Stick Nodes - Animation

Make short stick-figure animations

Stick Nodes - Animation is a mobile tool for building frame-by-frame movies with stick figures. You move figures through a sequence of frames, then export the result as an animated GIF; MP4 export is listed as a Pro feature. It suits people who want to make simple cartoons or action scenes on a phone, especially beginners interested in learning how animation works.

What you can make

Projects can include customisable figures, imported images, text, backgrounds and reusable animation objects called movieclips. Frame-tweening can smooth movement between poses, while camera controls let you pan, zoom and rotate around a scene. You can also save, reopen and share projects and figures. Sound effects and visual filters are among the features identified as Pro-only, so check whether those tools matter to you before choosing the app.

Questions to consider

• Will you use it? Animation takes time: you create and adjust poses across frames rather than making a finished video in one step.
• Do you need the paid features? MP4 export, sounds and filters are not included among the standard features described in the supplied information.
• Where do figures come from? The app supports importing figures and images, and its wider community shares figures for use in projects. Decide whether you are comfortable seeking out and bringing in extra content.

Popularity and developer

Stick Nodes is published by ForTheLoss Games. Its 4.68 rating from about 109,000 reviews and 10 million-plus installs suggest that many people have tried it, but those numbers cannot tell you whether its frame-based workflow suits your needs. If you only want to watch or edit finished videos, a dedicated animation workspace may be more than you need.