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Stick Nodes alternatives

Users often seek alternatives to Stick Nodes due to its complexity for beginners, issues with saving and crashing, and paywalls for essential features like MP4 export and sounds. Alternatives offer different approaches, from frame-by-frame drawing to pre-posed models or combat-focused gameplay.

Why users look for alternatives to Stick Nodes

The alternatives

FlipaClip
4.6★ · 254,554 ratings · Free

FlipaClip is an animation app that allows users to create frame-by-frame animations, with some users finding it helpful for starting animation . While it offers a good platform for animating, many users report significant issues with frequent and disruptive ads, even after purchasing a one-time fee in the past R51R54R55. Key features like adding sound and certain brushes are often locked behind paywalls or subscriptions R53R54. Some users also experienced lag and bugs with ads not loading .

Better for: FlipaClip is better for users who prefer traditional frame-by-frame drawing for animation and are willing to contend with ads or pay for premium features R51R54. It suits those who want to animate with their own drawings rather than pre-made stick figures .

Head-to-head: Stick Nodes vs FlipaClip
Supreme Duelist
4.6★ · 17,587 ratings · Free

Supreme Duelist is a game focused on stickman combat, offering addictive gameplay for various player types, from casual to skilled R71. Users enjoy its fun aspect and the ability to create fighting mini-movies R40. However, the game is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, which can interrupt gameplay, remove audio, and even cause progress loss R68. There are also reports of bugs in multiplayer and issues with in-game mechanics R67. Users desire more customization options and a sandbox mode with free weapons R71.

Better for: Supreme Duelist is better for users primarily interested in creating or playing stickman fighting scenarios and mini-movies R40. It suits those who enjoy simple, addictive combat gameplay and are less focused on detailed animation creation R71.

Head-to-head: Stick Nodes vs Supreme Duelist
Magic Poser
3.8★ · 11,930 ratings · Free

Magic Poser is an app designed for posing models to use as art references, with users finding it easy to pose models even on handheld devices R83. However, the app is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywalling, with only a single male muscular model available for free R81R82. Female models, customization options, and most preset poses are locked behind subscriptions or one-time purchases R79R82. Recent updates have reportedly reduced the number of free models available even for previously paid accounts R79. Some users also report issues with leg posing mechanics .

Better for: Magic Poser is better for artists who need pose references and are willing to pay for access to a variety of models and features . It suits those who find its posing interface intuitive and don't mind the significant paywalls .

Head-to-head: Stick Nodes vs Magic Poser
Stick Battle
4.6★ · 9,724 ratings · Free

Stick Battle is a war game that some users find fun and entertaining, with a desire for more units and promo codes R94. However, it is widely criticized for being repetitive, having too many ads that pop up randomly, and being a 'pay-to-win' game R93. Users also report issues with in-app purchases not delivering rewards and the game stealing money R95R96. There are indications that the game might no longer be supported by its creator .

Better for: Stick Battle is better for users who enjoy simple, repetitive stickman war games and are prepared to encounter frequent ads and potential issues with in-app purchases R93.

Head-to-head: Stick Nodes vs Stick Battle
Stick Nodes Pro
4.8★ · 6,484 ratings · $3.99

Stick Nodes Pro is the paid version of Stick Nodes, offering multiple advantages over the original and allowing users to let their imagination be free R111. Many users consider it worth the time and money, finding it cheap for the features and customization it provides . It is praised as a great animation tool for both beginners and veterans, helping users develop animation skills . However, some users still find it has many buttons, making it potentially overwhelming R107. There are also reports of lag when adding too many frames and a 'jumpscare' similar to the free version R109.

Better for: Stick Nodes Pro is better for users who already enjoy the core mechanics of Stick Nodes and are willing to pay a small sum for enhanced features, customization, and an ad-free experience R111. It suits those looking to seriously pursue stick figure animation and want more advanced tools without switching to a completely different app .

Head-to-head: Stick Nodes vs Stick Nodes Pro
Stick with Stick Nodes if

You should stick with the main Stick Nodes app if you are a beginner looking to learn the basics of animation, especially stick figure fights, and appreciate that it automatically carries over previous frames R1. It's also a good choice if you are comfortable with the free features and don't mind the limitations, as some users find it sufficient without the Pro version .

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Frequently asked

Is Stick Nodes good for beginners?
Stick Nodes receives mixed reviews for beginners; some users find it easy and a great way to start learning animation R1, while others find it tricky, confusing due to too many buttons, and lacking tutorials R3R6R13R21.
What features are paid in Stick Nodes?
In Stick Nodes, exporting animations as an MP4 file, accessing sounds, and having more freedom or options in character creation are features locked behind a paywall or require the 'Pro' version R8R12R18R19.
Does Stick Nodes have ads?
Yes, some users report experiencing many ads when trying to animate in Stick Nodes R25, although one user mentioned there are no ads R38.
What are common technical issues with Stick Nodes?
Common technical issues with Stick Nodes include animations not saving, the app crashing, and incompatibility with certain iOS versions R4R9R15R16.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Stick Nodes 3/5 · US Could be better: It’s tricky to figure out and idk how you get more characters.
  2. [R6] Stick Nodes 3/5 · US Confused: I’m very confused on how this app works on animating cause there’s too many buttons
  3. [R13] Stick Nodes 1/5 · US To annoying: It made me crash out like what is the point of the game it’s still hard is there a reason that I made this so hard for you gets this game? What are they gonna do? Just keep it on their iPad and do nothing with it. Change the age to like nine or something because what in the heck maybe other people could do this one but no why this is why I gave him one star too annoying
  4. [R21] Stick Nodes 3/5 · GB Needs tutorial: The game is very good to animate with and recommended by most animators but it is very complicated for a beginner to use and most people end up giving up and using a different app because they don’t know what to do
  5. [R4] Stick Nodes 1/5 · US Meh: I would not recommend I was working on a thing and then my phone died then it DIDNT SAVE!! This game SUCKS SO MUCH!!
  6. [R9] Stick Nodes 3/5 · US Not supportive of certain iOS versions: I love the app, but my version of iOS (14.2.2) won’t let me open the app.
  7. [R15] Stick Nodes 3/5 · GB It’s OK: Good for animations but can’t save animations and can’t Go to Home Screen and to complicated
  8. [R16] Stick Nodes 1/5 · US Crashing: Bruh, I want to use this animating app so bad but I can’t use it when I’m on Mac because it keeps crashing. I looks very good but I can’t use it. And I want to use this app in my videos but I can’t.
  9. [R8] Stick Nodes 4/5 · US Buena pero: It's good but it lacks more freedom it's very restricted for us to buy the money one
  10. [R12] Stick Nodes 3/5 · US You can at least make a stick noodles pro free: Quite tired that we have to pay to get stick noodles pro at least make it free for some of us. Can you make it a little bit easier? To animate.
  11. [R17] Stick Nodes 5/5 · US Fox kid: Good to make videos
  12. [R18] Stick Nodes 3/5 · GB Why is export as mp4 PRO!?!?: …This is a very good app, and I REAAALLLYYY LOVE IT… But… WHY THE HELL DOES EXPORTING IT AS A MP4 PRO!? IM NOT SPENDING MONEY JUST SO I CAN PUT IT ON YOURUBE, PLS TELL MEEE WHYYY STICK NODES😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
  13. [R10] Stick Nodes 1/5 · US So garbage: Like I don’t even know how to draw hair all these segments and stupid stuff just put an option that says hair and the color you want for it and make options that say shoe and what shoe you want like you make it so difficult I hate this junk ong.
  14. [R33] Stick Nodes 1/5 · GB Great game🙂.: You can’t edit your stickman😐,great game bro,really great game 😐
  15. [R35] Stick Nodes 1/5 · GB Horrible: It’s way too complicated. I can’t even make the body of a new character long. The animation tools are horrible. JUST TRASH AND HORRIBLE LOW QUALITY EVERYTHING. Review 2: Still bad. I understand a bit better, but making a new stick figure is way too complex. This is the only animation app thing like this, and making a single stick figure is too hard. Asks for ALL your photos, videos
  16. [R25] Stick Nodes 1/5 · GB why: why is there so many ads when I try and animate and it’s so hard to animate!!!
  17. [R7] Stick Nodes 2/5 · US delete jumpscare rn: pls delete the jumpscare. When i went in to the app, the stickfigure had a scary face, then after, it jumpscared me with an open mouth that had BLOOD IN IT. REMOVE THIS RN!!!!!!!!!!!! PLS!!!!!!!!!!! I HATE IT! ALSO, WDYM 4+ THERES A JUMPSCARE WHY DID YOU DO THIS???????? PLEASE DELETE ITTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. [R51] FlipaClip 1/5 · US What’s happened..: It was 2019. I was happily animating with this app for the first time. It felt so free. I could use anything any time. After a while, I got tired of ads. I purchased a one time fee promising me that I would never have to watch ads again. It was a simple price- $8.00. I kept on animating a ton. It went on for years. Then 2023 came. I got on the app after installing one update- an
  19. [R53] FlipaClip 3/5 · US Not fair: Why do you make all the helpful and nice things cost money? I’m 9 going on 10 and i cant even add the sound i want without the app trying to force me to pay for premium and also the adds arev very disruptive. I am disappointed that i thought it would be diffrent
  20. [R54] FlipaClip 2/5 · US Ads, greedy.: If you want a simple animation it does the job but it’s exetremely annoying because you have to pay money just to add sound. You could buy the whatever it is and you’ll just get what you’d expect to be free. They really don’t need that much money, they’re just greedy asf and want more. And the every time I want to play my animation it shoves an ad that I’ll never buy a product from i
  21. [R55] FlipaClip 4/5 · US To many adds: 4/5 to many adds
  22. [R40] Stick Nodes 5/5 · US OMG this game is so fun. I have been able to show my parents my own fighting mini movies.: 5 stars
  23. [R67] Supreme Duelist 3/5 · US the wifi multplayer is bugged: i tried to play cross-platform with my brother and it didnt work we tried many times if your able to fix it id be really happy
  24. [R68] Supreme Duelist 1/5 · US Read this: Too many ads, waste of time, and DELETES YOUR PROGRESS!!! DO NOT PLAY!!!
  25. [R71] Supreme Duelist 5/5 · US Good game: I love it, it’s good for every type of player, from casual, to skilled, and everything in between. I love the gameplay! This game is very addictive. Although I have one suggestion… can you make it so it is more customizable? It feels a little basic either way the menus and stuff.
  26. [R79] Magic Poser 1/5 · US Reductive updates and absurd prices!!!: I paid for the one-time payment a few years ago and for a while there were multiple models for both male and female available to everyone. Today I open the app again after a while, still with my paid acc, and now I only have access to two realistic models, and 2 stylized models, but NO “anime” models. One of the male and female models under that category us
  27. [R81] Magic Poser 3/5 · US Very pay blocked: If you’re really only interested in having a reference for basic blocks and a muscular man for free, then this is the perfect app for you. There’s no tutorial, which is fine it’s fairly simple to use, and a single human model to pose for free. I find it frustrating that there is only one model; I understand that it’s the free version but at least there should be a female model th
  28. [R82] Magic Poser 1/5 · US you need to pay!: customization + female models are locked behind a PAYWALL. all you get for free is a single muscular adult male model. do not consider this app unless you solely draw men with that specific body type or you’re willing to pay for pro/master…
  29. [R83] Magic Poser 5/5 · US OMG I CANT STOP MAKING THINGS!: This game is a posing game and i honestly like it
  30. [R93] Stick Battle 1/5 · US Repetitive: Its super repetitive with no other gamemodes and ridiculous requirements for other characters, and when you get stuck on a level you have to redo that quest again and again just to buy one troop and still cant beat it
  31. [R94] Stick Battle 5/5 · US I love this game but please at more units: 5 stars
  32. [R95] Stick Battle 3/5 · US Great game but a waste of money: I’ve spent 18 dollars and still nothing please fix this issue devs still the game is a great entertainment
  33. [R96] Stick Battle 1/5 · US Game: This games steals you’re money after purchasing the special.. but good war game
  34. [R107] Stick Nodes Pro 2/5 · US I am speechless: Well so um yeah this app kinda sucks (no offense) (sorry in advance if you left a 5 star review) there are so many buttons so if your good at pressing a lot of buttons go ahead but yeah okey it’s an okey app
  35. [R108] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Fun!: It makes me happy fer some reason
  36. [R109] Stick Nodes Pro 3/5 · US ??? What was that???: When i logged on i saw a glitching stickfigure with a weird face then he jump scared me and the screen went black then normal creator if you read this please tell me what it was.
  37. [R111] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Love it: I love this app not only can I animate, but I can just let out my imagination. I can let my imagination be free and get away from my game for a while when I need to calm down or when I just feel like it, I could just get on this app.
  38. [R1] Stick Nodes 1/5 · US Great app!: If you are looking for a animation app that is easy and smooth, this app is perfect! I’ve been using it for years and it’s still really good! 10/10 would recommend :)
  39. [R19] Stick Nodes 1/5 · US Why did you made exporting a mp4 COST MONEY: so I was trying to find a app that is easy to animate and doesn’t has ads,and I find this,it was basically just perfect for the animation I. Was about to do,so I downloaded it,and it was easy to use,and I made a good animation after a view minutes,but.. when I tried to exporting to am mp4 I FIND OUT IT COST MONEY,but at least their no ads,BUT STILL,COME
  40. [R38] Stick Nodes 5/5 · US T: I really love the app especially since the are no adds.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store