# Stop Motion Maker vs Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion at 4.4 against Stop Motion Maker's 3.8. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 51) and device support (5 vs 2). Stop Motion Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion has 2.1K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Stop Motion Maker's written reviews are positive against 46% of Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stop Motion Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Maker | Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker/id669869003/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pollapee Sroysuwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/342218588) | [Pixel Dealer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533083499) |

## 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 |


### Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497)

Create stop motion and timelapse videos easily with this intuitive tool. Animate photos and bring your stories to life for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. No special skills are required to make unique and engaging content.

**Highlights:** Stop motion animation creation, Timelapse video creation, Easy photo animation, Video editing tools, Customizable frame rate and speed, Social media export formats

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $7.99 | per month |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Good for small projects
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Limited options and customization
- 🔋 Overheating issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent frame saving
- Exported videos have watermark
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add voice recording and sound effects
- Improve video export quality
- Allow importing from photo library
- Increase frame limit for free users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Maker free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion free?

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

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

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion is rated higher. Stop Motion Maker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Maker or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion have ads?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion shows ads; Stop Motion Maker does not.

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

Stop Motion Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Maker was updated on September 28, 2026 and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*