FlipaClip

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2012
Developer: Visual Blasters LLC
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android

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Animation

Overview

FlipaClip is a mobile app for drawing, animating, and creating 2D animations, flipbooks, and short movies. It targets beginners, influencers, creators, and professionals for cartoon, anime, and story animation.²⁵⁷

Key Features

Frame-by-frame animation - Create animations by drawing individual frames.
Drawing tools - Provides brushes and tools for hand-drawn 2D artwork.
Onion skinning - View previous and next frames semi-transparently for smooth animation.
Audio support - Add soundtracks, voiceovers, and sound effects to projects.
Layers - Work with multiple layers per frame for complex compositions.
Export options - Export animations as video files or GIFs.
Account management - Create and edit user profiles with email, Apple, Google, or Facebook.
Customization - Personalize interface with modes and accent colors.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core drawing and animation tools with ads and limits.
FlipaClip Plus	In-app purchase	Ad-free experience, advanced tools, and premium features; requires parent approval for under 13.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store, designed for tablets like iPad.²⁵ No minimum requirements specified in sources; runs on standard mobile devices. No web or desktop versions mentioned.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Export to video/GIF
Import images/audio
Apple login
Google login
Facebook login

Alternatives

App	Difference
RoughAnimator	Standalone animation app with similar frame-by-frame tools, focused on professional workflows.
Animation Desk	Mobile animation app emphasizing pencil sketching and layer management.
Procreate Dreams	iPad-exclusive animation tool integrated with Procreate drawing features.
Krita	Free desktop app with animation capabilities, more suited for advanced digital art.

Reputation

FlipaClip is popular among millions of users for its accessible 2D animation tools on mobile devices, praised for ease of use by beginners and creators.²⁷ Criticisms include limitations in the free version like ads and feature restrictions, with premium upgrades needed for full access.⁵⁶ It maintains an active community with account features and support resources.

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