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Best Animation Software Apps & Games

246+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 246+ animation software apps and games on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Animation Software Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RefTake — Animation ReferenceRefTake — Animation ReferenceFree—NoYesOct 2026
2FlipArtify - 2D Draw AnimationFlipArtify - 2D Draw AnimationFree4.4★ (29K)YesYesOct 2026
3Animation Desk® Draw & AnimateAnimation Desk® Draw & AnimateFree4.2★ (16K)NoYesOct 2026
4MotionDrawMotionDrawFree—NoNoOct 2026
5Naomi AnimationNaomi AnimationFree3.2★ (236)NoYesOct 2026
6Kaleidoscope Drawing PadKaleidoscope Drawing PadFree4.6★ (48K)NoYesOct 2026
7FlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFlipaClip: Draw 2D AnimationFree4.6★ (269K)YesYesOct 2026
8MotionBook - Draw & AnimateMotionBook - Draw & AnimateFree4.5★ (3.6K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Animation Software

FlipArtify - 2D Draw Animation#2

FlipArtify - 2D Draw Animation by CEM SOFTWARE LTD

Top Flipbook Animation Creator
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.4😊(29K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily create 2D animations from your drawings. This app offers intuitive tools, a template library, and options to export your creations as GIFs or videos. Perfect for artists and creative individuals looking to bring their artwork to life.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful tutorials
  • 🎨 Good for beginners
  • 💡 Customizable animations
  • 🎨 Variety of templates

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🔍 Ads cover drawing space
  • 🔍 Difficult to draw without Apple Pencil
  • 🐛 Glitchy frame duplication
Animation Desk® Draw & Animate#3

Animation Desk® Draw & Animate by Kdan Mobile Software LTD

Create animation with us
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.2😐(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create cartoons and animations with a digital flipbook. Import videos and photos to add effects, use various editing tools, and export your creations as video, GIF, or PDF. Share your animations on social media.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Smooth animation
  • 💡 Helpful for beginners
  • 👍 Clean interface
  • 👍 Good for quick animations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔒 Limited features without subscription
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent drawing experience
  • 🐛 Frames randomly deleted or duplicated

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FAQ about Animation Software

Are there free animation software apps & games for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top animation software apps & games we rank are free to download, including RefTake — Animation Reference and FlipArtify - 2D Draw Animation.
RefTake — Animation Reference has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ animation software apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.