AnyMotion vs iMotion
AnyMotion
stopmotion.app
iMotion
imotiongallery.netSide by side
| Figure | AnyMotion | iMotion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.08/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Spec score · Stop Motion Software | 9.1 (#3) | 8.0 (#13) |
| Editing | The app lets users edit videos, choose a format for social platforms, and set speed and frames per second. | The maker says the built-in editor can trim, adjust, and refine footage in the app. |
| Export | The app listing says it supports 4K video and GIF creation and saving GIFs with an infinite loop. | The App Store listing says videos can be exported in 4K UHD, 1080p, or 720p HD and shared as videos, photos, or animated GIFs. |
| Privacy | 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. | The privacy policy says user data and photos remain on the device and are not transmitted to external servers or third parties. |
| Purpose | AnyMotion is a tool for creating stop-motion animation and timelapse videos. | iMotion is an app for creating time-lapse and stop-motion videos. |
| Security | The privacy policy says the maker uses commercially acceptable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security. | The privacy policy says reasonable measures are used to protect collected information but absolute security cannot be guaranteed. |
| Support | The product pages provide [email protected] for questions. | The maker’s site provides a Support link and a contact email address. |
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
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.
iMotion
iMotion is an iOS app for creating time-lapse and stop-motion videos. Capture options include time-lapse, manual frames, microphone-triggered capture, and importing images from the library. Users can adjust focus, exposure, and white balance, with live frame capture and onion skinning available for frame work. Another device can control recording for stable, hands-free shooting. The built-in editor trims, adjusts, and refines footage, with timeline editing. Exports are available in 4K UHD, 1080p, or 720p HD and can be shared as videos, photos, or animated GIFs. The free plan has limited features. Yearly Premium costs $39.99 a year after a 7-day free trial and provides unlimited access; it renews automatically unless disabled at least 24 hours before the period ends. iMotion requires iOS 13.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 13.0 or later on iPad. The privacy policy says user data and photos remain on the device, while anonymous aggregated analytics may be collected and the App Store disclosure lists identifiers and usage data used for tracking. Enterprise sales are available for teams, labs, classrooms, institutions, studios, and educational environments.