# Zing Studio 1.0 vs Stickman

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zing Studio 1.0 at none against Stickman's 1. Zing Studio 1.0 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 328). Stickman's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zing Studio 1.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stickman holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zing Studio 1.0 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 328, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Zing Studio 1.0's written reviews are positive against 40% of Stickman's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zing Studio 1.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Stickman every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zing Studio 1.0 | Stickman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zing-studio-10/id995870996/reviews) | **[4.0 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-draw-animation/id6444650722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 328 |
| Positive reviews | **44.2% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zing Global Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820867044) | [Appache apps and games ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655839601) |

## What reviewers say

### Zing Studio 1.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zing-studio-10/id995870996)

Create stop-motion animations with this app, which includes all the classic features from a previous version. For an enhanced experience and access to new functionalities, consider upgrading to the latest iteration.

**Highlights:** Stop-motion animation creation, Includes classic features, Share creations with hashtag

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for making stop motion videos
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good for any toys, not just Stikbots
- 💯 Best stop motion app ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Deletes old videos after updates
- 🤔 Green screen feature not working properly
- 🔇 Audio issues, like delayed or repeated sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Distorted picture quality after updates
- Inability to view or edit old animations
- App crashing when trying to save or load videos

**Requested features**

- Add more sound effects and music
- Allow resizing and positioning of props
- Improve green screen functionality
- Add ability to draw on animations


### Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-draw-animation/id6444650722)

Create your own cartoons by drawing frame by frame. This app offers an easy-to-use interface, drawing lessons, and the ability to color your creations and add stickers. Save your animations as GIFs to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame drawing, Coloring and stickers, Save as GIF, Share animations, Drawing lessons

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy controls
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Customizable FPS
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited drawing tools
- 🔍 Restrictive free version
- 🔍 Laggy on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frames disappearing during animation
- Inability to access saved projects
- Loading issues and white screens
- Unexpected app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add sound and audio support
- Improve export quality
- Implement more advanced animation tools
- Increase frame limit for free version
- Add ability to move and edit objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zing Studio 1.0 free?

Zing Studio 1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stickman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zing Studio 1.0 or Stickman?

Stickman is rated higher. Zing Studio 1.0 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Stickman averages 4.0 from 328 ratings.

### Do Zing Studio 1.0 or Stickman have ads?

Neither Zing Studio 1.0 nor Stickman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zing Studio 1.0 or Stickman?

Zing Studio 1.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stickman every 2 months. Most recently, Zing Studio 1.0 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stickman on October 27, 2026.

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