Best Cartoon Editor Animation Apps

226+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good cartoon editor animation apps. We benchmark 226+ 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 Cartoon Editor Animation Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Instant Toon: Cartoon Art CamInstant Toon: Cartoon Art CamFree4.7★ (27K)YesYesNov 2026
2Cartoon Photo Editor: PicToonCartoon Photo Editor: PicToonFree4.6★ (103)NoYesNov 2026
3Animation Desk® Draw & AnimateAnimation Desk® Draw & AnimateFree4.2★ (16K)NoYesNov 2026
4Cartoon Yourself: Toonvix AICartoon Yourself: Toonvix AIFree4.9★ (7)NoYesNov 2026
5Cartoon Photo Editor: FaceToonCartoon Photo Editor: FaceToonFree3.7★ (183)NoYesNov 2026
6ToonMe: AI Cartoon Face MakerToonMe: AI Cartoon Face MakerFree4.7★ (116K)YesYesNov 2026
7Cartoon Yourself AICartoon Yourself AIFree4.4★ (318)NoYesNov 2026
8Anime Cartoon AI - Avatar EditAnime Cartoon AI - Avatar EditFree—NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Cartoon Editor Animation

Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam#1

Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam by NET Sigma

AI Sketch, Watercolor & Comics
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(27K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform photos and videos into various artistic styles like cartoons, sketches, and paintings using AI. Apply different textures and advanced controls for unique creations. Save your artwork as videos, GIFs, or Live Photos in high resolution.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Produces interesting art-like images
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Versatile with many filters and effects
  • 🎨 Allows creating cartoon/comic-style images
  • 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription
  • 💡 Useful for artists and musicians

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires access to entire photo library
  • 💰 Many features locked behind paid version
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with saving videos
  • 🔍 Limited free filters/effects
  • 🔍 Lack of user control over some settings
Cartoon Photo Editor: PicToon#2

Cartoon Photo Editor: PicToon by Romain Sion

Cartoonify & Anime Yourself
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6(103 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform photos into cartoon art with AI-powered filters. Choose from various styles like anime, 3D movies, and comics to create unique avatars or personalize social media. Enjoy stunning results quickly with a user-friendly interface.

4.2😐(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Animation Desk® Draw & Animate screenshot 5
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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 Cartoon Editor Animation

What are the best cartoon editor animation apps for iPhone?
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam tops our cartoon editor animation apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 27K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top cartoon editor animation apps we rank are free to download, including Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam and Cartoon Photo Editor: PicToon.
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 226+ cartoon editor animation apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.