Comparison

StopMotion vs 3D Filmmaker

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

Head to head
About

StopMotion

Easily create captivating stop motion and time-lapse videos. Customize animation speed, direction, and looping for unique visual stories. Seamlessly integrate your creations with short video platforms.

Highlights
  • Time lapse photo capture
  • Import photos from gallery
  • Adjust animation speed
  • Forward, backward, and boomerang effects
  • Repeat or one-time loop options
  • Export and save videos
  • Integrates with short video apps
Features
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Create captivating and mesmerizing stop motion videos effortlessly with 'StopMotion' – the ultimate tool for unleashing your creativity in Short Video apps and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting your journey, our app makes stop motion animation a breeze. Key Features: • Time Lapse Magic: Capture a series of photos in time-lapse mode, turning your ordinary moments into extraordinary stories. Choose the scene you want to animate or import photos from your phone's gallery. • Customize Your Animation: Tailor your stop motion video to perfection with customizable features. Adjust the speed to suit your style, select the direction – forward, backward, or the trendy boomerang effect, and decide whether to repeat or go for a seamless one-time loop. • Export or Save for Later: Easily export your masterpiece to share it with the world or save it for later editing. We've made it convenient for you to create, save, and share your stop motion videos whenever you want. • Seamless Integration with all Short Video Apps: With 'StopMotion' it's never been easier to integrate your creations into your video content. Stand out with captivating animations that leave your viewers in awe. Unlock your inner animator and start creating jaw-dropping stop motion videos. Download 'StopMotion' today and let your imagination run wild!"

About

3D Filmmaker

Create scenes with tracked 3D objects, virtual backgrounds, and animated characters in your real environment using augmented reality. Place and anchor elements to surfaces, then film from different angles with effects locked in place. Get a cinematic look with live color grading before recording.

Highlights
  • In-camera visual effects
  • Augmented reality placement of 3D objects
  • Anchor props to surfaces
  • Virtual backgrounds without green screen
  • Real-time scene preview
  • Live color grading (LUTs)
Features
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Bring your ideas to life with in-camera visual effects. 3D Filmaker is an augmented reality filmmaking app that lets you create scenes with tracked 3D objects, virtual backgrounds, and animated characters—right inside your real environment. No complicated setup and no physical green screen required. Place and anchor elements to walls, floors, and real-world surfaces, then film from different angles while everything stays locked in place like it belongs there. Set your shot, direct your actors, and capture the scene with video and audio recorded in-app. In-camera VFX made simple • Add 3D objects into your real space using AR placement • Anchor props to surfaces so they stay tracked and stable • Use virtual backgrounds/overlays for “green screen” style shots without a green screen • Move your camera while effects remain positioned in the scene Build full scenes (not just filters) • Drag, rotate, scale, and position objects with intuitive controls • Add animated characters with built-in actions • Preview your scene in real time while you compose your shot Get a cinematic look while you film • Apply LUTs (live color grading) over the camera view • Adjust intensity/opacity to match your style before you record Whether you’re making short films, skits, music videos, or social content, 3D Filmaker helps you create VFX-style shots directly on your phone. The full access subscription gives the user access to our app and helps support our team of independent game developers to continue to make our application better, helping our users express their creativity. For more information about our application's policy please visit our website https://play3dtoys.com/pages/piracy-policy-ar-stop-motion and to review the terms of use our app uses please refer to https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StopMotion4 screens
3D Filmmaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StopMotion at 4.0 against 3D Filmmaker's 1.0. StopMotion also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StopMotion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Filmmaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StopMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StopMotion has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StopMotion ships an update every 4 weeks, 3D Filmmaker every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StopMotion versus 3D Filmmaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopMotion3D Filmmaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB2.9 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTech PositiveChristopher Walsh

Customer experience

StopMotion

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

3D Filmmaker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StopMotion

One-time1
  • Unlock$4.99
2 purchases

3D Filmmaker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is StopMotion free?
StopMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Filmmaker free?
3D Filmmaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StopMotion or 3D Filmmaker?
StopMotion is rated higher. StopMotion averages 4.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 3D Filmmaker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StopMotion or 3D Filmmaker have ads?
Neither StopMotion nor 3D Filmmaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StopMotion or 3D Filmmaker?
StopMotion ships an update every 4 weeks, and 3D Filmmaker every 9 months. Most recently, StopMotion was updated on September 25, 2026 and 3D Filmmaker on June 9, 2026.

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