Linearity Move (formerly Vectornator Motion) is a motion design app from Linearity that lets designers animate their vector designs created in Linearity Curve directly on iPad and Mac — creating smooth animations for UI, social media, and web content. Unlike After Effects (complex desktop software), Linearity Move is designed for designers familiar with timeline animation but wanting a simpler tool. Deep integration with Linearity Curve for a complete design-to-animation workflow on Apple devices.
Linearity Move
Animation app for designers on iPad and Mac
Best for: Designers using Linearity Curve on iPad who want to animate their vector designs without switching to desktop After Effects
- Free trial
4.1/5 ratingEditorial score 74/100linearity.io
The editorial note
What to know about Linearity Move
Is it right for you?
Who Linearity Move suits
Choose it if
- Designers using Linearity Curve on iPad who want to animate their vector designs without switching to desktop After Effects
Look elsewhere if
- Complex video compositing or 3D motion design (After Effects is more powerful for complex animation work)
What you get
Key features
- Vector animation
- Timeline editor
- Curve integration
- Motion export
- Keyframes
- Easing
- Apple Pencil
Works with
Integrations4
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Linearity Curve integration
- iPad-native
- Timeline animation
- Vector animation
- Apple Pencil
- Motion export
Cons
- Apple-only
- Less powerful than After Effects
- Requires Linearity subscription
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Free plan
- Not listed
- Free trial
- Available
- Website
- linearity.io
The verdict
Our take on Linearity Move
Best animation app for Linearity Curve users. Linearity Move creates a seamless iPad design-to-animation workflow — illustrators who create in Linearity Curve animate without leaving the Apple ecosystem, producing Lottie animations and motion graphics that would otherwise require an After Effects desktop workflow.
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