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Stick Nodes Pro vs Stick Nodes

Stick Nodes Pro 4.8★ · $3.99 85
Winner Stick Nodes Pro
Stick Nodes 4.6★ · Free to download 65

Stick Nodes Pro (App A) is the superior choice for serious animators due to its expanded features and generally more stable experience, while Stick Nodes (App B) serves as a good free entry point despite its limitations and frustrations.

Full reviews: Stick Nodes Pro · Stick Nodes

Stick Nodes Pro offers a richer animation experience with more features and better stability for a one-time fee, making it ideal for dedicated users. Its free counterpart, Stick Nodes, provides a basic platform for beginners but comes with significant limitations like ads, paid export options, and stability issues.

Head to head

Features edge: Stick Nodes ProR7R8R11R18
Stick Nodes Pro Stick Nodes Pro users appreciate the multiple advantages and customization options it offers over the original, including a wide array of features for a low price R8R11R43. Users can create custom nodes, download figures from a website, and enjoy features like tweening and sounds . However, some users report missing features after updates, like the 'import background' option, and desire more advanced tools like layers, lighting, and shadows R7R18.
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes allows users to create their own characters and animations, with some finding it easy to use for basic stickman fights . Key features like auto-tween and dark mode are appreciated . However, many crucial features, such as exporting as MP4 and accessing sounds, are locked behind the Pro version, leading to frustration among free users R77R78. Users also struggle with editing stickmen and finding specific character types .
Ease of Use edge: Stick Nodes ProR1R6R9R14
Stick Nodes Pro Many Stick Nodes Pro users find the app easy to use, great for both beginners and veterans, and effective for learning animation R14R26. Some, however, find it has too many buttons or confusing controls, and suggest adding tutorials for better animations R1R6R9.
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes is praised by some for being easy to learn and use, especially for beginners in animation . Conversely, a significant number of users find the app complicated, with too many buttons and a lack of clear tutorials, leading to frustration and difficulty in making progress R63R66R73R81.
Reliability edge: Stick Nodes ProR8R10R24R26
Stick Nodes Pro Stick Nodes Pro is generally seen as reliable, with users making many animations and using it daily R26. However, some users experience lag with too many frames, app crashes when using sounds or importing zips, and issues with animations glitching after making movie clips or granting photo access R8R24. There are also reports of a 'drag lock' bug R10.
Stick Nodes Stick Nodes suffers from significant reliability issues, with multiple reports of animations not saving, especially after the phone dies or the app is closed, leading to loss of hours of work R64R75R109. The app also crashes for some users, particularly on Mac, and some iOS versions are not supported .
Price/Value edge: Stick Nodes ProR11R43R56R77
Stick Nodes Pro Stick Nodes Pro is considered a great value for its one-time fee of $3.99, offering many features and customization options R11R43R56. Users feel it's worth the money and time, especially compared to more expensive software like Adobe R11R56.
Stick Nodes As a free app, Stick Nodes is valued for allowing users to start animating without cost . However, the value is significantly diminished by essential features like MP4 export and sounds being locked behind a paywall, which many users find predatory or frustrating R77R78. The presence of ads when switching projects also detracts from the free experience .
Support/Updates tieR7R10R23R24
Stick Nodes Pro Users occasionally report issues that they hope developers will fix, such as missing features after updates, glitches, and crashes R7R10R24. There are also requests for new features like a PC version, lighting, shadows, and improved gradient tools . Some users note that the website for downloading stick figures needs updating R23.
Stick Nodes Users of Stick Nodes frequently request updates, particularly for tutorials to help with the app's complexity R81. There are also pleas for bug fixes, such as the crashing issue on Mac and the lack of saving R109. Some users express frustration over the lack of support for certain iOS versions .
Pick Stick Nodes Pro if

You are serious about animation, want a more stable experience with advanced features, and are willing to pay a one-time fee of $3.99 for a comprehensive tool R11R43R56.

Pick Stick Nodes if

You are a beginner looking to try animation for free, are comfortable with basic features, and don't mind limitations like paid exports or occasional ads .

Evidence note: The higher lifetime rating for Stick Nodes Pro (4.8) compared to Stick Nodes (4.5) is reflected in the reviews, with Pro users generally more satisfied with features and stability. Many negative reviews for the free version stem from limitations inherent to a free tier, such as paywalls for essential features and ads, which are not present in the paid Pro version. Both apps share some common complaints, such as confusing interfaces for new users and a recurring 'jumpscare' Easter egg.

Frequently asked

What is the main difference between Stick Nodes Pro and Stick Nodes?
Stick Nodes Pro is a paid version ($3.99) offering more features, better stability, and no ads, while Stick Nodes is a free version with limitations like paid MP4 export, sounds locked behind a paywall, and occasional ads R11R56R77R78.
Is Stick Nodes easy for beginners?
While some beginners find Stick Nodes easy to learn for basic animations, many users report it is complicated due to too many buttons and a lack of clear tutorials, leading to frustration R63R66R73R81.
Do the apps have an auto-save feature?
Stick Nodes Pro users have requested auto-save due to losing work, though one user later attributed their issues to large file sizes, suggesting it might exist or improve with device resources R59. Stick Nodes users frequently complain about work not saving, even after hours of effort, and explicitly request an auto-save feature R64R75R109.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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
  4. [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
  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. [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
  10. [R24] Stick Nodes Pro 3/5 · GB I Need help, everytime i Import a zip it Kicks me off the app, please fix this.: Yo, I cant import zips, fix this please man.
  11. [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!
  12. [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..
  13. [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. :)
  14. [R77] Stick Nodes 5/5 · US Fox kid: Good to make videos
  15. [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
  16. [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😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
  17. [R63] Stick Nodes 3/5 · US Could be better: It’s tricky to figure out and idk how you get more characters.
  18. [R66] Stick Nodes 3/5 · US Confused: I’m very confused on how this app works on animating cause there’s too many buttons
  19. [R73] 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
  20. [R81] 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
  21. [R59] Stick Nodes Pro 4/5 · US IF THERE WAS A ZERO STAR I WOULD: Every single time a spend no time on something bad… it saves! BUT WHEN I SPEND A FULL 1-3 HOURS ON SOMETHING AND PRESS SAVE IT JUST LOGS ME OUT THE WHOLE APP!?!?!? I WILL FIX MY RATING IF YOU ADD AUTO SAVES! Edit: dawg just had a lot of giga bites…
  22. [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!!
  23. [R75] 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
  24. [R109] Stick Nodes 1/5 · GB I don’t like it: When i save it doesn’t save and one time I had like 100 pieces of work and all of it is gone

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