ShortMotion
An iOS app for creating and editing stop motion animations.
At a glance
Free · Source review 2026-11-02- Price & billing
Official App Store listing reviewed 2026-11-02: Tangens Motion is listed as Free with in-app purchases; no in-app purchase price was verified in this review.
- Free allowance
Official App Store listing reviewed 2026-11-02: Tangens Motion is listed as Free with in-app purchases; no in-app purchase price was verified in this review.
- Best suited to
iPad and iPhone creators animating with gestures instead of keyframes
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
iPad and iPhone creators animating with gestures instead of keyframes
Limits and trade-offs
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Plans and free allowances
Official App Store listing reviewed 2026-11-02: Tangens Motion is listed as Free with in-app purchases; no in-app purchase price was verified in this review.
Evidence
Official App Store listing ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-02)
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Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-02. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at ShortMotion
Shortmotion, listed as Tangens Motion on the App Store, is an animation editor that animates with gestures: no keyframes or long prompts, just make a gesture and the app animates. It works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for product advertisements and explainers, rated 5.0, for ages 4+, from developer Tangens Inc.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose ShortMotion
- Creators making product ads and explainers on iPad
- Social creators who want animation without keyframes
- Teams prototyping motion ideas quickly
When to choose something else
- Animators who need full keyframe timeline control
- Android or Windows users, since the listing covers Apple platforms
A practical starting workflow
- Download Tangens Motion on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Open the editor and pick the object to animate
- Make a gesture for the move or transition wanted
- Let the app animate from the gesture with no keyframes
- Export the product advertisement or explainer video
Check before committing
- Vendor claims on the official page are not guarantees; actual results, quality and availability must be tested in the product.
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Common questions
What is Shortmotion?
An animation editor, listed as Tangens Motion, that animates with gestures instead of keyframes or long prompts.
Is Shortmotion free?
Yes, the App Store listing shows it as Free with in-app purchases.
What can I animate with gestures?
Simple moves or more sophisticated transitions, for product advertisements or explainers, directly from iPad or iPhone.
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Sources and checks
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