Stop Motion Studio

Active

Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2011
Developer: CATEATER, LLC
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android

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Animation

Overview

Stop Motion Studio is a mobile app for creating stop-motion animations by capturing frames with a camera or importing images. It targets beginners, children, and hobbyists, offering onion skinning, frame editing, and export options up to 4K for sharing as videos, GIFs, or stickers.¹²⁵

Key Features

Onion Skinning - Overlay mode shows differences between frames to align movements precisely.¹²
Animation Guides - Customizable guidelines assist in framing and positioning objects.¹²
Frame Editing - Copy, paste, cut, and insert frames with interactive timeline support.²
Audio Addition - Record or add voice and sound over specific frames or entire video.²⁴
Titles and Credits - Built-in editor for adding text cards, titles, and credits (Pro feature).²⁴
Color Adjustment - Adjust graphics colors and format text properties.¹
Export Options - Share in 4K video, GIF, or iMessage sticker via WhatsApp, Messages, Google Drive.¹
Remote Camera - Use phone as remote camera for iPad or other devices (Pro feature).⁴

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic capture, onion skinning, frame editing, limited exports.
Pro	$4.99 (one-time)	Advanced editing, titles/credits, remote camera, manual camera controls, speech bubbles, backgrounds.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS and Android devices. Requires standard mobile hardware; camera access needed for live capture. Pro features like remote camera enable phone-to-iPad control, but advanced editing may need export to desktop software.¹²⁴⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

WhatsApp export
Messages export
Google Drive export
iMessage stickers
Animated GIF export
Photo library import
Camera interface capture

Alternatives

App	Difference
Dragonframe	Professional desktop software with advanced DSLR control, higher cost, not mobile-focused.
iStopMotion	macOS/iOS app with live preview and remote capture, lacks Android support.
Stop Motion Director	Android/iOS app emphasizing grid guides and audio, fewer editing tools than Stop Motion Studio.
Claymation	Simple free Android app for basic stop-motion, no Pro upgrades or advanced exports.

Reputation

Users praise its intuitive interface suitable for children and beginners, reliable camera quality, and fun editing features like voice recording.¹²⁵ The free version offers strong basics, but Pro unlocks essential tools like titles and remote camera, making the upgrade worthwhile for frequent users.⁴ Some note limitations in advanced editing, recommending export to software like After Effects for professional results.¹

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