OSnap!
OSnap!: A control-rich stop-motion app for Apple users who want serious capture and editing options. Ranked #9 of 29 in Stop Motion Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for iOS and Mac users wanting extensive controls.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best foriOS and Mac users wanting extensive controls
- Free planNo
- Onion skinningYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Manual EV, ISO, shutter, focus, and white-balance controls
- Frame editing, audio, overlays, interval capture, and adjustable export
- Connects with Apple, cloud storage, and social platforms
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Camera capture and photo importing require a subscription or purchase
- Limited to iOS and macOS platforms
Our verdict on OSnap!
OSnap! is a time-lapse and stop-motion photography app for filmmakers, animators, educators, hobbyists, and other creators using Apple devices. It captures still frames at intervals from 0.25 seconds to 48 hours, then supports shot-guide overlays, frame editing, audio, photo importing, and video rendering. The app is designed for iPhone and iPad, with compatibility for Macs running macOS 12.4 or later on Apple silicon. Its focus is practical control over frame-based production rather than broad platform coverage.
Pricing is structured around three paid options. The Monthly plan costs $1.99 per month, while the Annual plan costs $8.99 per year. Both include camera capture and photo importing through a subscription. The Lifetime plan costs $19.99 one time; camera capture and photo importing require a subscription or purchase. The published plans show no free plan, so buyers should choose based on expected use: annual or lifetime access makes more sense for recurring projects, while monthly billing suits shorter commitments.
OSnap! fits well into Apple-centered workflows. It can import photos from iOS Photos, Files, and cloud services including Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. Exports and sharing extend to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, with Apple Photos and Apple Music also supported. For production, manual camera controls, onion-skin overlays, voice commands, Wi-Fi-assisted capture, frame rearrangement, blending, reverse playback, voiceover, and export options give creators room to refine shots. Choose OSnap! if you work within iOS or macOS and want detailed capture and editing controls. Choose another tool if you need a free plan or support beyond Apple's platforms.
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OSnap! fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Onion skinning | Yes |
| Live frame capture | Yes |
| Exposure controls | Yes |
| Timeline editing | Yes |
| Audio support | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iOS, macOS |
| Deployment | Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Apple Photos, Apple Music, Files, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | osnapphotoapp.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
OSnap! integrations
OSnap! lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Photos
- Apple Music
- Files
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
- YouTube
Alternatives to OSnap!
- DragonframeA deep professional toolkit with broad hardware support and a high one-time price.9.4
- MOTK ShootA capable open-source capture studio with camera control, editing, audio, and recovery tools.9.2
- Stop Motion StudioA broad stop-motion toolkit with capture, editing, camera controls, audio, and compositing.8.9
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