Comparison

Curator Sense vs Motion Catch

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

Head to head
About

Curator Sense

This app automatically captures photos, boomerangs, and videos when motion is detected. Set a detection area and sensitivity for hands-free media creation. Captured content is uploaded to the cloud for easy access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Motion-triggered capture
  • Customizable detection area
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Supports photos, boomerangs, videos
  • Automatic cloud upload
  • Hands-free operation
Features
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Curator Live SENSE – Automated Motion-Triggered Photo & Video Capture Curator Live SENSE is a motion-activated camera app that automatically captures photos, multiple photos, boomerangs, and videos without the need for manual input. Simply set a motion detection area on the live preview, adjust the sensitivity, and the app will trigger a capture when movement is detected. Once captured, the media is automatically uploaded to the cloud for easy access and delivery. Key Features: - Motion-based triggering for hands-free photo and video capture - Customizable motion detection area with adjustable sensitivity - Supports photos, multiple photos, boomerangs, and videos - Automatic cloud upload for instant access and sharing - Ideal for event photography, sports, creative content, and automation Curator Live SENSE is a simple yet powerful solution for automating photo and video capture. Set it up, detect motion, and let it do the work for you

About

Motion Catch

Automatically capture Live Photos when motion is detected in a selected area. Choose from various detection modes like cars, birds, lightning, or meteors to save dynamic moments. The app saves a Live Photo showing the moments just before and after the motion event.

Highlights
  • Motion-triggered Live Photo capture
  • Selectable motion detection area
  • Multiple detection modes (Car, Birds, Lightning, Meteor)
  • Saves moments before and after motion
  • Simple, user-friendly interface
Features
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Capture Live Photo automatically. Simple to use: • Set your iPhone on a tripod for a stable view (not required in Lightning mode). • Select the area to watch for motion. • Choose a detection mode. • Tap the center button to start automatic capture. Currently supported modes: • Car • Birds • Lightning • Meteor When motion is detected, the app saves a Live Photo — showing the moment just before and after it happens.

Screenshots

Curator Sense4 screens
Motion Catch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curator Sense at none against Motion Catch's 1. Curator Sense also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Motion Catch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 64 months). On price, 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. Motion Catch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Curator Sense asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Curator Sense ships an update every 64 months, Motion Catch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Curator Sense versus Motion Catch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurator SenseMotion Catch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 64 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNebular Design, LLCTeeraya Intajuk

Customer experience

Curator Sense

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Motion Catch

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Curator Sense

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Motion Catch

One-time1
  • Unlimited photos$9.99

Questions

Is Curator Sense free?
Curator Sense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motion Catch free?
Motion Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Curator Sense or Motion Catch have ads?
Neither Curator Sense nor Motion Catch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Curator Sense or Motion Catch?
Curator Sense ships an update every 64 months, and Motion Catch every 4 days. Most recently, Curator Sense was updated on October 15, 2026 and Motion Catch on October 12, 2026.

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