Best 2D Animation Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know FlipaClip, this is the deeper bench. 248+ 2d animation apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top 2D Animation Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFree4.6★ (270K)YesYesNov 2026
2MotionBook - Draw & AnimateMotionBook - Draw & AnimateFree4.5★ (3.6K)NoYesNov 2026
3Stick Nodes - AnimatorStick Nodes - AnimatorFree4.6★ (15K)NoNoNov 2026
4FlipArtify - 2D Draw AnimationFlipArtify - 2D Draw AnimationFree4.4★ (29K)YesYesNov 2026
5Animation Creator: Flipbook 2DAnimation Creator: Flipbook 2DFree4.6★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026
6Stick Animator - Video MakerStick Animator - Video MakerFree3.9★ (982)NoYesOct 2026
7Animation Desk® Draw & AnimateAnimation Desk® Draw & AnimateFree4.2★ (16K)NoYesNov 2026
8Flip Animation: 2D Draw CreateFlip Animation: 2D Draw CreateFree4.5★ (30)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for 2D Animation

FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation#1

FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation by Visual Blasters LLC

Animate Cartoons & Create Art
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😊(270K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#44in Graphics & Design
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Create animated movies with powerful yet intuitive tools. Learn animation techniques with guided tutorials and share your creations with a global community. Supports various art styles and export options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Good for beginners
  • 💡 Allows importing photos and videos
  • 🎨 Helpful tutorials
  • 🎨 Variety of brushes and tools
  • 🎨 Ability to add audio

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🎨 Limited layer options without premium
  • 🎨 Frustrating color fill tool
  • 🎨 Laggy performance on some devices
  • 🎨 Watermark cannot be removed without premium
MotionBook - Draw & Animate#2

MotionBook - Draw & Animate by 亮 彭

Best Flipbook Animation Maker
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.5😊(3.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create traditional frame-by-frame animations with a natural feel pen and eraser toolset. Manage pages easily with a timeline, utilize onion skinning for reference, and export your creations to video or GIF. Integrated with iOS Files for seamless management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple animation process
  • 💡 Helpful onion skin and duplicate frame features
  • 🚀 Clean and straightforward interface
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Affordable premium version

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Key features locked behind paywall
  • 👎 Limited drawing tools and brush sizes
  • 👎 No fill tool or layers
  • 👎 Inability to rotate or zoom canvas
  • 👎 Difficulty seeing previous frames while drawing
Stick Nodes - Animator#3

Stick Nodes - Animator by ForTheLoss Games, Inc

Create stickfigure animations!
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😊(15K ratings)
Free
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Create custom stickfigure animations with a user-friendly interface. Import images, add sound effects, and export your creations as GIFs or MP4 videos. Join a vibrant community for inspiration and shared resources.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Great for beginners
  • 💡 Customizable stick figures
  • 🎥 Smooth animations
  • 🔥 Awesome animations
  • 🎨 Endless creativity
  • 🎨 Highly professional app
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 🎨 Powerful animation tools

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🐛 Lag issues
  • 🐛 Bugs with importing/downloading
  • 🐛 Glitches with certain features
  • 💰 Pro version paywall
  • 🤔 Confusing interface for beginners
  • 🤔 Lack of instructions/tutorials

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FAQ about 2D Animation

What are the best 2d animation apps for iPhone?
FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation tops our 2d animation apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 270K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top 2d animation apps we rank are free to download, including FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation and MotionBook - Draw & Animate.
FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ 2d animation apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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