Callipeg

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Country: Japan (JP)
Founded: 2019
Developer: Enoben
Pricing: Freemium ($3/month or $20/year subscription; $70 perpetual license on iOS; $14.99 one-time purchase on Android)
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android

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Animation

Overview

Callipeg is a 2D hand-drawn animation application designed for frame-by-frame and keyframe animation workflows on mobile devices. The app serves both professional animators and beginners, offering tools for traditional animation, storyboarding, and pre-visualization across various creative disciplines including film, game design, and UI animation. It emphasizes intuitive usability and provides a professional-grade animation environment with features like onion skinning, customizable frame rates, and flexible export options.

Key Features

Onion Skinning - View previous and next frames simultaneously to focus on animation principles like anticipation and weight.
Keyframe Animation - Define layer states at specific times with automatic interpolation for smooth motion.
Customizable Frame Rates - Match imported video footage or create flipbook-style animations with adjustable frame rates.
Custom Brushes - Create and use personalized brush sets for drawing and animation.
Controllable Timeline - Manage animation sequences with a flexible, editable timeline interface.
Separate Audio Layer - Add and synchronize audio tracks independently from animation layers.
Gesture Support - Use touch gestures for efficient navigation and tool control.
Multiple Export Formats - Export animations in various formats for different use cases and platforms.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Basic animation tools with limited features
Monthly Subscription	$3/month (iOS) or equivalent	Full feature access with regular updates
Annual Subscription	$20/year (iOS) or equivalent	Full feature access with regular updates at discounted rate
Perpetual License (iOS)	$70 one-time	Permanent full access to all features, no recurring charges
Android One-Time Purchase	$14.99 one-time	Full feature access with all updates included, no subscription required

Platforms & Requirements

Callipeg runs on iOS 13 and later on iPad with Apple Pencil support, and on Android tablets with stylus support. The Android version is optimized for tablet devices and does not require a subscription. iOS users can choose between subscription or perpetual license models, while Android offers a single one-time purchase option.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Video footage import
Frame-by-frame animation export
Keyframe animation export
Storyboard creation and export
Multiple file format support
Audio layer import and synchronization

Alternatives

App	Difference
Procreate Dreams	iPad-exclusive animation app with tighter integration into the Procreate ecosystem; subscription-based model.
Rough Animator	Cross-platform animation app with emphasis on frame-by-frame animation; available on both iOS and Android with different pricing.
FlipaClip	Mobile-first animation app with social sharing features; freemium model with in-app purchases.
Animation Desk	Web-based and mobile animation tool with cloud collaboration features; focuses on ease of use for beginners.

Reputation

Callipeg is widely regarded as one of the top traditional 2D animation applications for iPad, praised for its intuitive interface and powerful onion skinning workflow that appeals to professional animators. Users appreciate its flexibility in supporting both frame-by-frame and keyframe animation methods, as well as its versatility for pre-visualization across multiple creative disciplines. The app's strength lies in its accessibility for beginners combined with professional-grade tools, though some users note the subscription model on iOS as a consideration compared to the one-time purchase option on Android.

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