# Stop Motion Maker vs Onion Cam2

The clearest difference is rating: Onion Cam2 at 4.5 against Stop Motion Maker's 3.8. Onion Cam2 also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 51) and review sentiment (63% vs 49%). Stop Motion Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Onion Cam2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Onion Cam2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Cam2 has 5.5K 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 63% of Onion Cam2's.

Stop Motion Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Onion Cam2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Maker | Onion Cam2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker/id669869003/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-cam2-stopmotion-camera/id1352231998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pollapee Sroysuwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/342218588) | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) |

## 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 |


### Onion Cam2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-cam2-stopmotion-camera/id1352231998)

Create stop-motion and time-lapse movies with ease. This app allows you to capture images sequentially, using an onion-skin feature to guide your next shot. You can then arrange your photos, export them as a movie, and save multiple projects.

**Highlights:** Onion-skinning for guided capture, Guideline display, Change picture order, Export movies, Save multiple projects, Adjust movie export settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Onion skin feature helpful
- 🚀 Great quality exports
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera shakes even when stationary
- 🐛 Crashes when switching camera
- 🐛 Inability to watch/preview videos
- 🐛 Inability to export videos

**Reported bugs**

- Frames snap back when moved
- App crashes when trying to create new video
- Brightness/zoom settings don't save

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and audio
- Ability to adjust frame rate
- Add multi-select and batch editing tools
- Increase maximum number of frames
- Add timer/remote shutter function


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Maker free?

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

### Is Onion Cam2 free?

Onion Cam2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Maker or Onion Cam2?

Onion Cam2 is rated higher. Stop Motion Maker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Onion Cam2 averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Maker or Onion Cam2 have ads?

Onion Cam2 shows ads; Stop Motion Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Maker or Onion Cam2?

Stop Motion Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Onion Cam2 every 6 months. Most recently, Stop Motion Maker was updated on September 28, 2026 and Onion Cam2 on October 1, 2026.

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