Animock vs Boardly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Animock
Create professional 3D device mockups and animated videos from your screenshots and recordings. Showcase your app or content with realistic device frames, perfect for marketing and presentations.
- 3D device mockups
- Animated videos
- Screenshot integration
- Realistic device frames
- Customizable animations
- High-resolution export
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Animock is a professional 3D device mockup and animation studio for creating App Store screenshots, app preview videos, marketing visuals, social media content, and product presentations. Turn screenshots and screen recordings into stunning 3D mockups with realistic lighting, powerful animation tools, and full scene customization. Whether you're showcasing a mobile app, website, or digital product, Animock gives you complete control over how your content looks, moves, and is presented. CREATE REALISTIC 3D DEVICE MOCKUPS • Support for a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, watches, displays, TVs, and foldable devices • Supports Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, MacBook, iMac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Pro Display XDR, plus selected Samsung devices • Includes the iPhone Duo with separate controls for its inner and outer displays • Control device position and rotation in 3D space using gestures, sliders, or precise input • Place screenshots or videos directly onto device displays • Control device-specific elements such as Dynamic Island, punch-hole, stands, shadows, and fold angle • Add customizable 3D base shapes under devices ADVANCED 3D ANIMATION SYSTEM • Animate device movement, rotation, camera motion, zoom, and more in 3D space • Create animations using a powerful keyframe timeline • Choose from built-in animation presets to quickly bring your mockups to life • Apply multiple easing curves for smooth, professional motion • Create keyframe animations with delays and advanced effects such as zoom and full rotation • Animate supported device features such as the iPhone Duo fold angle • Create, save, import, and share custom animation presets • Sync animation presets across devices using iCloud • Reuse and import animations across projects FULL SCENE CUSTOMIZATION • Add images or videos to device displays • Control media position, scale, fit, and rotation • Choose canvas orientation and aspect ratio • Set backgrounds as transparent, solid color, gradient, image, or environment • Adjust background image blur for greater depth and focus • Customize labels and other scene elements LIGHTING & ENVIRONMENTS • Built-in studio environments for realistic lighting, reflections, and depth • Import custom HDRI environments • Use environments as scene backgrounds • Adjust environment lighting strength • Add adjustable blur when using environments as backgrounds • Control environment background brightness • Adjust screen reflection strength for realistic materials and lighting PROFESSIONAL EXPORT OPTIONS • Export videos in MP4 or MOV formats • Export with ProRes for high-quality professional workflows • Export videos at up to 4K resolution across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Export images in PNG, JPEG, HEIC, and JPEG XL formats • Export images at up to 8K resolution • Export videos with transparent backgrounds using supported formats • Follow video export status with Live Activities • On supported iPads with M3 or newer, video exports can continue processing in the background CREATED FOR DESIGNERS, DEVELOPERS & CREATORS Animock is built for app developers, UI/UX designers, marketers, and content creators who want to produce high-quality visuals without the complexity of traditional 3D software. Create App Store screenshots and preview videos, social media content, product launches, client presentations, promotional campaigns, and more. Bring your ideas to life with powerful 3D animation, realistic environments, full scene control, and professional-grade exports — all in one studio.
Boardly
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Boardly: Beautiful Screenshots & Promo Screenshot Maker Turn plain screenshots into scroll-stopping images ready to post, pitch, or ship with your next release. Boardly is the screenshot editor and mockup maker built for creators, indie developers, and marketers. Boardly Screenshot Editor -> Your All-in-One Screenshot Beautifier & Mockup Studio Drop in any screenshot and Boardly instantly wraps it in a gorgeous background, a device or browser frame, and a soft shadow. Add headlines, annotate, blur secrets, and export at any social or store-listing size — all on your device, in seconds. Key Features: - Beautiful Backgrounds: Gradients, iOS-18 mesh, patterns, and solid colors — or auto-match the colors in your screenshot. - Device & Browser Frames: iPhone, iPad, Mac window, and Safari/Chrome browser frames. - Clean Status Bar: Swap the messy status bar for a perfect 9:41 with full signal and battery. - 3D Tilt, Shadows & Corners: Add depth with real perspective tilt, drop shadows, glass, and reflections. - Annotate & Markup: Arrows, boxes, highlights, numbered steps, freehand pen, and a magnifier loupe. - One-Tap Redact: Blur, pixelate, or auto-hide emails, tokens, and faces before you share. - Text & Headlines: Bold captions with gradients, highlights, and curves. - Promo Studio: Generate a full multi-page store-listing screenshot set from ready-made templates. - One-Tap Styles & Presets: Apply a complete look instantly, and save your own. - Batch Editing: Beautify many screenshots at once. - Export Anywhere: Save to Photos, share, or export an Instagram carousel at every social and store-listing size. Why Choose Boardly? - Fast & On-Device: Everything runs locally — no waiting, no uploads. - Privacy First: No account, no analytics, no tracking. Your screenshots never leave your device. - Store-Ready Sizes: Purpose-built templates and exact pixel sizes for store-listing screenshots. - Light & Dark: A gorgeous interface in both themes. Whether you're an indie developer polishing release screenshots, a designer sharing mockups, or anyone who wants their screenshots to look their best — Boardly makes it effortless. Download Boardly and make your next screenshot look like it belongs in a keynote! Privacy Policy: https://www.indiesoftwaredev.com/app/boardly?tab=privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boardly at none against Animock's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Animock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Boardly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Animock | Boardly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 214 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hassan Taleb | The Revolution of Technology LLC |
In-app purchases
Animock
- Pro Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
- Pro Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
- Pro Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$199.00
Boardly
No in-app purchases









