# MobileCap — Motion capture made easy

> Record 3D animations with iOS device camera and ARKit. (iPhone/iPad app by William Chilcote.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilecap/id1489118323 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Chilcote](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488058967)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 204 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilecap/id1489118323/reviews.md

## What is MobileCap?

Instead of buying an expensive and cumbersome motion capture suit, or tediously animating by hand, record 3D animations with nothing more than your iOS device! Powered by ARKit, MobileCap allows for full body 14-point tracking in real time from your device's camera. Once you've completed a capture, make refinements with a comprehensive set of export options, preview your adjustments in the app, and then export the capture as an FBX animation file that can be used in all common 3D modeling programs and game engines, or as a CSV spreadsheet full of rotation data.

Use a LiDAR enabled device such as the iPhone 12 Pro or iPad Pro 2020 or later for more accurate tracking.


Note: Body tracking functionality requires an A12 Bionic processor. This is limited to the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, iPhone XR, iPad mini 5th generation, iPad Air 3rd generation, iPad Pro (2018), and any newer devices. However, all other app functionality can be evaluated on other devices.

## Key features

- Real-time full body 14-point tracking
- ARKit powered motion capture
- Export as FBX animation files
- Export as CSV rotation data
- In-app animation preview and refinement
- LiDAR support for accuracy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of MobileCap?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- ⭐ Very good
- 🎉 Good effort
- 🤩 Great and amazing
- 🙌 Awesome
- 👍 Nice
- 💯 The best
- 🔥 Cool
- 👌 Good

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🤔 Hard to use
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to figure out
- 🚫 Doesn't work on my device
- 💰 Requires payment to export
- 🤯 Crashes frequently
- 😕 Confusing interface
- 🤷‍♂️ Unclear how to use

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Rig doesn't move correctly when bending over
- Feet tracking issues causing sliding
- Spinning/jittery motion capture
- Crashes during recording
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to flip camera
- Include option to create custom characters
- Provide more detailed tutorials
- Enable free export of captured animations
- Improve overall tracking and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilecap/id1489118323/reviews.md

### 5/5 — very good

*2026-01-22, version 1.3.1*

amazing

### 3/5 — Cool! A few bugs you should fix:

*2025-12-21*

Even with very good lighting, the actor cannot bend over forwards without the whole rig to move with it instead of the rig’s back. Also: possibly make something so that if it detects that a foot is on the ground for it to lock there. You could also improve the overall tracking a little bit, that would really help.


Other than those few bugs, this app is a really good and affordable motion capture. However, I have a concern as to if I own the outputs produced by the app (basically if I could use the output animation for commercial purposes?)

### 1/5 — How do I use rigs

*2025-11-16*

So this game is good but it’s my first time playing and can someone tell me how the h3ll I use these rigs or turning  my skeleton to a person and stuff if someone can tell me then I will to rate this game now that I know it so if you know how to do this just reply to me and explain it please

### 2/5 — Where is a tutorial and help me please

*2025-07-27, version 1.3.1*

I have no clue please help me

### 5/5 — Bubs_ded

*2025-06-16, version 1.3.1*

Bubs_dead

### 5/5 — Deep dark

*2025-05-29, version 1.3.1*

Warden(minecraft)

### 5/5 — Good effort

*2025-04-25, version 1.3.1*

I never played it but I love it but I’m also curious about the mechanics of it as well because it sounds so much better and I really enjoy it and it is so good to have a good game🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍

### 5/5 — At\a Skibidi Toilet flip

*2025-03-24, version 1.3.1*

Skip

### 5/5 — The best

*2025-02-27*

This is such a good app. I couldn’t figure out how to put it inside of something I wanted, but it was also very good and helpful. You should really download it. It is very good.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2025-02-22, version 1.3.1*

Just great and amazing!

## Frequently asked questions about MobileCap

### What does MobileCap do?

MobileCap allows you to record 3D animations using your iOS device's camera. It utilizes ARKit for real-time full body 14-point tracking, enabling you to capture motion without expensive suits or manual animation.

### What are the key features of MobileCap?

Key features include real-time full body 14-point tracking powered by ARKit, the ability to preview and refine captures within the app, and export options for FBX animation files or CSV rotation data compatible with most 3D modeling programs and game engines.

### How much does MobileCap cost?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. Specific features or advanced functionalities may require these purchases.

### What devices are compatible with MobileCap?

Full body tracking requires an A12 Bionic processor, found in devices like iPhone XS/XR and newer. For more accurate tracking, a LiDAR-enabled device such as iPhone 12 Pro or iPad Pro 2020 or later is recommended. Other app functionalities can be evaluated on different devices.

### How can I use the captured animations?

Captured animations can be exported as FBX files, which are widely compatible with common 3D modeling programs and game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine. You can also export the data as a CSV spreadsheet containing rotation information for further analysis or use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2023-02-13

- Improved compatibility with iOS and iPadOS 16
- Fixed asymmetry in A-Pose frame
- FBX export bug fixes and improvements

### 1.3 — 2021-09-24

- This version introduces the A-pose default frame, alongside the existing T-pose option
- iOS 15 optimizations - Upgrade to iOS 15 for higher quality tracking!

### 1.2 — 2021-06-14

- In this update, the FBX (Text) motion capture file format joins FBX (Binary) and CSV as a supported export format!
- Bug fixes and UI refinements

### 1.1 — 2021-01-08

- Added ability to set the first frame to a T-pose in exports
- Added ability to export captures in a CSV spreadsheet format
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2020-10-17

No release notes.

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