Comparison

Stop Motion Magic vs Dualvideo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stop Motion Magic

Create captivating stop motion animations with this comprehensive studio app. Features include advanced camera controls, frame-by-frame editing, sound integration, and smart guides for smooth movement. Export your creations in high definition for sharing.

Highlights
  • Pro-level camera controls
  • Frame-by-frame painting and masking
  • Video and image background integration
  • Import and edit soundtracks
  • Smart guides for smooth animation
  • Onion skinning for precise movement
  • Color grading tools
  • 4K export options
Features
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Bring toys, clay, and everyday objects to life with stop motion animation. Bring Your Imagination to Life — One Frame at a Time! Stop Motion Magic is your all-in-one stop motion animation studio—right on your iPhone. Whether you're a hobbyist, a student, or a professional animator, this powerful app makes it easy to create stunning animations frame by frame. - CAPTURE THE MAGIC Use front or back cameras with pro-level controls—adjust white balance, focus, exposure, and zoom for cinematic quality. CREATE WITHOUT LIMITS -Paint directly on frames with customizable paint layers -Mask and blend backgrounds with precision using per-frame masking -Add dynamic backgrounds with videos or still images -Transform imported images in 3D with perspective controls SOUND Import soundtracks, browse our in-app audio library, or record voiceovers and effects. Edit, trim, and sync to perfection. ANIMATE SMOOTHLY WITH SMART GUIDES Use visual guides (line, circle, spline, etc.) and timing functions (ease-in, ease-out, linear) to create lifelike movement and flow. ONION SKIN FOR PERFECT MOVEMENT See your previous frames overlaid on the camera feed to guide your next shot. Choose multiple frames or keyframes, and use edge effects to make even the smallest movements crystal clear. COLOR GRADE Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, tint, and temperature for that perfect final touch. EXPORT YOUR MASTERPIECE Export your animation in SD, HD, or crisp 4K. Share directly to social media or save to your library. FORMAT FREEDOM Supports both portrait and landscape. Your videos always look exactly how you envisioned. From first-time creators to seasoned animators, Stop Motion Magic gives you everything you need to animate, edit, and share your stories—all from your iPhone. Download now and start animating!

About

Dualvideo

Features
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Shoot once. Get two videos. Dualvideo records a 9:16 vertical video and a 16:9 landscape video at the same time — so the same take is ready for Reels, TikTok, Shorts and YouTube the moment you stop recording. No editing, no cropping, no second take. ■ Dual-format recording Capture 9:16 and 16:9 in a single take. Safe-frame guides show exactly what each format will include. ■ Live AI subject tracking AI follows your subject while you record and frames the landscape version automatically. ■ Turn vertical clips into landscape videos Already have a vertical video? Upload it and AI analyzes the subject to create a 16:9 version ready for YouTube. ■ Publishing presets Export for TikTok & Reels, YouTube Shorts, YouTube, Instagram posts, square covers and cinematic widescreen. ■ Pinch to zoom 1× – 5× Zoom in the preview, and even while recording. ■ Dualvideo Pro • No watermark • No time limit on recording or export • 4K export • Advanced AI subject tracking Choose yearly (with a 7-day free trial), monthly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Stop Motion Magic4 screens
Dualvideo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stop Motion Magic and Dualvideo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dualvideo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion Magic ships an update fortnightly, Dualvideo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Stop Motion Magic versus Dualvideo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion MagicDualvideo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1818
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB8 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperDAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDwen jung tsai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Magic

One-time1
  • Motion Magic Pro$5.99
3 purchases

Dualvideo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Stop Motion Magic free?
Stop Motion Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dualvideo free?
Dualvideo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stop Motion Magic or Dualvideo have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Magic nor Dualvideo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Magic or Dualvideo?
Stop Motion Magic ships an update fortnightly, and Dualvideo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Magic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dualvideo on October 25, 2026.

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