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Spec score 8.4 #5 of 29 in Stop Motion Software

What it is

Koma Koma is stop-motion animation software developed to connect animation and education. Its iPad app provides controls for capturing and deleting frames, loop playback, and saving. It supports variable frame rates from 1 fps to 30 fps, 1280×720 images, onion skinning, and automatic capture at intervals from 3 seconds to 10 minutes. A Koma Koma movie can contain up to 999 frames; Koma Koma Lite is limited to 18 frames per work. Movies can be saved to Camera Roll, and work can be emailed as flip-book-format images. The Windows and Mac program includes a reflection function for arranging clips on screen and adding comments, as well as network sharing between multiple terminals, such as in a classroom. That program runs with Adobe AIR, and its maker says distribution is limited to a set number of test users. Listed computer requirements are Windows XP through Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7. The iPad app requires iPad 2 or newer and iOS 5 or later. The maker lists Koma Koma as free.

Spec sheet

Purpose
KOMA KOMA is a stop-motion animation app and program developed with the idea of bringing animation and education together.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Security
The opened maker pages do not state security or compliance details.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Support
The maker provides a contact form for inquiries.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Founded
2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · komakoma.org
Maker
The profile names Taruto Fuyama as an animation filmmaker and researcher involved in Koma Koma’s research and development.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Automatic capture
The iPad app supports automatic capture at intervals from 3 seconds to 10 minutes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Classroom collaboration
The Windows/Mac program lets users move and diagram works with its reflection function and share works over a network from multiple terminals, such as in a classroom.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Classroom sharing
The Windows/Mac program allows works to be shared over a network from multiple terminals, such as in a classroom.Read 8 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Desktop distribution
The maker says the Windows/Mac program is currently distributed only to a set number of test users.Read 8 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Desktop runtime
The Windows/Mac program runs with Adobe AIR.Read 8 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Export
The iPad app can save movies to Camera Roll and email work in flip-book image format.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Frame limit
The iPad app captures up to 999 frames per movie, while Koma Koma Lite captures up to 18.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Frame settings
The iPad app supports variable frame rates from 1 fps to 30 fps and image size of 1280×720.Read 8 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Image and playback
The iPad app lists 1280×720 images and a variable frame rate from 1 to 30 fps.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
iPad controls
The iPad app uses four buttons for shooting, deleting frames, loop playback, and saving.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
iPad requirements
The listed iPad requirements are iPad 2 or newer and iOS 5 or later.Read 8 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Onion skinning
The iPad app includes onion skinning.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Project type
KOMA KOMA LAB describes itself as a research project developing stop-motion animation software and hardware.Read 8 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Publisher background
The profile says Trigger Device Ltd. was established in 2000 by IAMAS students and has organized animation workshops and developed animation-making devices with Taruto Fuyama.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Reflection feature
The Windows/Mac program lets users arrange animation clips on screen and comment on them as part of its reflection function.Read 8 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
System requirements
The maker’s tech specs list Windows XP through Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7 for the computer program, and iOS 5 or later on iPad 2 or newer for the iPad app.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
Windows and Mac program
The maker says the Windows/Mac program runs with Adobe AIR and is distributed only to a set number of test users.Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org

Plans and prices

KOMA KOMA for iPad Free The maker lists an App Store release; no price is stated on the opened pages. Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org
KOMA KOMA Lite for iPad Free Limited version; up to 18 frames per work. No price is stated on the opened pages. Read 9 Oct 2026 · komakoma.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan is listed
  • iPad app supports onion skinning and timed capture
  • Movies can contain up to 999 frames
  • Desktop program supports network sharing in classrooms

Limits

  • Lite is limited to 18 frames per work
  • Desktop distribution is limited to a set number of users
  • Listed operating system requirements are older versions

Who it suits

Koma Koma suits educators and learners using stop-motion animation, particularly those who want frame capture and classroom sharing tools.

Verdict

Koma Koma offers frame capture and playback tools on iPad, plus reflection and network sharing features on Windows and Mac. The computer version has limited distribution, and the listed system requirements are specific older releases.

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