iStopMotion vs Stop Motion Studio
iStopMotion
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Stop Motion Studio
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| Figure | iStopMotion | Stop Motion Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Stop Motion Software | 8.2 (#7) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Spec score · Animation Software | 7.8 (#69) | 9.0 (#12) |
| Audio | The maker says users can animate to a prerecorded soundtrack using a sound waveform view. | Users can record dialogue, use built-in music and sound effects, trim clips, change volume, and add fades. |
| Camera support | The FAQ says users can capture frames with iPhone or iPad cameras, webcams, or a built-in Mac camera, and use Apple Continuity Camera. | The product page describes DSLR camera control, including Live View and in-app shutter speed, ISO, and aperture controls. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS,iOS,iPadOS | iOS,Android,macOS,Windows |
| Privacy | The maker states that it does not collect or share student data. | The privacy policy says the app does not collect, store, or share personal data and does not track users or show advertisements. |
| Support | The maker lists email support at [email protected] and links to a community forum and FAQ. | The maker provides an app manual, tutorials, and a contact support option. |
Plans
Stop Motion Studio
- FreeFree
- Pro (iPhone and iPad)Price not published
- Pro 2 (Mac)Price not published
- FreeFree
- Stop Motion Studio (free mobile version)Free
- Pro$5.99, paid once
- Stop Motion Studio Pro (iPhone and iPad)$5.99, paid once
- School site licensePrice not published
In their own words
iStopMotion
iStopMotion has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Stop Motion Studio
Stop Motion Studio is an app for creating stop-motion animation with frame-by-frame capture and editing. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Camera capture can be automatic or manual, with controls for focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance; the app can create 4K video. Editing tools include a frame-by-frame editor, zoomable timeline, audio, titles, credits, and filters. Onion skinning, composition guides, a path layer, and reference images or video support planning movement and framing. The product page also describes DSLR control with Live View and in-app shutter speed, ISO, and aperture settings. Finished movies can be saved as video, GIF, sticker, or flipbook; raw images can also be exported, and projects transferred to another device. The free mobile version costs nothing and includes core classroom features such as frame-by-frame capture, onion skinning, and video export. Green screen, rotoscoping, 4K export, and other advanced tools require an upgrade. The Pro app for iPhone and iPad is listed at $5.99, paid once, with no subscription. The maker says there is no trial or free version for Windows or macOS.