Comparison

VectorMotion vs VinylStudio

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

VinylStudio

Design unique custom vinyl records with a wide range of styles and effects. Generate records from album art or start from scratch, with full control over colors, labels, and finishing details. Save your creations as high-quality images or editable project files.

Highlights
  • 10 unique vinyl styles
  • 80+ effect variants
  • Generate from any cover
  • Full customization of colors and labels
  • Export in full quality
Features
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Turn your music and ideas into stunning physical art. Design custom vinyl records, ultra-realistic mockups, and unique visual concepts right from your device. Whether you are a musician visualizing your next physical release, a designer building a portfolio, or a dedicated vinyl enthusiast, this app is your ultimate creative studio. Endless customization Take complete control over every single detail of your vinyl pressing. With over 10 base styles and more than 100 unique effects, the creative possibilities are limitless. – Shape and size: Choose from default shapes including Circle, Heart, Star, Flower, Broken, Fire Heart, and Razor, or design your own custom shapes to match your vision. – Base types: Build your foundation with types like Picture Disc, Solid, Half Split, Tri Split, Quad Split, Stripe, and Twist. – Visual effects: Layer your choice of effects, featuring Cloudy, Color In Color, Cornetto, Glitter, Inkplosion, Liquid Filled, Marble, Ripple, Smoke, Splatter, Starburst, Swirl, and many more. – Authentic details: Customize everything from the record size to the surface layer, shrink wrap, hype stickers, and a custom center label. Smart design tools – Auto-generate from cover: Just drop in an album cover. The app automatically extracts the dominant color palette and generates a unique starting design for you to tweak. – Zoetrope preview: Visualize mesmerizing frame-stepped motion with the built-in zoetrope preview while your record spins. Export in 3D and high resolution – Image mockups: Export crisp, high-quality images of your custom vinyl to use for merch, social media, or presentations. – 3D spinning videos: Render and export stunning 3D videos of your record spinning. Further customize your video presentations using pre-made templates and slipmat options. Try before you upgrade VinylStudio includes a free experience that lets you explore the app before subscribing. You’ll get two Collection slots and two exports at no cost, giving you the opportunity to discover the creative tools and decide if VinylStudio Pro is worth it for you. Pro unlocks unlimited access to all features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VectorMotion3 screens
VinylStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VinylStudio at 93% against VectorMotion's 36%. VinylStudio also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (343 vs 4). VectorMotion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. VinylStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VectorMotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VinylStudio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VinylStudio has 343 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of VectorMotion's written reviews are positive against 93% of VinylStudio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VectorMotion ships an update fortnightly, VinylStudio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VectorMotion versus VinylStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorMotionVinylStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.8 (343 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews93.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4343 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemotion Apps Inc.Denys Lunov

Customer experience

VectorMotion

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

VinylStudio

All ratings334 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative2.0%

In-app purchases

None

VectorMotion

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VinylStudio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is VectorMotion free?
VectorMotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VinylStudio free?
VinylStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VectorMotion or VinylStudio?
VinylStudio is rated higher. VectorMotion averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while VinylStudio averages 4.8 from 343 ratings.
Do VectorMotion or VinylStudio have ads?
Neither VectorMotion nor VinylStudio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VectorMotion or VinylStudio?
VectorMotion ships an update fortnightly, and VinylStudio every 5 days. Most recently, VectorMotion was updated on October 25, 2026 and VinylStudio on October 31, 2026.

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