# MocapX vs PIX4Dcatch

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MocapX | PIX4Dcatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocapx/id1426530589/reviews) | **[4.7 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix4dcatch-3d-scanner/id1511483044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 32.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techapp s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474956114) | [Pix4D](https://appshunter.io/developer/952725638) |

## What reviewers say

### MocapX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocapx/id1426530589)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $199.00 | per year |
| Recording Time 5 Minutes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recording Time 10 Minutes | $36.99 | one-time |
| Recording Time 30 Minutes | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $499.00 | one-time |


### PIX4Dcatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix4dcatch-3d-scanner/id1511483044)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PIX4Dcatch Professional | $159.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for photogrammetry
- 🚀 Works well for professional use
- 👍 Consistently gets survey grade results
- 👍 Useful as an additional survey tool
- 👍 Amazing, game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Very expensive subscription
- 💰 High monthly subscription cost
- 💰 Way too expensive for small objects
- 💰 Unclear cost structure
- 💰 Credits add up unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*