# Graffiti Animation vs Animation Creator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Graffiti Animation at none against Animation Creator's 5. Graffiti Animation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Animation Creator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (30K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animation Creator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Graffiti Animation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Graffiti Animation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animation Creator has 30K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Graffiti Animation ships an update every 17 months, Animation Creator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Graffiti Animation | Animation Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-animation/id956735172/reviews)** | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-flipbook-2d/id6514291564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yang Shih-Yi](https://appshunter.io/developer/739029445) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## What reviewers say

### Graffiti Animation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-animation/id956735172)

This tool helps children learn to write and create simple text animations. It's designed to be an engaging way for young users to express their creativity through animated text.

**Highlights:** Learn to write, Create text animations, Designed for children, Simple text tools, Creative expression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Animation Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-flipbook-2d/id6514291564)

Create 2D animations with a user-friendly interface, frame-by-frame drawing, and customizable tools. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike, it allows you to bring your artistic visions to life and share them as GIFs or videos.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drawing interface, Frame-by-frame animation, Customizable brushes and tools, Onion skinning for smooth motion, Export as GIF or video, Built-in tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Draw Animation Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Draw Animation Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Draw Animation Supreme | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing animation
- 👍 Helps with learning animation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Provides tutorials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and slow
- 🐛 Deletes animations
- 🔍 Hard to figure out for beginners
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting frames causes issues
- Eraser changes brush size
- Animations not rendering properly

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out option
- More brush/drawing tools
- Fewer ads or ad-free version
- Better instructions and tutorials
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Graffiti Animation free?

Graffiti Animation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Animation Creator free?

Animation Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Graffiti Animation or Animation Creator?

Graffiti Animation is rated higher. Graffiti Animation averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Animation Creator averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Graffiti Animation or Animation Creator have ads?

Animation Creator shows ads; Graffiti Animation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Graffiti Animation or Animation Creator?

Graffiti Animation ships an update every 17 months, and Animation Creator fortnightly. Most recently, Graffiti Animation was updated on October 26, 2026 and Animation Creator on November 3, 2026.

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