Comparison

Clipstro vs TrailStack

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

Head to head
About

Clipstro

Easily create dynamic action videos from short clips. Capture movement and transform it into a motion sequence image without needing a tripod. Perfect for sports, vehicles, and capturing dynamic action.

Highlights
  • Auto strobe motion video creation
  • Record 5-second clips
  • No tripod required
  • Share to social media
  • Save to photo library
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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#1 iPad Photo & Video App in Japan and Spain, Austria, Denmark, Czech Republic! Added Apple Watch support for all phases of the recording and conversion processes. With Clipstro, you can record 5 seconds of video and it will automatically convert it into an actionshot video. Clipstro allows you to create a video, similar to motion sequence images, hassle-free. Yon don't even need a tripod. Enjoy using the app for sports, checking your posture, or videos of cars, bikes, etc. The video you created can be posted on Facebook, or you can save it to the photo library in order to upload it on video-sharing apps such as Instagram, Vine, LINE, RIDERS. TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST RESULTS: 1) Keep the camera as still as possible. In cases where the camera needs to follow an action, move the camera slowly and no more than 45 degrees. 2) The background should be distinctive. Water, snow, or sky backgrounds will likely not produce desired results. Also, avoid dark places. 3) Because actions performed in place will overlap, objects and actions being recorded should move across the video frame. IN-APP PURCHASES: The following options are available without In-app Purchase Interval (smaller values mean closer strobe intervals): 2, 4 Strobes (number of strobes to keep): All, 5 Objects: 1, Many Addition values available through In-app Purchase (Interval and Strobes options sold separately) Interval: 3, 6, 8 Strobes: 3, 7, 10 THE RESOLUTION OF THE VIDEO AFTER CONVERTED: Clipstro supports devices running iOS 7 or later, but the resolution for the video may vary depending on the memory capacity of the device. Devices with less than 512 MB of RAM ... 640X360 e.g.: iPhone4/4s, iPad2, iPad mini 1st, iPod touch 5th Devices with more than 1GB of RAM ... 1280X720 e.g.: iPhone5/5c/5s, iPad 3rd/4th/Air, iPad mini Retina  CONVERTING TIME: Clipstro supports devices running iOS 7 or later, but a newer and faster device requires less time to convert. iPhone 4s, 70 seconds iPhone 5, 58 seconds iPhone 5s, 33 seconds iPhone6, 27 seconds iPhone6Plus, 27 seconds iPad 2, 65 seconds iPad 3rd, 115 seconds iPad Air, 27 seconds iPad mini, 58 seconds iPod touch 5th, 70 seconds SUPPORT:    For any questions, suggestions or problems, please contact at: clipstro.support@splyza.com or Facebook/Twitter@clipstro. FOLLOW US: Facebook/Twitter/Vine/Instagram: @clipstro

About

TrailStack

Features
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Turn any video into a stunning strobe photo — right on your iPhone device. TrailStack stacks multiple frames from your video into one composite image, creating the classic strobe effect used by sports photographers, coaches, and creative artists. No cloud upload. No subscription. No Photoshop skills required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick any video from your camera roll 2. Adjust Trim, Interval, Sensitivity, Fade, and Cleanup sliders 3. See results instantly in the real-time preview 4. Export a crisp PNG at your video's original resolution to your Photos KEY FEATURES • Import any existing video — no in-app recording required • Real-time preview as you adjust every parameter • 4 built-in presets: Default, Sport, Art, Sharp • Supports slow-motion video for ultra-detailed motion analysis • Export at original video resolution PNG (up to 1920px on the longest side) • 100% on-device processing — your videos never leave your phone • Free to use, with an optional ad to remove the watermark from exports PERFECT FOR • Athletes & coaches — analyze a golf swing, tennis serve, or gymnastics routine • Skateboarders & BMX riders — capture trick sequences in one frame • Dancers & performers — visualize choreography and movement flow • Physics & science teachers — demonstrate motion and velocity visually • Social media creators — create eye-catching composite sports photos WHY TRAILSTACK? Other strobe photo apps require you to record video inside the app — TrailStack works with footage you already have. Sony MotionShot was discontinued in 2021. Clipstro is iOS-only and cannot import existing videos. Photoshop can achieve similar results, but takes 30–60 minutes of manual work per photo. TrailStack does it in seconds. PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens entirely on your device. We never upload, store, or transmit your photos or videos to any server. What's on your phone stays on your phone. FREE & FAIR TrailStack is free to download and use. Exports include a small watermark. Watch a short optional ad to save a watermark-free version at any time — no subscription, no hidden fees. Download TrailStack and see your movement in a whole new way.

Screenshots

Clipstro1 screens
TrailStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TrailStack at Free against Clipstro's $3.99. TrailStack also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Clipstro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On in-app purchases and device support 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

TrailStack is free to download; Clipstro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clipstro ships an update every 3 weeks, TrailStack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Clipstro versus TrailStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipstroTrailStack
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPLYZA Inc.Hitoshi Tamura

In-app purchases

None

Clipstro

No in-app purchases

None

TrailStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clipstro free?
Clipstro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrailStack free?
TrailStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clipstro or TrailStack have ads?
TrailStack shows ads; Clipstro does not.
Which is updated more often, Clipstro or TrailStack?
Clipstro ships an update every 3 weeks, and TrailStack daily. Most recently, Clipstro was updated on October 14, 2026 and TrailStack on October 10, 2026.

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