# Stop Motion Magic vs Stop Motion Creator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stop Motion Creator at 100% against Stop Motion Magic's 75%. Stop Motion Creator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Stop Motion Magic's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (65 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stop Motion Creator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Creator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Magic has 65 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Stop Motion Magic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stop Motion Creator's.

Stop Motion Magic ships an update every 2 weeks, Stop Motion Creator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Magic | Stop Motion Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-magic/id6745619520/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-creator-animate/id6757111931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 983 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654030206) | [Cenk ALASONYALILAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823851822) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-magic/id6745619520)

Create stop motion animations with advanced tools for capturing, editing, and enhancing your creations. Add custom backgrounds, sound effects, and precise movement guides. Export in high resolution for sharing.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation, Pro-level camera controls, Paint and masking tools, Imported backgrounds and sound, Smart guides for movement, Onion skinning, Color grading, 4K export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motion Magic Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Stop Motion Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-creator-animate/id6757111931)

Easily create stop motion animations frame by frame using your device's camera. This app offers precise capture and control, making it ideal for beginners and professionals alike to bring everyday objects to life.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame camera capture, Stable and consistent shots, Designed for stop motion animation, Easy-to-use interface, Ideal for education and storytelling, Bring everyday objects to life

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Magic free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Magic or Stop Motion Creator?

Stop Motion Creator is rated higher. Stop Motion Magic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Stop Motion Creator averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Magic or Stop Motion Creator have ads?

Neither Stop Motion Magic nor Stop Motion Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Magic or Stop Motion Creator?

Stop Motion Magic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stop Motion Creator fortnightly. Most recently, Stop Motion Magic was updated on September 11, 2026 and Stop Motion Creator on July 25, 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.*