Comparison

Stop Motion Magic vs Stop Motion Studio Maker

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 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
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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

Stop Motion Studio Maker

Create professional stop motion animations with intuitive tools for frame-by-frame capture, editing, and playback. Easily animate toys, clay, or everyday objects and export your creations in high resolution for sharing.

Highlights
  • Onion skin overlay for frame reference
  • Frame-by-frame capture with camera controls
  • Adjustable playback speed and frame rate
  • Built-in editing tools (flip, duplicate, delete)
  • Image editing (text, background remove, emoji)
  • 4K export for social media
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Stop Motion Studio Maker – Bring Your Ideas to Life, Frame by Frame Create professional-looking stop motion animations right from your phone. Whether you're animating toys, clay figures, LEGO bricks, or everyday objects, Stop Motion Studio Maker gives you all the tools real animators use — simplified for everyone. Key Features: Onion skin overlay — see your previous frame while shooting the next Frame-by-frame capture with precise camera controls Adjustable playback speed & frame rate (FPS) Built-in editing: flip-v/h,duplicate frame,insert blanks, delete frames Edit image: Add text, Background remove, Photos, Emoji Export in 4K to save or share directly to social media Works fully offline — no internet required Simple enough for kids, powerful enough for creators Perfect for: Claymation shorts, LEGO stop motion, toy animation, whiteboard animation, product demos, and classroom animation projects. Download Stop Motion Studio Maker today and start creating your first animated short in minutes — no editing experience required. Terms: https://plausible-motorcycle-284.notion.site/Stop-Motion-Terms-of-Use-392e5b6350e8807a95a9f8552610a7bc?pvs=73

Screenshots

Stop Motion Magic4 screens
Stop Motion Studio Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stop Motion Magic at free against Stop Motion Studio Maker's free with in-app purchases. Stop Motion Magic also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 5). Stop Motion Studio Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 Stop Motion Studio Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stop Motion Magic against 4.8 for Stop Motion Studio Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Magic has 70 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion Magic ships an update fortnightly, Stop Motion Studio Maker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stop Motion Magic versus Stop Motion Studio Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion MagicStop Motion Studio Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (70 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1817.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDKamlesh Shingarakhiya

Customer experience

Stop Motion Magic

All ratings70 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Stop Motion Studio Maker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop Motion Magic

One-time1
  • Motion Magic Pro$5.99
3 purchases

Stop Motion Studio Maker

Subscriptions3
  • Stop Motion Weekly PRO$1.997 Days
  • Stop Motion Monthly PRO$4.991 Month
  • Stop Motion Yearly PRO (Best Value)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stop Motion Magic free?
Stop Motion Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stop Motion Studio Maker free?
Stop Motion Studio Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Magic or Stop Motion Studio Maker?
Stop Motion Studio Maker is rated higher. Stop Motion Magic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Stop Motion Studio Maker averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Stop Motion Magic or Stop Motion Studio Maker have ads?
Neither Stop Motion Magic nor Stop Motion Studio Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Magic or Stop Motion Studio Maker?
Stop Motion Magic ships an update fortnightly, and Stop Motion Studio Maker every 4 days. Most recently, Stop Motion Magic was updated on September 30, 2026 and Stop Motion Studio Maker on September 23, 2026.

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