MotionBook - Draw & Animate

• MotionBook Full Features — $4.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

4.5 3470 ratings · App Store

1. 4/5Great great great, missing a few things

   Only been using it for a few minutes, I downloaded the app assuming there was a paid version and went in with the intent of buying it because I could just refund if I didn’t like it. It’s great, everything works well and is easy to use. There’s just a few thing that I think it needs to REALLY be awesome, I’ve seen another review mention layers, that’s a big one for me too. Aside from layers, I think that there really needs to be a way to select multiple frames at once so you can copy a motion without getting tangled in the pages if you get what I mean. It can get messy reusing a sequence of frames when there’s not an easy way to just copy and move the sequence. Last thing is less important over all, especially if layers are added, but I’d love to see a way to keep something selected and be able to go into other tools, like selecting the shirt of a character and then coloring it in without going beyond what you’ve selected. Kind of advanced mechanics for an app, I could do all this in photoshop which I have, but there’s a convenience in this that sitting at my desk doesn’t give. Over all I think the 5 dollar price point is fair, the app feels good, works well, produces fairly high quality pieces, if it had those few things I mentioned I would RAVE about this app none stop. Honestly it is so so so close to being nearly perfect for what it is.

   KegaB3 · 31 Jul 2026

2. 4/5UNDO!!!

   As an artist that is always scavenging for apps that are amazing and free to use, this app was perfect! When I first opened the app, the layout was not oversimplified, but also not overwhelming. The brushes on this app are few but awesome. If my friends were looking for a free animation app, this would be one of my top 3 recommendations. The only issue (and albeit a minor one) I have with this program is that when you double or triple tap to undo, it doesn’t have the function (for me). This is something I would love to see added because it makes everything much easier for the artist. The other thing is a selection tool, which would be very useful for editing small or large details. This is still a stellar app that I would recommend nonetheless!

   lollipops r gud galalalalalala · 31 Jul 2026

3. 3/5Missing a few things

   Some tools that could improve the app are 1. A bucket tool. I spent a very long time filling in pages! 2. Larger brush options. Not only would this mostly negate the need for a bucket, but it would also be more effective for making a lot of different things at larger scale without the possibility of making them different sizes accidentally. 3. Layers. I’m certain that this is the most mentioned issue within the reviews. It’s difficult to draw digitally, let alone animate, without being able to select layers to work in. Otherwise, it’s a pretty basic animation app. I would recommend this app over Flip-a-clip for more detailed animations just because of the smaller brushes that this one offers. However, if you’re looking for an animation app for vibrant colors and cuter animations with less detail, Flip-a-clip is the way to go. They offer layers and I think a wider selection of brushes, and they have a fill tool.

   Olliverghist · 31 Jul 2026

4. 5/5Powerful and easy to use

   This app is pretty powerful in its free state, but definitely worth the five bucks for the more advanced features. It’s a straight-forward flip-book animation tool that offers smooth drawing. Its interface is uncluttered and simple, and that’s actually the only problem I’ve found with it so far—there aren’t enough controls. By default, the app saves its internal projects to iCloud, which is useful if you’re going to be working on animations on different devices, but I prefer to keep everything on my iPad. It’s possible to set the default location to save projects to your local device, but you have to go to the settings app to do it. MotionBook is definitely worth playing with, if you’re interested in rotoscoping, adding doodles to existing videos or photos, or drawing animations from scratch.

   SFDex · 31 Jul 2026

5. 3/5Please fix this!🐉🐱

   So I LOVE animating! I include them in all my Yt videos! However sadly I may stop using this certain app because there is no bucket fill option. It may seem pathetic to stop using an app for that reason but the pain is real. Having to colour an entire page with your bare hands makes you feel like jello, and nobody wants to do that. I’m sorry for my rude words but it’s true. If you add this feature I will not delete the app, and I will come back give 5 stars and I will even change my review to something that would make people enjoy the concept of the game. Now it’s not like I’m expecting a change or respond since you haven’t responded to ANYONE else, but just letting you know 😉. Otherwise the app is okay. Okay- it’s been TWO WEEKS. I’m not being patient since it’s not like I’ll get a response anyway. I’m deleting this app and getting stick nodes instead. I recommend readers do too.

   SvetlanaCRMw · 31 Jul 2026

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