Aardman Animator vs AnyMotion
Aardman Animator
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| Figure | Aardman Animator | AnyMotion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.08/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Stop Motion Software | 8.0 (#11) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Intended users | Aardman describes the app as suitable for all ages and abilities, including people new to stop-motion. | Pixel Dealer describes AnyMotion as suitable for personal use, businesses, teachers, and students. |
| Privacy | The App Store listing says the developer indicated that the app does not collect data, and notes that Apple has not verified this information. | The privacy policy says requested personal information is retained on the user's device and is not collected by the maker, while third-party services may collect identifying information. |
| What it does | Aardman Animator is a stop-motion animation app for making animated movies. | AnyMotion combines stop-motion animation and hyperlapse creation in one app. |
Plans
AnyMotion
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- AnyMotion Unlimited — introductory yearly access$0.99 a year
- AnyMotion Unlimited introductory yearly$1 a year
- AnyMotion Unlimited monthly$7.99 a month
- AnyMotion Unlimited yearly$39.99 a year
- AnyMotion Unlimited — Yearly access$39.99 a year
In their own words
Aardman Animator
Aardman Animator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
AnyMotion
AnyMotion is an iOS and macOS tool for creating stop-motion animations, timelapse videos, Hyperlapse projects, and GIFs. Users can capture frames live, select a camera module, use a Bluetooth remote controller, and apply frame optimization. The editor provides a project timeline, effects, aspect-ratio selection, playback direction, speed, and frames-per-second controls, plus photo import from the gallery. Onion skinning helps compare successive frames. Users can choose formats for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. Export supports 4K video and GIF creation, including infinitely looping GIFs. The app requires iOS 15.0 or later and lists iPad and Mac compatibility, with macOS 12.0 or later for Mac. AnyMotion has a free download with in-app purchases. The Unlimited introductory yearly offer costs $0.99 a year, billed as a first month for $0.99 followed by $39.99 per year. Yearly access costs $39.99 a year. Unlimited plans include limitless frames, creative video tutorials, high-quality export, no watermark, and no ads. The terms grant a temporary license for personal, non-commercial viewing and prohibit commercial use under that license.