# Stop motion Easy! vs Animatives

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Animatives at 100% against Stop motion Easy!'s 29%. Stop motion Easy!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop motion Easy! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Animatives sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop motion Easy! ships an update every 4 months, Animatives every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop motion Easy! | Animatives |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-easy/id662800038/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **35** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志勇 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/587289361) | [Genliang Guan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091449096) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop motion Easy!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-easy/id662800038)

Create stop-motion and special effects videos from your photos. This app offers powerful editing tools, including drawing, filters, and text, with a user-friendly interface for on-the-go creation. Easily manage your projects with albums and add music to your final videos.

**Highlights:** Voice-controlled photo capture, Advanced photo editing tools, Drag-and-drop photo sequencing, Add music and voiceovers, Special effects and filters, Adjustable photo timing for video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock for full version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for basic animation
- 👍 Powerful basic animation capabilities
- 👍 Good for stop-motion
- 👍 Works for simple animations
- 👍 Free to take more than 10 pics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to save/create video
- 💸 Charged for unwanted subscription
- 💸 Have to pay to download/save stuff
- 💸 Pay to create movie
- 💸 Pay to show/save

**Reported bugs**

- Can't save unless you pay
- Charged for two subscriptions
- Won't let me get full version
- Screen turned gray
- Not clear about what to do

**Requested features**

- Auto-save feature
- Add music from camera roll
- Select more than one photo at a time
- Option to select multiple photos at once
- Add music


### Animatives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animatives-stop-motion-maker/id1296700512)

Create captivating stop-motion and timelapse animations with everyday objects and characters. This app offers precise frame-by-frame control, voiceover capabilities, and easy export options for sharing your animated stories.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation control, Animate everyday objects, Create object libraries, Add voiceovers and sound effects, Export as GIF or video, Intuitive controls for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Animator Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Animator Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop motion Easy! free?

Stop motion Easy! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Animatives free?

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

### Do Stop motion Easy! or Animatives have ads?

Animatives shows ads; Stop motion Easy! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop motion Easy! or Animatives?

Stop motion Easy! ships an update every 4 months, and Animatives every 13 months. Most recently, Stop motion Easy! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Animatives on October 2, 2026.

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