What it does
ToonSquid is an iPad animation app that combines hand-drawn frames, keyframes, vector artwork and reusable animation clips. One purchase includes all features, with no subscription or in-app purchases. Projects are stored locally and work offline; there is no free edition or trial.
Reuse a moving part
Create an animation clip in the project library, animate it on its own timeline and insert it into a scene as a symbol layer. You can place the same clip several times at different positions and scales. Each clip has its own resolution and frame rate.
Drawings contain layers and occupy a chosen span of frames. The timeline lets you select and retime them, which supports hand-drawn work alongside keyframed movement.
Export with the right codec
Video export offers MP4 or MOV, a frame range, resolution and audio controls. MP4 uses H.264 and cannot carry transparency. MOV with HEVC can include transparency on supported iPads, though other applications may not read it correctly; ProRes 4444 needs compatible hardware.
The maximum project and export dimensions are 4096 by 4096 pixels. Available memory and project size affect how many layers are practical. ToonSquid is iPad-only, and the FAQ does not offer a trial before purchase.
Strengths
- Reusable clips can have their own frame rate and resolution
- Drawn animation and keyframed movement can share a project
- Offline projects do not depend on cloud storage
Watch out for
- Available only for iPad
- No free edition or trial
- Transparent video formats depend on iPad hardware and receiving software
Best for
- iPad animators mixing drawings with reusable moving parts
- Artists making short animations with both pixel and vector layers
Sources
- ToonSquid iPad animation application (Oct 27, 2026)
- ToonSquid frequently asked questions (Oct 27, 2026)
- ToonSquid animation clips (Oct 27, 2026)
- ToonSquid drawings and their timeline duration (Oct 27, 2026)
- ToonSquid video export settings (Oct 27, 2026)