# AnimCreate vs Kilona

The clearest difference is rating: Kilona at 5.0 against AnimCreate's 3.3. Kilona also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 60%). AnimCreate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AnimCreate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Kilona sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kilona holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of AnimCreate's written reviews are positive against 83% of Kilona's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnimCreate | Kilona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animcreate/id6470430408/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kilona-production-studio/id6757287692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [佳 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/692108455) | [Voxel Marketing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865811943) |

## What reviewers say

### AnimCreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animcreate/id6470430408)

Create 2D and 3D animations with frame-by-frame drawing, bone animation, and 3D camera tools. Import Photoshop brushes and videos to enhance your projects. Offers advanced features for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation, Component & bone animation, 3D hand-drawn and camera movement, Import Photoshop brushes, Video import for drawing, Unlimited layers and frames (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Member | $19.99 | per year |


### Kilona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kilona-production-studio/id6757287692)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering directly on your device. It integrates AI workflows for tasks like generating assets and animating stills, alongside features for texturing, rigging, and video editing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered workflows, 3D modeling and sculpting, Character rigging and animation, 3D texture painting, Node-based material editor, Ray-traced rendering, 2D drawing and compositing, Timeline-based video editing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kilona Cloud - Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Kilona Cloud - Max | $49.99 | per month |
| Kilona Cloud - Ultra | $99.99 | per month |
| Kilona Cloud - Ultra Power | $199.99 | per month |
| Kilona Create Credits - Top Up 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kilona Create Credits - Top Up 1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kilona Create Credits - Top Up 2500 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Boosted Day Pass | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnimCreate free?

AnimCreate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kilona free?

Kilona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AnimCreate or Kilona?

Kilona is rated higher. AnimCreate averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Kilona averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do AnimCreate or Kilona have ads?

Neither AnimCreate nor Kilona shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AnimCreate or Kilona?

AnimCreate ships an update fortnightly, and Kilona fortnightly. Most recently, AnimCreate was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kilona on November 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*