Comparison

VectorMotion vs Turtle

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

Head to head
About

VectorMotion

Create and animate vector graphics with a comprehensive suite of tools. Design shapes, text, and images, then bring them to life with advanced animation features and effects. Export your creations in various high-quality formats.

Highlights
  • Vector shape design and editing
  • Multi-scene project support
  • Keyframe animation with easing
  • Layer effects and puppet deformation
  • 3D extrusion and rendering
  • Typography and text effects
  • Image and font library management
  • High-quality export options
Features
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VectorMotion is a completely free (and Ad-Free) tool for all your design and animation needs. Features : -Vector design : Create and edit vector shape layers with the provided pen and direct select tools. -Multi scene support : Create as much scenes as you need in a project without any restrictions on size or animation length. -Saveable projects : Continue where you left off. -Layers : Create shapes, texts, images, and edit their properties (Style, Geomtry, Effects). -Animation : If you can edit it, you can animate it. Just long click any property and select the option to make it animatable. -Advanced Timeline : Add, copy, reverse, delete keyframes and edit their easing for all layers at once. -Layer Effects : Add style to your layers with effects such as blur, shadow, glow, glare, perspective deformation, bezier deformation… -Puppet deformation : Create cool character animations with ease using the puppet deformation effect. -Geometry Effects : Transform your shape’s geometry by applying effects such corner rounding and path trimming. -Text Effects : Make your text animation standout by adding effects such as character rotation and blur. -Shape Morphing : Copy-paste an animated path into another, to get that cool shape morphing effect. -Path Masks : Mask any layer using the pen tool with the masking mode. -Typography : Per character styles, external font support, texts on paths, range based animatable effects… It’s all here. -Simple 3d : Transform your layers in 3d with perspective. -Advanced 3d : Extrude your shapes and texts to enable 3d rendering with PBR support. -Image library : Manage, crop, transform, tag your images and insert them into your projects. -Font Library : Import supported fonts to your library, and use them in your designs. -Remove image backgrounds : Create alpha masks for you images with ease. -Sequencer : Create sequences out of your scenes and add audio tracks to create your final movie. -Export your scenes or sequences in high quality. Supported output formats are : animations (MP4, GIF), images(JPEG, PNG, GIF), documents (SVG, PDF). Support: If you have any questions or feedback, please send an email to vectormotion.team@gmail.com

About

Turtle

Design unique pixel art characters with a variety of customization options. Choose base characters, skin tones, facial features, and outfits to create personalized avatars. Save and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Boy or girl base character selection
  • Customizable skin tones
  • Detailed facial feature design
  • Wide range of outfits and accessories
  • Save and share character exports
  • Paid subscription for premium style options
Features
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Create Your Own Pixel Style Character. Bring your imagination to life with our pixel art character creator. Whether you're designing a playful avatar or a unique profile icon, this app gives you all the tools you need to create one-of-a-kind pixel characters in just a few taps. Features: • Choose Your Character: Start by selecting either a boy or girl base character. • Customize Skin Tone: Select from a variety of skin colors to make your character truly your own. • Design Every Detail: Mix and match different face shapes, eyes, noses, mouths, hairstyles, lashes, and brows to craft a character that fits your style. • Style Your Character: Pick from a collection of outfits, shoes, and accessories. Add the perfect finishing touch with eyeglasses or sunglasses. You will require a paid subscription to choose some style options. • Save and Share: Once your pixel character is ready, export it directly to your Photo Library and use it anywhere you like. Whether you're a casual creator or a pixel art enthusiast, this app makes it fun and easy to design expressive pixel-style characters. Download now and start creating! Terms and Conditions: https://twinstarcreatives.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://twinstarcreatives.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

VectorMotion3 screens
Turtle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VectorMotion at 2.7 against Turtle's 2.2. VectorMotion also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (36% vs 20%). Turtle's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Turtle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year. VectorMotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VectorMotion holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of VectorMotion's written reviews are positive against 20% of Turtle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VectorMotion ships an update fortnightly, Turtle daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VectorMotion versus Turtle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorMotionTurtle
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better2.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemotion Apps Inc.Twinstar Creatives

Customer experience

VectorMotion

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral18.1%
Negative45.8%

Turtle

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

VectorMotion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Turtle

Subscriptions1
  • Turtle Pro Yearly3 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is VectorMotion free?
VectorMotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turtle free?
Turtle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VectorMotion or Turtle?
VectorMotion is rated higher. VectorMotion averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Turtle averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.
Do VectorMotion or Turtle have ads?
Neither VectorMotion nor Turtle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VectorMotion or Turtle?
VectorMotion ships an update fortnightly, and Turtle daily. Most recently, VectorMotion was updated on October 10, 2026 and Turtle on October 7, 2026.

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