# Folioscope: Animation Network

> Draw, Animate & Share GIF Art

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1084331400](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1084331400)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1084331400`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 1Button SARL
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,178 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.30
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2016-07-06
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/folioscope-animation-network/id1084331400)
- **Website:** [https://1button.co](https://1button.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://1button.co/privacy](https://1button.co/privacy)

## Description

Folioscope is the best flipbook and animation maker for drawing and sharing frame-by-frame GIF art. Use intuitive drawing and animation tools, join a thriving community, and export without watermarks to show your work on any platform.

Learn new techniques with tutorials, participate in contests, and discover inspiration from thousands of creators. Features include onion skin, multiple export formats, Apple Pencil support, and easy sharing to social networks.

## Rankings

- #51,436 — Overall
- #29 — animation

## Review summary

Folioscope is praised for being free with no subscription, a welcoming community, and easy-to-use animation tools, plus no watermark and easy export. Common drawbacks include intrusive ads (sometimes hard to close), limited color options (no color wheel) and palettes, only two animation layers, and small frame sizes. Overall, the app is highly regarded for accessibility and community support, with frequent requests for more color options and additional layering/frame features.

### Pros

- Free to use / no subscription required
- Excellent community (welcoming, supportive, moderators)
- Easy to use / intuitive UI
- Good tools and color quality
- No watermark and ability to save/export

### Cons

- Intrusive or hard-to-close ads; interruptions during animation
- Limited color options; request for color wheel / more colors
- Only two animation layers available
- Small frame sizes / limited frame options
- Occasional bugs or ad-related issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1084331400)