Best Animation Creator Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to animation creator or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 245+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Animation Creator Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFree4.6★ (271K)YesYesNov 2026
2Animation Creator: Flipbook 2DAnimation Creator: Flipbook 2DFree4.6★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026
3Stop Motion StudioStop Motion StudioFree4.6★ (82K)NoYesNov 2026
4MotionBook - Draw & AnimateMotionBook - Draw & AnimateFree4.5★ (3.6K)NoYesNov 2026
5VideoGPT - AI Video GeneratorVideoGPT - AI Video GeneratorFree4.8★ (56K)YesYesNov 2026
6Animation Desk® Draw & AnimateAnimation Desk® Draw & AnimateFree4.2★ (16K)NoYesNov 2026
7Stick Animator - Video MakerStick Animator - Video MakerFree3.9★ (984)NoYesNov 2026
8Stick Nodes - AnimatorStick Nodes - AnimatorFree4.6★ (15K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Animation Creator

FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation#1

FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation by Visual Blasters LLC

Animate Cartoons & Create Art
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😊(271K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#42in 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
Animation Creator: Flipbook 2D#2

Animation Creator: Flipbook 2D by CEM SOFTWARE LTD

Draw & Animate Cartoons
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😊(30K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily create animated cartoons from your drawings. Use frame-by-frame animation with onion skinning to bring your ideas to life. Export your creations as GIFs or videos for sharing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Relaxing animation
  • 👍 Helps with learning animation
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Provides tutorials
  • 👍 Customizable animations
  • 👍 Good for YouTube creators

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Freezing and slow
  • 🐛 Deletes animations
  • 🔍 Hard to figure out for beginners
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Confusing interface
  • 🔍 Difficult to draw and color
Stop Motion Studio#3

Stop Motion Studio by CATEATER, LLC

Easy Animation & Movie Maker
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😊(82K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create stunning stop motion films with powerful tools and no ads. Animate with LEGOs, clay, or everyday objects. Features include frame-by-frame editing, manual camera controls, and sound effects.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for stop motion
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Allows for creative expression
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Helpful tutorials

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🔍 Restricted editing options without premium

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FAQ about Animation Creator

What are the best animation creator apps for iPhone?
FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation tops our animation creator apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 271K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top animation creator apps we rank are free to download, including FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation and Animation Creator: Flipbook 2D.
FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 245+ animation creator apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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