Comparison

MVN Remote vs MocapX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MVN Remote

Control Xsens motion capture software from your phone or tablet. View 3D character motion, start/stop recordings, and manage camera feeds. Features improved video handling and syncing for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • 3D motion view
  • Start/stop recording
  • Reference camera control
  • Video file transfer
  • Playback controls
  • Multi-actor focus
Features
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MVN Remote MVN Remote is an app that allows you to control Xsens MVN Animate Pro or Xsens MVN Analyze from your phone or tablet. Xsens MVN is a motion capture application by Xsens. The app has a 3D view displaying the motions of the characters, giving you a clear overview of what you are recording. You can start and stop a recording while using your phone or tablet as a reference camera. Requirements • iOS version 8.0 or higher • Xsens MVN Animate Pro or Xsens MVN Analyze 2019.2.1 or higher • a network connection Updated features: • Video Handling • Improved reference video quality and fps • Video file transfer instead of saved live stream • Timestamp has been added • Video file is automatically synced with MVN file • Video transfer progress bar • Improved GUI • Sync of MVN and MVNR clocks • Update app to new Xsens MVN look Features: Camera view: • 3D view with actor(s) • slide to rotate around actor Playback controls: • Play/Pause • Slider that lets you navigate through the file Recording controls: • Start/Stop recording • Start/Stop camera stream • Change session name • AddMarker • MoveCharacterToOrigin • Switch between 3D and camera view Multi-actor support: • focus camera on specific actor Camera options: • set resolution for video file • set the quality of the stream Release notes: https://www.xsens.com/hubfs/Downloads/Software/MVN/MvnRemote/MVN%20Remote%202.0%20Release%20Notes.pdf

About

MocapX

Capture facial motion from your iPhone or iPad Pro and animate characters in Autodesk Maya in real-time. Record data offline for later import and use with any custom or production rig.

Highlights
  • Real-time facial motion capture
  • iPhone/iPad Pro integration
  • Direct animation in Maya
  • Offline recording and import
  • Custom rig support
Features
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MocapX brings the unique experience of facial motion capture seamlessly to Autodesk Maya. With MocapX, you can easily utilize iPhone/iPad Pro to animate characters in real time directly in Maya or record offline and import data into Maya at your convenience. MocapX tools allow you to use any custom or production rig. Terms and Conditions: https://www.mocapx.com/termsconditions/

Screenshots

MVN Remote1 screens
MocapX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MVN Remote at 4.0 against MocapX's 3.2. MVN Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). MocapX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MocapX sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MVN Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MVN Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MocapX has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MVN Remote's written reviews are positive against 47% of MocapX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MVN Remote ships an update every 8 months, MocapX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MVN Remote versus MocapX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVN RemoteMocapX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.2 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMovella Technologies B.V.Techapp s.r.o.

Customer experience

MVN Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

MocapX

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

None

MVN Remote

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

MocapX

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan$19.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$199.001 Year
One-time4
  • Recording Time 5 Minutes$19.99
  • Recording Time 10 Minutes$36.99
  • Recording Time 30 Minutes$49.99
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  • Lifetime$499.00

Questions

Is MVN Remote free?
MVN Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MocapX free?
MocapX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MVN Remote or MocapX?
MVN Remote is rated higher. MVN Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MocapX averages 3.2 from 16 ratings.
Do MVN Remote or MocapX have ads?
Neither MVN Remote nor MocapX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVN Remote or MocapX?
MVN Remote ships an update every 8 months, and MocapX every 2 months. Most recently, MVN Remote was updated on October 10, 2026 and MocapX on October 21, 2026.

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