Best Animation Maker Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to animation maker or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 246+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Animation Maker Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFree4.6★ (271K)YesYesNov 2026
2Stick Animator - Video MakerStick Animator - Video MakerFree3.9★ (983)NoYesNov 2026
3MotionBook - Draw & AnimateMotionBook - Draw & AnimateFree4.5★ (3.6K)NoYesNov 2026
4Stick Nodes - AnimatorStick Nodes - AnimatorFree4.6★ (15K)NoNoNov 2026
5Animation Desk® Draw & AnimateAnimation Desk® Draw & AnimateFree4.2★ (16K)NoYesNov 2026
6Stop Motion StudioStop Motion StudioFree4.6★ (82K)NoYesNov 2026
7Animation Creator: Flipbook 2DAnimation Creator: Flipbook 2DFree4.6★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026
8Animation Maker KidsAnimation Maker KidsFree4.2★ (903)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Animation Maker

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
#48in 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 Animator - Video Maker#2

Stick Animator - Video Maker by 江 邱

Pivot stickfigure bone editor
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
3.9😊(983 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create animated stick figures and sprites with a simple, user-friendly interface. Save your creations as animated GIFs for web use or as MP4 videos.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Fun and creative
  • 💡 Helpful for beginners
  • 🚀 Smooth animations
  • 👍 Great for making videos

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Paid features limit free usage
  • 🔒 Concerns about inappropriate content
  • 🐛 Bugs with animation controls
MotionBook - Draw & Animate#3

MotionBook - Draw & Animate by 亮 彭

Best Flipbook Animation Maker
Worth Considering
🎨 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

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FAQ about Animation Maker

What are the best animation maker apps for iPhone?
FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation tops our animation maker apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 271K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top animation maker apps we rank are free to download, including FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation and Stick Animator - Video Maker.
FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ animation maker apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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