Comparison

Stop Motion MT vs BG Studio

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

Head to head
About

Stop Motion MT

Features
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Full control stop motion: manual camera, external Bluetooth/USB keyboard, onion skin, reference video, and frame-by-frame synced audio. Stop Motion MT (from "MΓ‘gicas e Truques," or Magic Tricks) is an app dedicated to animating objects by capturing sequential photos, which can be previewed and edited within the app and exported as an MP4 video or as a ZIP-compressed sequence of JPG images. The interface is simple and intuitive, bringing together everything you need for full-control animation. The goal is to democratize access to stop motion, both for beginners and for those who want to create professional-level animations. The app's main differentiator is external keyboard control. Stop Motion MT works with Bluetooth and USB keyboards, so every function can be operated without touching the camera: not only capturing frames, but also stepping forward and back frame by frame, playing clips or the entire scene, onion skin, flip, FPS, and much more. The camera offers full control, from automatic to 100% manual mode, and even photographic settings β€” focus, zoom, white balance, shutter speed, and ISO β€” can be controlled remotely and changed frame by frame, and even animated. All settings are saved per scene, ensuring far finer control and a smoother animation workflow. On the timeline, you can delete, duplicate, and repeat frames or entire sections (with undo), and easily change playback speed in frames per second β€” all without touching the original photos. The app also lets you import a reference video to animate over, with adjustable opacity, scale, and position, and add an audio track synced frame by frame, with a waveform on the timeline and frame-by-frame listening for checking sync. Complete your workflow with adjustable onion skin, composition grids, time-lapse mode, and a final export with reference and audio already included in the video β€” all within the app, with no internet required. In the free version, scenes are created in 720p with every feature unlocked; the Pro version adds Full HD and 4K resolutions for professional delivery. Stop Motion MT is an independent app, created by an animator with over 28 years of stop motion experience. By supporting the Pro version, you directly support the app's development and help bring new features and continuous improvements.

About

BG Studio

Features
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BG Studio makes background removal fast and simple. Pick a photo, let on-device AI cut out the subject, and export a clean transparent PNG β€” perfect for ecommerce, social posts, profile pics, and design work. ONE-TAP PHOTO CUTOUTS β€’ Remove backgrounds automatically with AI β€’ Keep hair and edges looking natural β€’ Save transparent PNGs ready to use anywhere β€’ Start from Photos or Camera MADE FOR REAL USE β€’ Product photos for online stores β€’ Social media and profile pictures β€’ Creators, sellers, and everyday edits β€’ Fast results without complicated tools FREE TO START β€’ Remove image backgrounds for free β€’ Export with a short rewarded ad β€’ Light ads help keep the app free GO PREMIUM β€’ Video background remover β€’ Ad-free experience β€’ Unlimited PNG exports β€’ Best for creators who edit often WHY BG Studio β€’ Simple, clean interface β€’ On-device AI processing β€’ Transparent PNG export β€’ Photo + Premium video tools in one app Download BG Studio and create studio-quality cutouts in seconds. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stop Motion MT4 screens
BG Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop Motion MT at none against BG Studio's 3. Stop Motion MT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BG Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Stop Motion MT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Motion MT ships an update monthly, BG Studio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Stop Motion MT versus BG Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Motion MTBG Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPEDRO IUA CORTINHAS FONTESAli Nawaz

In-app purchases

None

Stop Motion MT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BG Studio

Subscriptions2
  • BG Studio - $9.99 / month$9.991 Month
  • BG Studio Pro - $29.99 / year$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • BG Studio - Life Time Unlock 49.99$$49.99

Questions

Is Stop Motion MT free?
Stop Motion MT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BG Studio free?
BG Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stop Motion MT or BG Studio have ads?
Neither Stop Motion MT nor BG Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Motion MT or BG Studio?
Stop Motion MT ships an update monthly, and BG Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion MT was updated on September 29, 2026 and BG Studio on October 19, 2026.

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