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Head-to-head

Stick Nodes vs Magic Poser

Stick Nodes 4.6★ · Free to download 80
Winner Stick Nodes
Magic Poser 3.8★ · Free + IAP 50

Pick Stick Nodes for a more accessible animation experience.

Full reviews: Stick Nodes · Magic Poser

Stick Nodes offers a user-friendly animation platform with a solid free version and no ads, while Magic Poser has significant paywall issues limiting its functionality. Users of Stick Nodes appreciate its ease of use and creative freedom, whereas Magic Poser users express frustration over restricted access to models and features without payment.

Head to head

features edge: Stick NodesR1R11R58R64
Stick Nodes Users enjoy the creative freedom and tools available in Stick Nodes, with many highlighting its ease of use for animation.
Magic Poser Magic Poser users are frustrated by the limited free features, particularly the lack of female models and the necessity to pay for basic functionality.
ease of use edge: Stick NodesR30R48R69R81
Stick Nodes Many users find Stick Nodes straightforward and suitable for beginners, though some mention a learning curve.
Magic Poser Magic Poser is described as simple to use, but the paywall limits access to essential features, complicating the experience.
reliability tieR16R105
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes has mixed reviews regarding app stability, with some users reporting crashes.
Magic Poser Magic Poser has also faced reliability issues, particularly with users losing access to previously purchased features.
price/value edge: Stick NodesR11R19R64R88
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes is free with optional paid features, and users appreciate the absence of ads.
Magic Poser Magic Poser's free version is severely limited, with many features locked behind a paywall, leading to dissatisfaction among users.
support tieR27R96
Stick Nodes Users of Stick Nodes express a need for better tutorials and support.
Magic Poser Magic Poser users are frustrated with the lack of support for issues related to the paywall and app functionality.
Pick Stick Nodes if

you want a free, ad-free animation app that is easy to use and offers creative freedom.

Pick Magic Poser if

you are looking for a posing app and are willing to pay for additional features and models.

Evidence note: Stick Nodes has a strong overall positive reception, while Magic Poser suffers from significant user complaints about its paywall and limited free access.

Frequently asked

Is Stick Nodes free?
Yes, Stick Nodes is free to download and use, with optional paid features available for more advanced tools.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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 :)
  2. [R11] 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
  3. [R58] Stick Nodes 5/5 · US Stick nodes IS AWSOME: Stick nodes the BEST ANIMATION APP EVER. It’s really easy to learn and way to much fun only downside is that premium costs money but free is just as great VERY GOOD APP.
  4. [R64] 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…
  5. [R30] Stick Nodes 3/5 · GB Great after you get the hang of it!: So, I’ve started using other apps to animate, but without this one, I might have never started! It’s a great way to start learning the basics of animation, and very simple. If you’re already an experienced animator, this probably isn’t for you, but if you’re a beginner, then I definitely recommend!
  6. [R48] Stick Nodes 4/5 · US This game is cool: But I wish the controls could be easier.
  7. [R69] Magic Poser 3/5 · US I love magic poser! But…: I love magic poser! I use magic poser for a majority of the art references I use. I have purchased the pro version, and have used the monthly master version on occasion as well. My biggest gripe with this app is that the pro version is a one time purchase while the master version (which basically unlocks everything) is only available as a subscription. $15 a month for an
  8. [R81] Magic Poser 3/5 · US Well…: Did what it was supposed to do (before the paywall) but I guess money’s tight for the devs. I’ll be fair and say that the tools are easy to use and helpful.
  9. [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.
  10. [R105] Magic Poser 3/5 · US Pro disappeared: I purchased pro sometime in the last few months but haven’t been drawing regularly due to school. Now that I have a bit of time on my hands I went in to make a pose for reference and found that my Pro (which is a one time LIFETIME purchase) had “expired” and I would need to pay the again supposedly lifetime fee again. Disappointed and frustrated. Will not be paying a second time.
  11. [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
  12. [R88] Magic Poser 1/5 · US Why is everything locked behind a paywall?: Dude I redownloaded this app for a complicated pose I wanted to draw and practically EVERYTHING is locked behind a paywall, and you can only use a muscular male… nothing else, which is annoying and I hope they fix it so that not everything is locked behind the paywall
  13. [R27] 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
  14. [R96] Magic Poser 3/5 · US Great app, but…: Why should we have to pay to get the baseline female model? Both should be available in the trial. Do better.

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