# Stop Motion Maker vs GIF Maker by Momento

The clearest difference is rating: GIF Maker by Momento at 4.6 against Stop Motion Maker's 3.8. GIF Maker by Momento also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and ratings volume (25K vs 51). Stop Motion Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GIF Maker by Momento sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GIF Maker by Momento holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIF Maker by Momento has 25K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Stop Motion Maker's written reviews are positive against 80% of GIF Maker by Momento's.

Stop Motion Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, GIF Maker by Momento every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Maker | GIF Maker by Momento |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker/id669869003/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-by-momento/id1172709468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pollapee Sroysuwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/342218588) | [Popixels Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415176403) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker/id669869003)

Easily create your own stop-motion videos by capturing a sequence of images. The app guides you through the process, from taking photos to previewing and exporting your final animation to your device's photo album.

**Highlights:** Capture image sequences, Preview animations, Export videos, Camera access, Photo library access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand and use
- 💰 Free to use
- 🎥 Ghost effect for frame comparison
- 🎥 Switch between front and back cameras
- 🎥 Good for beginners and casual use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Low resolution quality
- 📱 Vertical format only
- 🐛 Lag during stop motion
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Videos not playing or exporting

**Reported bugs**

- Lag during stop motion
- Videos not playing
- Cannot export videos
- App crashes
- Frames in wrong order

**Requested features**

- Add effects
- Add audio/sound effects
- Upload photos from photo library
- Support portrait and landscape mode
- Upload digital stop motion


### GIF Maker by Momento

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-by-momento/id1172709468)

Easily transform photos, live photos, and videos into animated GIFs. Enhance your creations with a wide range of stickers, filters, effects, and music. Share your animated creations instantly across popular social media platforms and messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Video to GIF conversion, Live Photo to GIF, Stickers and text overlays, Filters and effects, Music integration, Adjustable speed and direction, Direct sharing to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Momento Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Momento Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Momento Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Momento Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Momento Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Momento Premium | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easiest and most creative GIF app
- 🚀 Best video editing app
- 👍 Solid GIF making app
- 👍 Ridiculously high-quality and superbly simple
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Useless on free version
- 🔒 Demands payment to make and save a GIF
- 🔒 Expensive, with a huge watermark if you try to record
- 🔒 Needs to pay for everything, keeps reloading and not working right
- 🔒 Virtually useless unless you pay

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't find videos in the app, it only picks what it thinks should be GIFs
- Couldn't save GIF, MP4 or Live Photo without paying
- Couldn't return to previous screen after saving a GIF

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit photos individually (trim, add effects, text)
- Smoother transitions and more control over GIF frames
- Add captions over GIFs
- Ability to use own music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Maker free?

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

### Is GIF Maker by Momento free?

GIF Maker by Momento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Maker or GIF Maker by Momento?

GIF Maker by Momento is rated higher. Stop Motion Maker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while GIF Maker by Momento averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Maker or GIF Maker by Momento have ads?

Neither Stop Motion Maker nor GIF Maker by Momento shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Maker or GIF Maker by Momento?

Stop Motion Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and GIF Maker by Momento every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Maker was updated on October 23, 2026 and GIF Maker by Momento on October 25, 2026.

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