Stick Animator vs Lapsify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stick Animator
Create animated stick figures and sprites with a simple, user-friendly interface. Save your creations as animated GIFs for web use or as MP4 videos.
- Create stick-figure animations
- Create sprite animations
- Save as animated GIF
- Save as MP4 video
- Simple interface
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[Stick Animator] is an application that allows users to create stick-figure and sprite animations, and save them in the animated GIF format for use on web pages and the MP4 format. [Stick Animator] provides a simple, easy to use interface with a few features.
Lapsify
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Shoot. Overlay. Look back. Lapsify is a fixed-point timelapse app built for one thing: taking the same shot, again and again. Ghost Overlay shows your previous photo as a translucent layer on the camera, so anyone can line up the same frame. Turn your day-to-day changes into a single timelapse video and share it with family or on social media. ▼ Perfect for ・Capturing your child's growth in the same pose every month ・Tracking weight loss or fitness with before & after photos ・Watching plants and vegetable gardens grow ・Documenting DIY projects and artwork over time ・Recording construction and renovation progress ▼ Key features ・Ghost shooting: overlay your previous photo with adjustable opacity ・Timelapse video: export your photos as one video (set how long each photo is shown) ・Before / After slider: overlay two photos to visualize the change ・Bulk import: bring in existing photos from your library, keeping their EXIF dates ・Project metadata: log values such as weight and height for each project ・Reminders: daily notifications so you never miss a shot ・Multiple projects: keep kids, plants, fitness and more in separate projects ・Backup / restore: export all photos and project data as a ZIP file ・Dark and light mode ・Available in English and Japanese ▼ Privacy first ・All photos are stored only on your device. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud ・Lapsify never sends your photos anywhere ・No account or email address required ▼ Lapsify Premium All core features are free. Upgrade to Premium to unlock: ・Unlimited projects (the free plan allows up to 3) ・4K video export ・No watermark on videos ・No ads Choose a monthly or yearly plan (free trial available for new subscribers). ▼ Support Questions or requests? Reach us through our support page. Support: https://www.nos-co.jp/apps/support/lapsify Privacy Policy: https://www.nos-co.jp/apps/privacy/lapsify
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stick Animator at none against Lapsify's shown. Stick Animator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Stick Animator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lapsify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stick Animator ships an update fortnightly, Lapsify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stick Animator | Lapsify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (953 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 953 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 江 邱 | NOS K.K. |
Bugs and requests
Stick Animator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deleting scenes doesn't work as expected
- Animation playback issues when editing
- Crashes when trying to save animations
Requested features
4 requests- Add more free character options
- Improve animation speed controls
- Implement custom backgrounds and effects
- Introduce a tutorial or guide for new users
Lapsify
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stick Animator
- Stick Animator Pro$4.99
Lapsify
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
