Best Stop Motion Camera Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good stop motion camera apps. We benchmark 243+ 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 Stop Motion Camera Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Camera for Stop Motion StudioCamera for Stop Motion StudioFree3.1★ (161)NoNoNov 2026
2Stop Motion StudioStop Motion StudioFree4.6★ (82K)NoYesNov 2026
3Onion Cam2 - StopMotion cameraOnion Cam2 - StopMotion cameraFree4.5★ (5.6K)YesYesNov 2026
4Align: Stop Motion CameraAlign: Stop Motion CameraFree—YesYesJul 2026
5Easy Stop Motion Camera LiteEasy Stop Motion Camera LiteFree3.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
6Stop Motion FactoryStop Motion FactoryFree4.7★ (12K)YesYesNov 2026
7Interval - Stop Motion CameraInterval - Stop Motion CameraFree—NoYesNov 2026
8Life Lapse Stop MotionLife Lapse Stop MotionFree4.8★ (9.5K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Stop Motion Camera

Camera for Stop Motion Studio#1

Camera for Stop Motion Studio by CATEATER, LLC

Shoot animation wirelessly
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
3.1😞(161 ratings)
Free
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Transform your mobile device into a wireless camera for stop motion animation. Control focus, exposure, and capture frames remotely without disturbing your setup. Ideal for creating seamless stop motion projects.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Remote camera functionality
  • 👍 Useful for stop motion projects
  • 🔒 Works well when connected

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Slow response times
  • 👎 Doesn't work with green screen
Stop Motion Studio#2

Stop Motion Studio by CATEATER, LLC

Easy Animation & Movie Maker
Strong Contender
📷 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
Onion Cam2 - StopMotion camera#3

Onion Cam2 - StopMotion camera by Yosuke Seki

Easy stop motion camera
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😊(5.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create stop-motion and time-lapse movies with ease. This app allows you to capture images sequentially, using an onion-skin feature to guide your next shot. You can then arrange your photos, export them as a movie, and save multiple projects.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Onion skin feature helpful
  • 🚀 Great quality exports
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 🚀 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Ads not intrusive

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Camera shakes even when stationary
  • 🐛 Crashes when switching camera
  • 🐛 Inability to watch/preview videos
  • 🐛 Inability to export videos

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FAQ about Stop Motion Camera

What are the best stop motion camera apps for iPhone?
Camera for Stop Motion Studio tops our stop motion camera apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.1-star average from 161 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top stop motion camera apps we rank are free to download, including Camera for Stop Motion Studio and Stop Motion Studio.
Camera for Stop Motion Studio has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ stop motion camera apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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