Stop Motion Plus vs Lento
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stop Motion Plus
Create stop-motion animations with ease using this robust app. It offers project management, advanced camera controls, frame editing, and customizable rendering options for videos and GIFs. Perfect for casual users and aspiring animators.
- Project management (rename, delete, export)
- Dual/triple-lens camera support
- Onion/overlay frames with opacity adjustment
- Background reference for object removal
- Adjustable frame rate (FPS)
- Add sound and freeze frames
- Render in HD, Full HD, 4K as GIF or APNG
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Stop Motion for iOS Simple and robust stop motion app. Create amazing stop-motion videos with ease. Perfect for casual users with an easy-to-use control panel. Project Management: • Rename, delete project, or export movie option via long press. • Projects are copyable to other devices using the Files app. Go to Stop Motion and copy the project folder. Stop Motion Plus Camera Features: • Default highest photo quality output depending on device. • Support for dual-lens or triple-lens devices. • Auto/Lock White Balance. • Auto/Touch Focus/Exposure control. • Timer for interval capture ranging from 1–60 seconds. • Show/Hide grid option. • Option to show onion/overlay of previous frames for reference — up to 3 overlay frames. • Opacity adjustment for onion/overlay frames. • Capture background reference to support object removal. • Photos are saved immediately to prevent accidental data loss. • Photos are saved to internal storage and available for external editing (access files via iTunes or Files app). • Support for voice control to capture images. • Simple UI and easy to use. Stop Motion Plus Edit Panel Features: • Set movie frame rate (FPS) from 1–60 fps. • Edit images by removing supporting structures using background reference. • Add sound to project — sounds are placed in Files app > Stop Motion > [Project Name] > Audio folder. • Preview stop motion animation. • Switch between Camera Panel and Edit Panel. • Select a frame in Edit Panel, switch back to Camera Panel, and new capture will be inserted after the selected frame. • Long press frame thumbnail to access Copy/Paste/Delete frame options. • Add freeze-frame duration for delay/pause effect. • Copy All Frames / Paste Frames / Paste Inverted Frames. • Copy Selected Frames / Paste Frames / Paste Inverted Frames. • Movie info available for better understanding of video length. Render Panel: • Video name matches the project title (e.g., Ship.mp4). • Set video resolution: HD, Full HD, or 4K. • Set video aspect ratio: 16:9, 4:3, or 1:1. • Render output as animated GIF or APNG. • Size options for GIF/APNG: 1280x720, 640x360, or 320x180. • Videos and animated GIFs are saved to the camera roll. • Animated APNGs are saved into the project folder. Quick Start Guide: 1. Tap on the Create button and enter a name. 2. Tap on the project name to load it. 3. Position your camera and start capturing. 4. After finishing, go to the Edit Panel. 5. Set your desired FPS and preview your animation. 6. Hit Render and your video will be saved to the camera roll. 2 Types of Background Reference: • Global Reference – for static backgrounds; uses a single background image. • Current Reference – for dynamic backgrounds; captures individual background images for each frame. Tips: • Use the overlay image feature to help position objects precisely. • Use the grid for better object alignment. • Start your project in a well-lit environment. Ideally, use a dedicated light source. • Use voice control to capture frames if your hands are occupied. • Create your project in multiple scenes and use iMovie for advanced video editing. What is Stop Motion? Stop motion is an animated filmmaking technique in which objects are physically manipulated in small increments between individually photographed frames. When played in sequence, the objects appear to move independently. Dolls with movable joints or clay figures are often used because they are easy to reposition. Stop-motion animation using plasticine is called clay animation or claymation. However, stop motion isn't limited to figures or models. It can also involve humans, household items, or everyday objects—often used for comedic or creative effects. Sequential drawings can also be used, similar to traditional animation, like a flipbook. When stop motion involves human actors, it's referred to as pixilation or pixillated animation. Thanks for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.
Lento
Create stunning long exposure photos in real-time without needing special filters. Achieve silky smooth water, capture light trails, and remove moving objects from your shots. Offers manual controls and professional export options.
- Real-time long exposure stacking
- Silky smooth water and cloud effects
- Light trail capture
- Ghost removal for moving objects
- Manual camera controls (ISO, focus, exposure)
- RAW DNG and HEIF export
- Live exposure preview
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Lento stacks camera frames in real-time to create long exposures on iPhone. Silky waterfalls, streaking car lights, empty landmarks. No ND filter, no guesswork. SMOOTH Blur water and clouds into silk. Point at a waterfall, tap the shutter, and watch it smooth out frame by frame. LIGHT TRAIL Capture every streak of light. Car headlights, neon signs, star trails - the brightest pixel wins. GHOST REMOVE Tourists keep walking through your shot? Lento fades them out. The static scene stays, and people who keep moving disappear. MANUAL CONTROLS ISO, focus, exposure duration, self-timer. Live readouts update as you shoot. Built for photographers who want precision, not presets. PRO EXPORT RAW DNG (16-bit), HEIF, or JPEG. 8 megapixels with EXIF metadata - ISO, aperture, focal length. GPS is optional (off by default) and saved in HEIF/JPEG only. REAL-TIME PREVIEW Watch the exposure build live, so you know when to stop. BUILT FOR IPHONE GPU-accelerated. No lag. No stutter. Dark interface that stays out of your way. Free: Smooth + Light Trail, HEIF, up to 5s. One watermarked export in total. Pro: All modes, RAW DNG, manual controls, exposures up to 60s plus Bulb, no watermark, unlimited exports. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/heocoi/privacy-policy/blob/main/lento.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lento at Free against Stop Motion Plus's $4.99. Lento also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 28 months). Stop Motion Plus's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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
Lento is free to download; Stop Motion Plus costs $4.99 up front. Lento sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Stop Motion Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stop Motion Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Plus has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stop Motion Plus ships an update every 28 months, Lento every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stop Motion Plus | Lento |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heng Jia Liang | Anh Phong |
Customer experience
Stop Motion Plus
Lento
In-app purchases
Stop Motion Plus
No in-app purchases
Lento
- Lento Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lento Pro$29.99









