# Stop Motion Magic vs Stop Motion Studio Maker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Magic | Stop Motion Studio Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-magic/id6745619520/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-maker/id6785369291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654030206) | [Kamlesh Shingarakhiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885601076) |

## 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 Studio Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio-maker/id6785369291)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Weekly PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Motion Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Stop Motion Yearly PRO (Best Value) | $19.99 | 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*