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Aardman Animator
Bristol, United Kingdom
What it is
Aardman Animator is a stop-motion app for making animated movies on Android and iOS. Aardman describes it as suitable for all ages and abilities, including people new to stop-motion, and the app includes hint and tip videos. A timeline and onion skinning support frame-by-frame work, with tools to delete, duplicate, and move frames. Users can shoot in portrait or landscape, set focus and exposure options, and use an automatic timer. The app also supports recording dialogue or sound effects and adjusting playback speed. Finished animations can be exported as MP4 files and shared with friends or on social media. Unlockable trophies offer achievements to collect. The app is free to download. The App Store listing says Apple devices require iOS 12.0 or later, supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, lists English as the language, and gives an age rating of 4+. The developer indicated that the app does not collect data, though Apple says it has not verified that information.
For and against
For
- Includes hint and tip videos.
- Timeline and onion skinning support frame editing.
- Can record dialogue or sound effects.
- Exports animations as MP4 files.
- Free to download.
Against
- Apple devices require iOS 12.0 or later.
- English is the listed language.
- Apple has not verified the developer's no-data-collection statement.
The verdict
Aardman Animator combines frame-editing tools, capture options, and sound recording for stop-motion movie creation. It is free to download, with the App Store listing specifying iOS requirements and noting that its privacy information has not been verified by Apple.
Who it suits
It may suit beginners and other users interested in making stop-motion movies. Aardman describes the app as suitable for all ages and abilities.
Plans and prices
Free
Free to download
Read 3 Oct 2026 · shaunthesheep.com
On the record
- Achievements
- The app includes unlockable trophies to collect.shaunthesheep.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Animation tools
- The app has a timeline, onion skinning, and tools to delete, duplicate, and move frames.shaunthesheep.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Capture and sound
- Users can shoot in portrait or landscape, set focus and exposure options, use an automatic timer, and record dialogue or sound effects.shaunthesheep.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Aardman describes the app as suitable for all ages and abilities, including people new to stop-motion.shaunthesheep.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Learning help
- The app includes hints and tips videos that show users how to use it.shaunthesheep.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- The App Store listing gives the app an age rating of 4+ and lists English as its language.apps.apple.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Output and sharing
- Users can adjust playback speed, export animations as MP4 files, and share them with friends or on social media.shaunthesheep.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Platforms and compatibility
- Aardman links to the App Store and Google Play; the App Store listing says it requires iOS 12.0 or later and supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.apps.apple.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The App Store listing says the developer indicated that the app does not collect data, and notes that Apple has not verified this information.apps.apple.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- The App Store listing gives [email protected] as the developer contact email.apps.apple.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Aardman Animator is a stop-motion animation app for making animated movies.shaunthesheep.com · read 3 Oct 2026
