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Head-to-head

FlipArtify vs Stick Nodes

FlipArtify 4.4★ · Free to download 40
Winner Stick Nodes
Stick Nodes 4.6★ · Free to download 75

For users prioritizing a less interrupted animation experience, Stick Nodes is the better choice, despite its learning curve and paid export options, while FlipArtify is plagued by an overwhelming number of ads and paywalls.

Full reviews: FlipArtify · Stick Nodes

FlipArtify is a drawing and animation app that users find fun but is severely hampered by an excessive number of ads and paywalls. Stick Nodes, also an animation app, is praised for its lack of ads and pre-existing stick figures, though some users find it complicated to use and dislike having to pay for certain features like MP4 export.

Head to head

Features and Functionality tieR1R3R11R13
FlipArtify FlipArtify offers animation features and drawing capabilities, with some users finding it fun and creative R11R26. However, many users are frustrated by limitations in the free version, such as being restricted to only a few frames or layers unless they pay for premium R1R3R18R58. Some also report issues with drawing without an Apple Pencil R13R26 and the app not saving progress R43.
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes allows users to create animations, with many appreciating the ability to use pre-existing stick figures and the auto-tween feature, which simplifies the animation process R71R104. Users can also create their own characters and add mods R71. However, some users find the app difficult to figure out, especially for beginners, citing too many buttons and a lack of clear tutorials . There are also significant complaints about the app not saving work, leading to lost progress R64.
Ease of Use tieR4R7R26R31
FlipArtify FlipArtify is generally described as easy to use for creations R26. However, the constant interruption from ads makes it nearly impossible for users to engage with the app's features effectively, leading to frustration and deletion R4R7R31.
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes has a mixed reception regarding ease of use. Many beginners find it complicated, citing too many buttons and a need for tutorials . Some users, however, find it easy to learn and simple once they get the hang of it, especially for basic animation R104.
Ads and Paywalls edge: Stick NodesR1R3R4R6
FlipArtify FlipArtify is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads and paywalls. Users report ads appearing every few seconds, every other second, or after every action, making the app unusable unless premium is purchased R4R6R7R13. Many features, such as adding layers or making a movie, are locked behind a paywall R1R3R18.
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes is praised by many users for having no ads in the free version R71R79R100R104. However, it does have paywalls for advanced features, most notably exporting animations as MP4 files R78R79 and accessing sounds . Some users express frustration over these paid features, feeling they should be free R78R79. One recent review mentioned ads when switching projects, which could indicate a change in policy .
Reliability and Performance tieR43R47R49R64
FlipArtify FlipArtify users report issues with the app being glitchy R47 and not saving project data R43. Some also mention difficulty with the app not working in landscape mode on iPads R49.
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes users frequently report issues with the app crashing and, more critically, not saving their work, leading to significant loss of progress R64. There are also reports of compatibility issues with certain iOS versions .
Pick FlipArtify if

you are looking for a basic drawing and animation app and are willing to pay for premium to avoid ads and unlock features, or if you are comfortable using an airplane mode workaround to bypass ads R47.

Pick Stick Nodes if

you want an animation app with no ads in its core functionality and are interested in stick figure animation, even if it means a steeper learning curve and paying for advanced features like MP4 export R71R79R100.

Evidence note: The evidence for FlipArtify is heavily skewed towards negative feedback regarding ads and paywalls, making it difficult to assess its core features fairly. Stick Nodes has a more balanced set of reviews, with clear positives and negatives.

Frequently asked

Are there ads in FlipArtify?
Yes, FlipArtify is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with users reporting them appearing every few seconds or after every action, making the app nearly unusable unless a premium subscription (e.g., $5 a week or $30 a year) is purchased R4R7R31R40.
Does Stick Nodes have ads?
Many users praise Stick Nodes for having no ads in its free version, making for an uninterrupted animation experience R71R79R100R104, although one recent review mentioned ads when switching projects .
Can I export my animations for free in Stick Nodes?
No, exporting animations as an MP4 file in Stick Nodes requires payment for the Pro version, which is a significant point of frustration for many users R78R79.
Is FlipArtify free to use?
FlipArtify is free to download, but many core animation features, such as adding more than a few frames or layers, are locked behind paywalls, and the free experience is severely hampered by constant ads R1R3R18R58.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] FlipArtify 1/5 · US Money grab: PLEASE FIX THE FACT THAT YOU CANT ACTUALLY MAKE A MOVIE WITHOUT PAYING FOR PREMIUM!!!!! 🙏 please
  2. [R3] FlipArtify 3/5 · US Good but kinda greedy: It’s good but I have to watch an add or pay just to add another layer
  3. [R11] FlipArtify 5/5 · US Fun: Great fun so many cool features
  4. [R13] FlipArtify 2/5 · US Would be good but one big problem: It is a very good drawing app ( if you have an apple pen) but the reason it's two stars is because WAY too many ads. Every note is two ads, like the two star review.
  5. [R4] FlipArtify 1/5 · US deleted after approximately 1 and a half minutes: ads every other second
  6. [R7] FlipArtify 1/5 · US ADS: there are so many ads the app is completely unusable unless you pay
  7. [R26] FlipArtify 4/5 · US Better each day of this game,but good for now: Is going well,easy creations,good and fun things the only negative thing is that while I’m in car or house without pencil or Apple Pencil,I struggle.,So like you can do a fight with that or other,I still like it without Subscriptions,is easy the game so I like it and I give it 4 Stars,so good and better for each day.
  8. [R31] FlipArtify 1/5 · US I tried to use it for 30 sec, then I get 50 sec adds, then 30 sec, then 50 sec adds???: The adds cover 50% of the drawing landscape? How is anyone supposed to know if this app is good if you can’t use it? At least make 1st time visitors add free bro 😂 then after a day bring the adds, you can’t expect sell product that the customer can’t see, very poor app, also you can’t zoom in…..
  9. [R6] FlipArtify 3/5 · US One problem: TOO MANY ADDS
  10. [R43] FlipArtify 2/5 · US Good, but annoying: This is a really nice app, until you discover dozens of ads every minute. It’s so annoying and I got stuck with a bunch of ads, so I closed it and went back in, and it didn’t even save any of the data from the project I made.
  11. [R47] FlipArtify 4/5 · US Read this hack to avoid ads: Little complaint, really glitchy but super satisfying. The heck is that you can turn on airplane mode and since the ads run on Internet, you won’t have to deal with ads anymore only when you pull up the app and you start doing stuff with it like loading it up in your screen anyway that’s all I need to share. I hope one of the workers see this and spread it out to all t
  12. [R49] FlipArtify 1/5 · US Too many ads and AI generated content: Took five minutes to get in the app because they had wouldn’t close and then it wouldn’t work in landscape mode on my iPad
  13. [R64] 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!!
  14. [R40] FlipArtify 1/5 · US Not ”free” and not usable.: This ”app” is a honey trap. It has so many ads it’s unusable and it costs $5 a week or $30 a year to remove the ads. I couldn’t even get past the loading ads to see if I liked the interface before being almost tricked into paying. Don’t waste your time.
  15. [R71] Stick Nodes 5/5 · US AWESOME: This game is super cool it lets you create your own characters let’s you add characters and present them I really recommend this to anyone who wants to be a animator or a movie creator because this would be great practice and it feels like you are a animator and when your done you great you to show it off and blab about how long it took this game is really awesome to any one read you shou
  16. [R79] 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
  17. [R100] Stick Nodes 5/5 · US T: I really love the app especially since the are no adds.
  18. [R104] Stick Nodes 5/5 · US This is perfect for me!😂😂😂: Okay so i just started animating and im 12 and stickman fights appeal to me. So stick nodes is perfect because i can animate a stickman fight without worrying to have to draw the stickfigure 100 times over. If you look at this review without getting the app and hour a beginner and want to animate stick fights like me? You should imediatly download this free app with no
  19. [R78] 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😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
  20. [R18] FlipArtify 3/5 · US It could be better: First, there is a lot of pop ups and adds, and I want to be free in animation, not only having four frames. This could be better.
  21. [R58] FlipArtify 1/5 · US 3 FRAMES Only: I have to pay for more then 3 frames!

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