iStopMotion review

iStopMotion was designed for kids taking their first steps in animation, and it still reads that way: a clear timeline, a camera overlay that shows the last frame over the live picture, and instant playback so students see their movement right away. Audio can be imported or recorded, time-lapse capture is built in, and the free iStopMotion Remote Camera app lets a second iPhone or iPad act as a wireless camera. A flip book feature prints key frames to a PDF, which works well as a take-home classroom activity. Boinx states that it does not collect or share student data, and one $9.99 purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac with no in-app purchases. The concern is age. The App Store lists version 4.0 from March 2019 as the latest release, so newer features such as green screen, drawing tools or object removal are missing, and there is no Windows or Chromebook version.

Who it is for

Apple classrooms that want a single paid app with no in-app purchases

Price

$9.99 one-time on the US App Store (iPhone, iPad and Mac).

iStopMotion Your story, frame by frame $9.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Camera overlay that blends the live image with the previous frame
• Instant playback, a timeline and a navigator for long projects
• Import or record audio
• Free iStopMotion Remote Camera app turns a second iPhone or iPad into a wireless camera
• Flip book printing to a PDF of key frames

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One $9.99 purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac, with no in-app purchases
• Strength: The vendor states it does not collect or share any student data
• Strength: Works with iPhone, iPad and USB webcams as cameras
• Weakness: The App Store shows version 4.0 from March 27, 2019 as the latest update
• Weakness: No Windows, Android or Chromebook version
• Weakness: Only 23 ratings on the US App Store, so there is little recent user feedback

Key facts

• Price: $9.99 one-time (US App Store)
• Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac (macOS 11 or later)
• Latest version: 4.0, March 27, 2019
• Age rating: 4+ on the App Store

Where it ranks

iStopMotion is No. 8 in our Best Stop Motion Animation Software verdict.