Best Animations Video Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

The best animations video apps on iPhone average 4.0★ across 230+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Animations Video Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AI Animate: Photo to Video AppAI Animate: Photo to Video AppFree3.0★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
2Stick Animator - Video MakerStick Animator - Video MakerFree4.0★ (953)NoYesSep 2026
3Picsart Animator - GIF & VideoPicsart Animator - GIF & VideoFree3.2★ (281)NoNoAug 2026
4Werble: Photo & Video AnimatorWerble: Photo & Video AnimatorFree4.5★ (2.7K)NoYesSep 2026
5AI Animate - AI Video MakerAI Animate - AI Video MakerFree2.3★ (3)YesYesAug 2026
6Doodraw: Animated DrawingDoodraw: Animated DrawingFree3.7★ (3)NoYesSep 2026
7Vidu AI: Animation Video MakerVidu AI: Animation Video MakerFree4.2★ (29)NoYesSep 2026
8VifunAI : AI Video GeneratorVifunAI : AI Video GeneratorFreeNoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Animations Video

AI Animate: Photo to Video App#1

AI Animate: Photo to Video App by YMDevs, LLC

AI Video Creator & Animator
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
3.0(5 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform still photos into dynamic videos using advanced AI. Upload a photo and a source video to animate your image, mimicking the movements and poses from the video. Offers creative freedom and high-quality outputs for social media or personal use.

Stick Animator - Video Maker#2

Stick Animator - Video Maker by 江 邱

Pivot stickfigure bone editor
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.0😊(953 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
Picsart Animator - GIF & Video#3

Picsart Animator - GIF & Video by PicsArt, Inc.

Create Animations & Cartoons
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
3.2😐(281 ratings)
Free
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Easily create animated videos and GIFs with this intuitive cartoon maker. Animate directly on photos, use drawing tools, and manage frames to bring your ideas to life without prior experience. Save and share your creations as videos or GIFs.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Great for animation making
  • 💡 Best animation app, better than Alight Motion

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when trying to save animation
  • 🐛 Glitchy, shapes don't match selection
  • 🐛 Buggy, drawings don't show up sometimes
  • 🐛 Crashes after long animations

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FAQ about Animations Video

What are the best animations video apps for iPhone?
AI Animate: Photo to Video App tops our animations video apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 5 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top animations video apps we rank are free to download, including AI Animate: Photo to Video App and Stick Animator - Video Maker.
AI Animate: Photo to Video App has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 230+ animations video apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
AI Animate uses advanced AI technology to animate your photos. You upload a still image and a source video, and the app's algorithm makes your photo mimic the movements and poses from the video, creating a lifelike animation.
You can create dynamic animations by having your photos mimic the motion and poses from any video you provide. This allows for creative freedom to bring portraits, landscapes, or any image to life in unique ways.