# Stop Motion Magic vs Stop Motion Movie Maker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stop Motion Magic at 76 against Stop Motion Movie Maker's 1. Stop Motion Movie Maker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 Movie Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Movie Maker 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 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Magic | Stop Motion Movie Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-magic/id6745619520/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-movie-maker/id6815898667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654030206) | [CaLa Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877582848) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Magic

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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Stop Motion Movie Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-movie-maker/id6815898667)

Create animated movies by taking sequential photos of objects. Add titles, music, sound effects, and visual filters to bring your creations to life. Save and share your finished stop-motion films.

**Highlights:** Sequential photo capture, Add titles and speech bubbles, Library of sound effects and songs, Custom music import, Visual filters and looks, Remote camera control options, Studio mode for advanced editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Magic free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Movie Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Magic or Stop Motion Movie Maker?

Stop Motion Movie Maker is rated higher. Stop Motion Magic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Stop Motion Movie Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Magic or Stop Motion Movie Maker have ads?

Neither Stop Motion Magic nor Stop Motion Movie Maker shows ads.

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

Stop Motion Magic ships an update fortnightly, and Stop Motion Movie Maker fortnightly. Most recently, Stop Motion Magic was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stop Motion Movie Maker on October 31, 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.*