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iMotion vs LapseMaker
Both stand on stop motion software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
Choose iMotion if you want time-lapse or stop-motion capture with camera controls, editing, and multiple export formats on iPhone or iPad. The free plan has limited features, so full access requires Yearly Premium at $39.99 a year after a 7-day trial.
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Free plan Android
Choose LapseMaker if you want an Android app for timelapse or stop-motion work, with local rendering and a free plan that has no ads or watermarks. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Android or dependable 8K output.
Visit LapseMakerThe facts
| iMotion | LapseMaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Yearly Premium: $39.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | imotiongallery.net | tinyepoch.com |
| On stop motion software | #10 of 29 | #14 of 29 |
iMotion: what it does well
- Several capture methods include microphone triggers and library imports.
- Manual controls cover focus, exposure, and white balance.
- Remote control supports hands-free recording from another device.
- Exports include 4K UHD, 1080p, and 720p HD.
- Footage can be shared as videos, photos, or animated GIFs.
What to know first
- The app is available on iOS only.
- The free plan has limited features.
- Yearly Premium costs $39.99 a year after the trial.
- Premium auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before renewal.
LapseMaker: what it does well
- Imports individual images or whole folders.
- Processes up to 2,000 images at once.
- Renders on the device; photos stay local unless shared.
- Offers 1080p and 4K rendering, with experimental 8K.
- Stop-Motion Lab includes onion skinning and frame capture.
What to know first
- Available on Android only.
- Experimental 8K depends on source resolution and device capability.
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