure seamless transitions for a professional touch. - Artistic Effects: Add a touch of flair to your animations. Apply a variety of effects, filters, and shades to enhance the visual appeal of your creations. - Instant Preview: See your artwork come to life instantly. Preview your animations in real-time and make swift modifications for impeccable results. - Share with Ease: Share your animated stories with the world effortlessly. Export your creations in popular formats such as GIF or MP4, ready to be showcased on social media and beyond. - Intuitive Interface: Animate Beam boasts an intuitive interface designed to enhance your workflow, making the animation creation process smoother than ever. - Creativity Unleashed: Whether you're a novice or a veteran, Animate Beam caters to artists of all levels. Fuel your creativity and watch your visions come to life. Turn Imagination into Animation: Transform your ideas into dynamic animations that resonate with your audience. Animate Beam lets you capture the essence of movement and emotion, turning your drawings into stories that leave an impact. Ready to embark on an artistic journey? Start animating your way to brilliance. Create, share, and express yourself through the magic of 2D animation!

About

FlipFrame

Create hand-drawn, frame-by-frame 2D animations with essential tools for smooth motion. Sketch flipbooks or animate character sequences with features like onion skinning and instant playback. Export your creations for social media without watermarks.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Onion skinning
  • Instant playback
  • Shape guides
  • Flexible canvas sizes
  • Video export
  • Apple Pencil support
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FlipFrame is a lightweight 2D animation app built for hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation on iPhone and iPad. Draw each frame, flip through your sequence, and instantly play back your animation with smooth motion. 
Whether you’re sketching a quick flipbook or animating a full character sequence, FlipFrame gives you the essential tools to animate without distractions. 

Core Animation Features • Frame-by-frame animation on a fast, responsive canvas • Onion skinning to see previous and next frames for precise motion • Instant playback to preview your animation in real time • Shape guides (circles & squares) • Flexible canvas sizes including 16:9, 4:3, and custom dimensions • Video export for sharing on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube


 • Background images (add photos as backgrounds) Built for Creators • Apple Pencil support for natural hand-drawn animation • No subscriptions — one-time purchase • No watermarks on exported videos • Works offline — animate anywhere

 Perfect for • Frame-by-frame animators • Flipbook artists and animation students • Social media creators • Artists who want a fast, focused 2D animation tool

Screenshots

Animate Beam Animation Creator4 screens
FlipFrame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FlipFrame at 4.8 against Animate Beam Animation Creator's 1.0. FlipFrame also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). Animate Beam Animation Creator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Animate Beam Animation Creator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FlipFrame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlipFrame holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlipFrame has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Animate Beam Animation Creator versus FlipFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimate Beam Animation CreatorFlipFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNadezhda TereshkovaDinesh Gurung

Customer experience

Animate Beam Animation Creator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FlipFrame

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Animate Beam Animation Creator

One-time2
  • Animation Creator Premium$4.99
  • Animation Creator Premium$24.99
1 purchases

FlipFrame

One-time1
  • Firona Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Animate Beam Animation Creator free?
Animate Beam Animation Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlipFrame free?
FlipFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Animate Beam Animation Creator or FlipFrame?
FlipFrame is rated higher. Animate Beam Animation Creator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FlipFrame averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Animate Beam Animation Creator or FlipFrame have ads?
Neither Animate Beam Animation Creator nor FlipFrame shows ads.

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