iMotion
Mobile app for creating time-lapse and stop-motion videos.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $2.99
- Best foriPhone users needing high-resolution export
- Free planYes
- Onion skinningYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes capture, camera controls, onion skinning, editing, and export
- Manual focus, exposure, and white-balance controls support precise capture
- Exports 4K, 1080p, 720p, photos, videos, and animated GIFs
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS devices
- Free access is limited
- 4K export depends on supported devices
Our verdict on iMotion
iMotion is an iPhone and iPad app for creating time-lapse and stop-motion videos. It is aimed at creators, students, professionals, schools, studios, and other organizations that need frame-by-frame animation on a mobile device. Capture options include manual frame capture, automated modes, microphone-triggered capture, and remote capture from another device. Onion skin mode, frame arrangement, preview, and built-in editing tools cover the core workflow from shooting through export.
The freemium structure gives users access to stop-motion capture, camera controls, onion skinning, editing, and export through the free version, with limited access. Premium Weekly costs $2.99 per week with monthly billing, while Premium Yearly costs $39.99 per year with annual billing. Both paid plans provide unlimited access to all features. A full-version option is also listed, and pricing can vary by country. For recurring projects, the yearly plan presents a lower stated billing frequency than the weekly option; users mainly exploring the workflow may prefer starting with the free version.
iMotion’s strongest fit is a mobile-first production setup that still needs detailed camera control and higher-resolution output. The app supports focus, exposure, and white-balance adjustments, frame-by-frame preview and arrangement, trimming and adjustments, and export in 4K, 1080p, 720p, photo, video, and animated GIF formats. Remote capture from another device adds flexibility for staged scenes. However, iOS-only availability narrows its usefulness for teams working across different platforms, and 4K output depends on supported devices. Choose iMotion for iPhone or iPad stop-motion work with granular capture controls and high-resolution export; choose an alternative if cross-platform coverage is essential.
iMotion pricing
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iMotion fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Onion skinning | Yes |
| Live frame capture | Yes |
| Exposure controls | Yes |
| Timeline editing | Yes |
| Audio support | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | iOS |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $2.99 (source) |
| Website | imotiongallery.net |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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