AnyMotion
AnyMotion: A focused Apple-device stop-motion app with strong capture and export tools. Ranked #21 of 29 in Stop Motion Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple iOS and Mac stop motion.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSimple iOS and Mac stop motion
- Free planYes
- Onion skinningYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Ghost frames help align successive shots during capture.
- Free plan includes 4K video and GIF export.
- Bluetooth remote support and timeline editing simplify capture.
Where it doesn't
- No verified exposure or audio features are included.
- Android and Windows support is described as upcoming.
- AnyMotion Unlimited is required for unlimited frames and no watermark.
Our verdict on AnyMotion
AnyMotion is a stop-motion, timelapse and hyperlapse creation app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It suits creators who want a focused frame-based animation workflow rather than a broad video editor. Live camera capture, photo-library import, ghost-frame overlays and frame-by-frame timeline editing cover the core process from shooting through assembly. Playback speed, frames-per-second controls and aspect-ratio selection add practical control for short animations and hyperlapse projects.
The free plan is unusually capable for basic production. It includes capture, ghost frames, timeline and individual frame editing, speed controls, aspect-ratio selection, video and GIF export, 4K video and GIF export, and Bluetooth remote-controller support. The paid option is AnyMotion Unlimited, which adds unlimited frames, high-quality video export, no watermark and no ads. A starting price of 3.99 is listed, while the published product details identify the paid offering by plan name and benefits rather than providing a broader tier structure. The result is a straightforward upgrade path for projects that exceed the free plan's frame allowance or need cleaner exports.
AnyMotion's main strength is focus: it combines capture and editing in one Apple-device app without adding AI features or an open-source workflow. Its limitations matter for more technical productions. Exposure controls and audio features are not part of the listed capabilities, so users needing those functions should choose a more specialized alternative. Android and Windows support are described as upcoming, making the current fit strongest for Apple users. Pick AnyMotion for accessible stop-motion and hyperlapse creation on iPhone, iPad or Mac; look elsewhere if cross-platform access, sound editing or exposure control is central to the project.
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AnyMotion fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Onion skinning | Yes |
| Live frame capture | Yes |
| Exposure controls | Not verified |
| Timeline editing | Yes |
| Audio support | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | ios, macos |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | stopmotion.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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- DragonframeA deep professional toolkit with broad hardware support and a high one-time price.9.4
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- Stop Motion StudioA broad stop-motion toolkit with capture, editing, camera controls, audio, and compositing.8.9
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