RoughAnimator - animation app

Name: RoughAnimator - animation app
Price: 7.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (2847 reviews)
Author: Jacob KAFKA

By: Jacob KAFKA

Draw frame-by-frame animation

Features & Capabilities

RoughAnimator is a fully featured hand-drawn animation app for iPad, built by an animator for other animators. It delivers professional power while remaining approachable for beginners, so you can create traditional frame-by-frame animation anywhere.

Its key tools include an unlimited timeline with adjustable exposure, onion skinning, preview playback, audio import for lip-sync, video import for rotoscoping, and custom brushes. It supports Apple Pencil and Logitech Crayon, lets you control framerate and resolution, and exports to QuickTime, GIF, or image sequences. Projects can be imported into major tools like After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and Flash; a desktop version is also available. See a short film animated with RoughAnimator: https://youtu.be/vaHuJNNPoMM

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Art Design Education Entertainment

By:

Jacob KAFKA

Rating:

4.60

(2,847) 5 new ratings

Version:

4.23 Last updated: 2026-03-14

Version code:

883357472

Creation date:

2015-01-21

Compatible devices:

Size:

32.40MB

Price:

7.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 35,729 ▲ 18

Other rankings

#3 in Graphics & Design (Paid) ▲ 2#25 in animation keyword 14 ▼ 7

Other platforms

RoughAnimator - animation app (v4.24)

64,145 4.45

(3,283)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Jacob KAFKA

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/roughanimator-animation-app/id954718244

Website:

https://www.roughanimator.com/

User Reviews

RoughAnimator on iPad is praised for its affordable, one-time purchase and a simple, robust toolset suitable for both newcomers and seasoned animators. It supports professional workflows and serves as a solid alternative to similar apps. However, users repeatedly report crashes, missing key features (keyframes/tweening) and a poor audio workflow, a steep learning curve, performance lag, and limited brush controls. Overall, strong for rough/concept work, but stability and feature gaps are the main drawbacks.

Pros

One-time purchase with long-term value (no subscription).
Simple, approachable interface with robust tools for both beginners and professionals.
Excellent timeline and frame-based workflow with handy drag-frame features.
Powerful enough for professional projects and a reliable alternative to similar apps.

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability, including occasional loss of progress.
Missing essential animation features (keyframes and tweening) and a difficult audio workflow (hard to import/record audio).
Steep learning curve and lack of tutorials; not very beginner-friendly.
Performance lag when drawing; noticeable on iPhone and other devices (better on iPad).
Limited brush options and controls (few brushes, no brush sensitivity or stability, occasional unresponsive tools).

Recent reviews

I’m not an animator by training but wanted some animated scenes for a video or two I was making and with RoughAnimator was able to get some really great bits with practice.

by bu*****, 2026-05-28

A really good app i use it all the time recommend but is kinda hard to use

by Wa*****, 2026-05-22

This program totally changed my storytelling after 30 years of professional filmmaking. If you can make a flip book as a kid scribbling in the back of class at grade school, you can use rough animator. Just how far you take the storytelling, and how complex the animation is up to you, but the app can take you everywhere. Thank you, Jacob.