# StopMotionCraft vs Stop Motion Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stop Motion Magic at 80% against StopMotionCraft's 36%. Stop Motion Magic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). StopMotionCraft's advantage is ratings volume (249 vs 70). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StopMotionCraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Stop Motion Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 249 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of StopMotionCraft's written reviews are positive against 80% of Stop Motion Magic's.

StopMotionCraft ships an update monthly, Stop Motion Magic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StopMotionCraft | Stop Motion Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotioncraft/id6474565867/reviews) | **[4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-magic/id6745619520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Eldoheiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721946350) | [DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654030206) |

## What reviewers say

### StopMotionCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotioncraft/id6474565867)

Create stop motion movies and animated GIFs with ease. This app offers a user-friendly interface, powerful editing tools, and the ability to add custom backgrounds and sound effects. Seamlessly sync projects across devices and share your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Stop motion movie and GIF creation, Green screen backgrounds, User-friendly interface, Audio recording and import, Voice command photo capture, Frame-by-frame editing, Cross-device project sync

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


### Stop Motion Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-magic/id6745619520)

Create stop motion animations with advanced tools for capturing, editing, and enhancing your creations. Add custom backgrounds, sound effects, and precise movement guides. Export in high resolution for sharing.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation, Pro-level camera controls, Paint and masking tools, Imported backgrounds and sound, Smart guides for movement, Onion skinning, Color grading, 4K export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motion Magic Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StopMotionCraft free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Magic free?

Stop Motion Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StopMotionCraft or Stop Motion Magic?

Stop Motion Magic is rated higher. StopMotionCraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Stop Motion Magic averages 4.7 from 70 ratings.

### Do StopMotionCraft or Stop Motion Magic have ads?

StopMotionCraft shows ads; Stop Motion Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, StopMotionCraft or Stop Motion Magic?

StopMotionCraft ships an update monthly, and Stop Motion Magic fortnightly. Most recently, StopMotionCraft was updated on September 27, 2026 and Stop Motion Magic on September 30, 2026.

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