iMotion review

iMotion is a camera-first app that treats time-lapse and stop motion as two sides of the same job. You choose a capture mode, whether a timed interval, manual taps, a microphone trigger or frames imported from the photo library, then arrange and preview the sequence frame by frame. Manual focus, exposure and white balance matter for stop motion because auto settings make frames flicker as you move around the set, and iMotion lets you lock all three. Finished work exports at 4K UHD, 1080p or 720p, or as photos and animated GIFs. The Full Version is a one-time $5.99 on the US App Store, which is fair for what it does. It is narrower than Stop Motion Studio, though: there are no audio tools in its listing, no drawing or green screen, it runs only on iPhone and iPad, and the listing offers weekly and yearly premium plans next to the one-time purchase.

Who it is for

iPhone users who shoot both time-lapse and stop motion

Price

Free app; Full Version $5.99 one-time, or premium from $29.99 per year (US App Store).

iMotion Full Version $5.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Capture modes for time-lapse, manual capture, microphone trigger and library import
• Export in 4K UHD, 1080p or 720p
• Manual focus, exposure and white balance
• Frame-by-frame arrangement and preview
• Export as video, photos or animated GIF

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Full Version is a one-time $5.99 on the US App Store
• Strength: Manual focus, exposure and white balance keep lighting steady across frames
• Strength: Microphone trigger allows hands-free capture
• Weakness: iPhone and iPad only, in English only
• Weakness: No sound recording or music tools are listed
• Weakness: Subscription options sit next to the one-time purchase, which can confuse buyers

Key facts

• Price: Free; Full Version $5.99 one-time; premium $2.99 weekly or $29.99 yearly
• Platforms: iPhone, iPad (iOS 13 or later)
• Export: 4K UHD, 1080p or 720p video, photos, GIF
• Age rating: 4+ on the App Store

Where it ranks

iMotion is No. 7 in our Best Stop Motion Animation Software verdict.