AnyMotion vs iStopMotion
AnyMotion
stopmotion.appiStopMotion
istopmotion.comSide by side
| Figure | AnyMotion | iStopMotion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.08/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Stop Motion Software | 9.1 (#3) | 8.2 (#7) |
| GIF export | Users can export looping GIFs and set the loop value. | The maker’s site says users can export up to 200 frames as an animated GIF. |
| 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 maker states that it does not collect or share student data. |
| Purpose | AnyMotion is a tool for creating stop-motion animation and timelapse videos. | iStopMotion creates stop-motion animations, claymation videos, and cartoons. |
| Support | The product pages provide [email protected] for questions. | The maker lists email support at [email protected] and links to a community forum and FAQ. |
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.
iStopMotion
iStopMotion has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.