About This App
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Category
Art & Design
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Installs
10M+
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Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Developer Email
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Privacy Policy
https://appache.games/policy
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Editor Reviews
Stickman: draw animation maker is a creative animation app designed to help you make simple stick figure cartoons right on your phone. I found it on Google Play a while back. It's developed by Appache apps and games ltd and has been around for a few years. You can download it for free from both Google Play and the App Store. It has millions of installs, which shows a lot of people are using it. The app is completely free to install and use. You don't need to register an account to start making animations, which is great for just jumping in. There are some ads in the app, but they're not too intrusive. I haven't seen any in-app purchases for extra features, so everything it offers is available from the start.
Using the app is pretty straightforward. You open it and start a new project on a blank frame. You use simple drawing tools to create a stickman figure. The magic is in the onion skinning feature, which shows a faint outline of your previous drawing. This helps you make the next frame with small changes, so when you play it all back, your stickman moves. My tip is to start with a simple bounce or wave to get the hang of it. You can add multiple layers for backgrounds or more characters. Once you're done, you can export your animation as a video or GIF and share it directly to social media or with friends. It's a fun way to kill time and make something cool.
Compared to other animation apps like FlipaClip, Stickman: draw animation maker is much simpler and more focused. FlipaClip has more professional tools, which can be overwhelming if you just want to doodle some stick figures. I chose this app because it does one thing really well without complication. The interface is cleaner for beginners. For quick, fun animations to share in messages or online, this app is perfect. It doesn't try to be a full studio tool, and that's its strength. If you're looking for a no-fuss way to learn the basics of frame-by-frame animation, this is a great pick from Google Play.
Features
- 🎨 Simple Frame-by-Frame Creation: The core function is making animations frame by frame. The onion skin tool is key here, making it easy to see your last drawing. It's more accessible than similar apps like Pencil2D on desktop, which is powerful but not mobile-friendly.
- 🖌️ Basic Drawing Tools: It provides essential brushes, an eraser, and a fill tool. This stands out because it's not cluttered with hundreds of brushes like some art apps. It's just what you need for stick figures, which keeps the focus on animation, not complex art.
- 📤 Easy Export & Share: You can quickly save your animation as a video or GIF and share it. This seamless sharing is better than some apps that make you jump through hoops to get your creation off your phone and online for others to see.
- 👥 Multi-Layer Support: You can work with layers, letting you separate your stickman from the background. For a free app, this is a great feature that adds depth without cost, whereas some competitors lock layers behind a paywall.
Pros
- 👍 Perfect for Beginners: Its simplicity is its biggest win. Unlike more complex apps, you can download, install, and make your first animation in minutes without any tutorial, which is fantastic for new users.
- 👍 Completely Free Access: The fact that all features are free with just ad support is a major plus. Many other animation apps on Google Play have heavy restrictions or subscriptions to unlock basic tools.
- 👍 Lightweight and Fast: The app runs smoothly without lag. Compared to bulkier creative apps, this one feels quick and responsive, making the animation process less frustrating.
Cons
- 👎 Limited Advanced Features: The tools are very basic. If you want to do more detailed animations beyond stick figures, you'll quickly outgrow this app and need something more advanced.
- 👎 Ad Interruptions: While the ads aren't excessive, they can pop up and break your flow. Some competing apps offer a one-time payment to remove them, which isn't an option here.