Comparison

MocapX vs PIX4Dcatch

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

Head to head
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/

About

PIX4Dcatch

Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture images and LiDAR data to create accurate 3D models for professional use. Visualize, measure, and share your creations in AR.

Highlights
  • 3D model creation from images and LiDAR
  • RTK device compatibility for centimeter accuracy
  • Live feedback during capture
  • Augmented reality (AR) model visualization
  • Cloud processing and desktop export options
  • Measurement and geolocation capabilities
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Digitize Reality: Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Simply point and record to create professional-grade 3D models. Pair with a compatible RTK device for centimeter-level accuracy, precise measurements, and geolocated 3D reconstructions. Visualize the captured model in the app, upload and export, and view it in AR. New ArcGIS Workflow: PIX4Dcatch now streams ArcGIS data in realtime in AR to provide in-field operators full contextual information about the entire site including 3D reconstructions and attributes. Our capture feature generates complete and defensible georeferenced 3D reconstructions which can be communicated seamlessly back to ArcGIS. New Guide-To Feature: PIX4Dcatch has a guide-to feature directing users to specified geolocated assets for staking, boosting onsite efficiency and accuracy. Just select the point or reconstruction you would like to find and follow the arrows in AR. WORKFLOW 1 – Scan & Capture Walk around your site. The app automatically gathers data and provides live feedback using iOS LiDAR, ensuring you capture every detail. For enhanced accuracy, use an RTK device compatible with PIX4Dcatch, PIX4D Autotags with a fully automated workflow, or combine both. 2 – Process, Analyze & Share Process your data by uploading to PIX4Dcloud for online analysis and sharing, or export to PIX4Dmatic for desktop processing. Both platforms offer a 14-day free trial. Projects can also be exported to third-party photogrammetry software. Measure spaces, document results, and enjoy all the benefits of a detailed 2D/3D model of your surroundings. 3 – View in AR Experience an immersive augmented-reality view. Display 3D models and points directly in your phone camera in AR. ____________________ USE CASES • Digitize construction sites • Measure stockpiles and other objects • Document underground utilities • Digitize indoor and outdoor spaces with Autotags • Visualize and verify 3D models in AR in real time • Perform single-point measurements with RTK accuracy ____________________ COMPATIBILITY • Optimized for LiDAR-equipped devices (Pro series phones) • All ARKit-enabled devices • RTK devices: Emlid Reach RX and RX2, TopCon HiPer CR, Bad Elf Flex Mini, Bad Elf Flex, Trimble DA2, Leica Zeno FLX100 ____________________ TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MocapX4 screens
PIX4Dcatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PIX4Dcatch at 4.7 against MocapX's 3.2. PIX4Dcatch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (264 vs 16). MocapX's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and PIX4Dcatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $159.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIX4Dcatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIX4Dcatch has 264 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of MocapX's written reviews are positive against 33% of PIX4Dcatch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MocapX ships an update every 2 months, PIX4Dcatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MocapX versus PIX4Dcatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMocapXPIX4Dcatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (16 ratings)4.7 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews — better32.5% of reviews
Number of ratings16264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechapp s.r.o.Pix4D

Customer experience

MocapX

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

PIX4Dcatch

All ratings264 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

MocapX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PIX4Dcatch

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes or shows SDK error with Emlid RX
  • Upload doesn't work for Dropbox or OneDrive
  • Mesh doesn't display like past versions
  • Cannot build an accurate model
  • App locks out
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  • Outputs contradict (geo tags vs GCP coordinates)
  • Cannot log into Pix account inside the app (keyboard issue)
  • Does not recognize license
  • Stopped uploading
  • Photos stored in app, impossible to get if not uploading
  • Create account impossible
  • Cannot register
  • Cannot get contact without registration
  • App unbrauchbar (unusable)
  • Trial cannot be cancelled
  • Scan took 4 days to process
  • Fatal results
  • Slow and annoying

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make it possible to work with any GNSS through NMEA Protocol
  • Export GCP's in GPS coordinates as well
  • Add instructions or tips
  • Allow export to local device instead of cloud
  • Allow export of images to PC for free
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  • Allow testing of 3D generation with a limit of pictures or generated 3Ds for free

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
1 purchases

PIX4Dcatch

Subscriptions1
  • PIX4Dcatch Professional14 Days trial$159.001 Month

Questions

Is MocapX free?
MocapX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIX4Dcatch free?
PIX4Dcatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MocapX or PIX4Dcatch?
PIX4Dcatch is rated higher. MocapX averages 3.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PIX4Dcatch averages 4.7 from 264 ratings.
Do MocapX or PIX4Dcatch have ads?
Neither MocapX nor PIX4Dcatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MocapX or PIX4Dcatch?
MocapX ships an update every 2 months, and PIX4Dcatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, MocapX was updated on October 21, 2026 and PIX4Dcatch on October 20, 2026.

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