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Head-to-head

Stick Nodes Pro vs FlipaClip

Stick Nodes Pro 4.8★ · $3.99 85
Winner Stick Nodes Pro
FlipaClip 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60

Stick Nodes Pro is the better choice for users seeking a feature-rich animation app with a one-time purchase, while FlipaClip struggles with an overwhelming number of ads and paywalled features in its free tier.

Full reviews: Stick Nodes Pro · FlipaClip

Stick Nodes Pro offers a robust animation experience for a one-time fee, praised for its features and ease of use for both beginners and veterans. FlipaClip, while popular, faces significant criticism for its aggressive ad monetization and locking essential features behind paywalls, frustrating many users.

Head to head

Features edge: Stick Nodes ProR8R11R23R26
Stick Nodes Pro Stick Nodes Pro is lauded for its extensive features and customization options, including tweening, sounds, and the ability to create custom stick figures R11R26R45. Users appreciate the variety of advantages over the free version and the ability to import external stick figures R8R23R45.
FlipaClip FlipaClip offers basic animation tools, but many advanced or even fundamental features like adding sound, more than three layers, or certain brushes are locked behind a paywall or require watching ads R64. This limits the creative potential for free users.
Ease of Use edge: Stick Nodes ProR1R6R9R14
Stick Nodes Pro Stick Nodes Pro is generally considered easy to use and suitable for both beginners and experienced animators R14R25R26. However, some users find the controls complex or wish for better tutorials for specific actions R1R6R9.
FlipaClip FlipaClip is praised by some for being easy to use and beginner-friendly, especially for basic animation R72. However, recent updates have made the UI harder to understand for some users, and the constant ads disrupt the workflow .
Reliability edge: Stick Nodes ProR3R7R8R16
Stick Nodes Pro Stick Nodes Pro generally performs well, but some users report issues like lag with too many frames, crashes when using sound, or problems with importing files R8. There are also mentions of glitches and missing features after updates R3R7R16.
FlipaClip FlipaClip users frequently report issues with ads not loading, the app crashing, projects being deleted, and problems importing audio or video R67. Some users also experienced purchased features not working after updates .
Price/Value edge: Stick Nodes ProR11R27R34R43
Stick Nodes Pro Stick Nodes Pro is a one-time purchase of $3.99, which users consider a good value for the features and customization it offers R11R43R56. Many recommend getting the Pro version after trying the free one R27R34.
FlipaClip FlipaClip is free with in-app purchases, but users are highly critical of the aggressive monetization. Many essential features are paywalled, and the app is plagued by frequent, long, and disruptive ads, even for basic actions R64R67.
Support edge: Stick Nodes ProR3R7R10R18
Stick Nodes Pro Reviews for Stick Nodes Pro mention developers being responsive to bug reports and feature requests, with users hoping for fixes for issues like drag lock, missing features, and crashes R3R7R10. There are also suggestions for new features like layers and PC versions R18.
FlipaClip FlipaClip users express frustration with unresponsive support regarding issues like purchased features not working, persistent ads, and app crashes R67. Many feel the developers are prioritizing monetization over user experience and bug fixes R67R91.
Pick Stick Nodes Pro if

You want a comprehensive animation tool with a one-time purchase of $3.99, value a wide range of features and customization, and prefer an app that caters to both beginners and experienced animators R11R14R26R43.

Pick FlipaClip if

You need a very basic animation app for quick, simple projects and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and paywalls for advanced features, or you are able to turn off Wi-Fi to avoid ads R72.

Evidence note: FlipaClip's reviews are heavily skewed negative due to recent updates introducing more aggressive monetization and ads, which contrasts with its higher lifetime rating. Many negative reviews specifically mention changes from previous versions. Stick Nodes Pro has a smaller review base, but its reviews are consistently positive regarding value and features.

Frequently asked

How much does Stick Nodes Pro cost?
Stick Nodes Pro costs a one-time fee of $3.99, which users consider a good value for the features provided R11R43R56.
Can I add sound to animations in FlipaClip?
In FlipaClip, adding your own audio or importing sounds typically requires paying for a premium pass or watching an ad, which some users report doesn't always load R64R67R72R91.
Is Stick Nodes Pro good for beginners?
Yes, Stick Nodes Pro is considered a great animation tool for beginners, offering features like tweening and sounds, and a website for downloading pre-made stick figures R14R25R45.
Does FlipaClip have too many ads?
Yes, many FlipaClip users report that the app has too many frequent and long ads, often appearing when opening the app, pausing animations, or trying to access features R64R65R67R84.

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. [R8] Stick Nodes Pro 4/5 · US Great but super laggy: I love that it has multiple advantages instead of the original, the part that’s confusing is if I add to much frames it gets laggy and I have to reset it every time.
  2. [R11] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Pawsome!!!: This animation app is worth the time and money not to mention. It’s pretty cheap for all of the features that you get if you don’t have access to Adobe and or any other Stick Figure app then just a small sum of money to get in a lot of good features and a bunch of customization! -conffi outt!! :3 btw for the people complaining about the demon Easter egg who are mostly parents…. That’s
  3. [R23] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US The best app ever: I love this app it is so fun to animate with all the coolest figures but i wish there was specific figures i could not find some of my favorite creatures but thats ok i hope yall update the website for downloading stick figures
  4. [R26] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US I’ve been using it every day since I got it!: It’s the best animation app I’ve ever used, and it really captures a starter, and pro vibe. You can be simple, or complex, incredibly easily, and it’s very easy to make your own stickfigures. Would recommend!
  5. [R1] 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
  6. [R6] Stick Nodes Pro 3/5 · US Not great controls: It weird
  7. [R9] Stick Nodes Pro 3/5 · US Could be easy: Could have better hit boxes a tutorial for better animations Over all I like it
  8. [R14] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Great animation tool for beginners and veterans: If you don’t know how to animate this is still a great one if you already know how to animate it’s still fun. This is how I’m even good at animation in the first place I wanted to have an animation career if it wasn’t for this app.
  9. [R3] 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.
  10. [R7] Stick Nodes Pro 1/5 · US Can’t find “import background”: The developers must have really messed up this last update. I can only find tutorials for the free version of the app one year ago, and there is no “import background” option anymore. It seems like a lot of features are missing now. Please fix.
  11. [R16] Stick Nodes Pro 1/5 · US I can’t see the most textured nodes: Your game has an error
  12. [R27] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Amazing and I will never delete it! no matter what😊: Now, if you haven’t got this game and well, if you haven’t gotten this app and are thinking of getting this app, I highly recommend recommend getting the original and then if you like the original, then you can get the pro version version depending on if you could afford it, which most people can’t actually and I love the original app. I still h
  13. [R34] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Get it.: Get stick nodes pro. Can’t afford it? Get stick nodes.
  14. [R43] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Why you should get stick Nodes Pro!!!!: I was hesitant to buy Stick Nodes Pro, but it was very cheap and the things that came with stick nodes pro are very very good. I can’t really explain it, but you should buy it just to see how good it is..
  15. [R10] Stick Nodes Pro 1/5 · US THE STUPID DRAG LOCK!!!: The game is really fun but for some reason WHEN I PRESS LOCK NODE FOR NO REASON AND RANDOMLY WILL PERMANENTLY DO DRAG LOCK AND I’VE NEVER USED THAT BUTTON EVER SINCE IT CAME OUT PLEASE FIX THIS
  16. [R18] Stick Nodes Pro 3/5 · GB No layers: I'm paying money for a better version yet you guys can't even make layers a thing. Instead pressing forward backward just make layers it's much easier and makes my projects more organised
  17. [R56] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US SO GOOD: It’s only a one time fee and the one time fee is only 4 dollars i would really encourage you to get it. I love animating now that i have it so ya you should definitely get it. :)
  18. [R64] 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
  19. [R67] FlipaClip 1/5 · US Ads, bugs, GREED.: This app was beautiful, wonderful even, until the “New FlipaClip” update… there are ads everywhere, when I try importing audio and videos into the studio it tells me to wait for an ad, WHICH DOESN’T EVEN LOAD???? Like yeah, I understand the greed. Hustlers gotta hustle. But come on… the fact that you heartlessly give us users an ad that doesn’t even work shows that you don’t eve
  20. [R72] FlipaClip 3/5 · US Pretty Good, just a couple of things that make it annoying: Flipaclip is amazing. Super easy to use, even on my phone.I can understand why this is a thing but it stills frustrates me, the fact that I can’t use my own music in my animation without the pass. I get it of course, but it still makes it tedious for me to use other editing software so I don’t have to spend any money doing a hobby I enjoy
  21. [R91] FlipaClip 1/5 · US Money hungry.: I used to be in love with this app as a child, i downloaded it again to attempt and animate like i used too but now the app is completely money hungry. I cant import audio with an AD anymore this is ridiculous
  22. [R25] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Best app EVER!: This app is great! You can make animations, watch other animations, and just plain have fun! I’ve been using this app for a few years, and it just wows me how fun animating is. I am a noob, but unlike most apps, being a noob is as fun as being a pro! So if you’re reading this and you don’t have this app, what are you waiting for? Get Stick Nodes (or Stick Nodes Pro) now!
  23. [R45] Stick Nodes Pro 5/5 · US Great animation app for beginners: As in the title it is a great app for beginners, it has tweening and sounds and a lot of other stuff necessary to make a awesome animation, and if your too lazy to create a stick figure theres a website called “Sticknodes.com” it’s where everyone posts their stks and you can download them and use it and don’t worry it won’t give your device a virus Ive done it mu
  24. [R65] FlipaClip 4/5 · US To many adds: 4/5 to many adds
  25. [R84] FlipaClip 3/5 · US Sure I will use it: Its good but to much adds BUT OVERALL IT IS really good

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