Best Animated Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good animated apps and games. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Animated Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Animates - life companionsAnimates - life companionsFree4.3★ (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026
2FlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFree4.6★ (271K)YesYesNov 2026
3Stick Nodes - AnimatorStick Nodes - AnimatorFree4.6★ (15K)NoNoNov 2026
4MotionBook - Draw & AnimateMotionBook - Draw & AnimateFree4.5★ (3.6K)NoYesNov 2026
5Paint Animals - Live AnimationPaint Animals - Live AnimationFree—NoNoAug 2026
6Animated Drawing-DigitalSketchAnimated Drawing-DigitalSketchFree—YesYesOct 2026
7FlipArtify - 2D Draw AnimationFlipArtify - 2D Draw AnimationFree4.4★ (29K)YesYesNov 2026
8Fantagic AnimatorFantagic AnimatorFree3.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Animated

4.3(3.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience AI companions that learn, feel, and grow with you. Engage in real-time voice or text conversations that remember your history and inside jokes. Create a unique bond with an AI that evolves alongside your life.

FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation#2

FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation by Visual Blasters LLC

Animate Cartoons & Create Art
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😊(271K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#44in Graphics & Design
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Create animations with a user-friendly interface and powerful tools. Features include custom canvas sizes, multiple layers, audio integration, and AI-powered image cutting. Ideal for beginners and experienced artists alike.

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
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 Animated

What are the best animated apps & games for iPhone?
Animates - life companions tops our animated apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 3.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top animated apps & games we rank are free to download, including Animates - life companions and FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation.
Animates - life companions shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ animated apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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