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iStopMotion
by iStopMotion
What iStopMotion is
iStopMotion is software for making stop-motion animations, claymation videos, and cartoons on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. The maker describes it especially for children and young students. Projects support live frame capture, onion skinning, timeline and navigator tools, and adjustable frame rates. Frames can come from an iPhone or iPad camera, webcam, built-in Mac camera, or Apple Continuity Camera; the free iStopMotion Cam App adds camera controls. Audio may be imported or recorded, and a waveform view helps match animation to a prerecorded soundtrack. Exports include animated GIFs of up to 200 frames and video formats supported by OS X, including Full HD and Apple ProRes. iMovie can combine scenes and add speed adjustments, color grading, and music. The product is paid, has a free trial, and no free plan is listed. The maker, iStopMotion, was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Germering, Germany. It states that it does not collect or share student data.
Who it suits
It suits children, students, educators, and other users creating stop-motion or claymation projects on Apple devices. Schools can use Apple School Manager for multiple-license purchasing inquiries.
What it does well
- Runs on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS
- Supports several camera sources
- Includes onion skinning and live capture
- Exports GIFs up to 200 frames
- Maker states student data is not collected
What to know first
- No free plan
- GIF export is limited to 200 frames
- Apple platforms only
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| iStopMotion | iPhone, iPad, Mac | $9.99, paid once |
As istopmotion.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
iStopMotion provides capture, animation, audio, and export tools across Apple platforms, with a workflow that can continue in iMovie. Its free trial can help students or creators assess the app before buying, although the listed plan has no price.
Facts from iStopMotion's own pages
- Audience
- The maker describes iStopMotion as designed especially for children and young students. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Audio
- The maker says users can animate to a prerecorded soundtrack using a sound waveform view. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Camera companion
- The maker says its free iStopMotion Cam App provides more camera controls. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Camera support
- The FAQ says users can capture frames with iPhone or iPad cameras, webcams, or a built-in Mac camera, and use Apple Continuity Camera. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Education licensing
- The maker recommends Apple School Manager for schools purchasing multiple licenses and directs other licensing inquiries to support. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1996 · istopmotion.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Frame rate
- Users can adjust the animation frame rate in project settings. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · istopmotion.com, 20 Sept 2026
- GIF export
- The maker’s site says users can export up to 200 frames as an animated GIF. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Germering, Germany · istopmotion.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integration
- The maker describes using iMovie to combine and arrange iStopMotion scenes and add edits such as speed adjustments, color grading, and music. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- macOS,iOS,iPadOS · istopmotion.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker states that it does not collect or share student data. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- iStopMotion creates stop-motion animations, claymation videos, and cartoons. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists email support at [email protected] and links to a community forum and FAQ. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker has a page titled “Free Trial,” but the opened page does not state a trial duration or terms. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Video export
- The maker says frames can be exported to formats supported by OS X, including Full HD and Apple ProRes. · istopmotion.com, 8 Oct 2026
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