Comparison

Moves by Maxon vs FlipKit

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

Head to head
About

Moves by Maxon

Capture facial and full-body motion, or scan 3D objects using your iPhone or iPad. Seamlessly transfer your creations into Cinema 4D for animation and 3D modeling. Ideal for bringing expressions, movements, or scanned items into your 3D projects.

Highlights
  • Facial motion capture
  • Full-body motion capture
  • 3D object scanning (photogrammetry)
  • Real-time 3D model generation
  • Transfer to Cinema 4D
  • ARKit body tracking
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Moves by Maxon is available on the iOS App Store for all iPhones and iPads running iOS 15.0 and later. Get Your Moves On! -------------------- With Moves by Maxon for iPhone and iPad you can capture facial and full-body movement or scan 3D objects and then bring them into 3D space in Cinema 4D. Whether you want to bring your facial expressions, best dance moves or a model of your favorite teddy bear into the world of 3D, Moves by Maxon is the perfect app. Download it now! Object Capture ---------------- Photogrammetry based object capture couldn't be easier! Place the object you want to import in a well lit spot where it can be photographed from all angles. Start taking snapshots and the on-screen tool shows a record of where you have snapped. Moves by Maxon will let you know when there are enough images. Then connect and send the images to Cinema 4D and watch the magic happen! For best results, start practicing with simple objects such as a small stuffed toy or desktop sculpture. Note - Object Capture is only supported by Cinema 4D 2023 and later running on macOS Monterey. Facial Motion Capture ----------------------------- With Face Capture, you can capture facial expressions with iPad or iPhone. It's as easy as recording a selfie video. Start the camera and off you go. The app uses the capture data to generate a moving 3D model in real time, which you can then transfer to 3D geometry in Cinema 4D. The movements of your facial expressions are precisely detected and can be used to create impressive facial animations in Cinema 4D without any previous knowledge. Want to learn how? Check out our tutorials on www.cineversity.com. Body Motion Capture ---------------------------- You can record entire body movements as well! When videos are recorded in the Moves by Maxon app with your iPhone or iPad camera, Apple ARKit analyzes the movements in realtime and creates an animated 3D "skeleton" that is superimposed on the video. This provides a preview and the ability evaluate the recording of your moves. Once you've imported the capture data into Cinema 4D - a simple and intuitive process - you can adjust the data there and transfer it to a 3D figure to perform your very own moves. Please note: Capturing body motion is a relatively new feature of Apple's ARKit, so capturing clean full figure motion requires some preparation and finesse. Therefore, there are a few things you should consider when capturing body movements to ensure good results. Contrast Matters ---------------------- The person being captured should stand out from the background. So, choose dark clothes for light backgrounds and vice versa. Fitted clothing will produce better results than loose or baggy clothing. Extreme patterns in clothing are also not optimal. Don't Move Too Fast --------------------------- Due to the motion blur that occurs when recording fast movements, the contours can become blurred and no longer be precisely captured by the app. Pirouettes and similar fast movements should be avoided for best results. Avoid Overlapping ------------------------ Moves by Maxon may not be able to distinguish and interpret movements where arms or legs cross each other or are crossed in front of or behind the body correctly. This can cause captured movement to "fidget" for a short time. Quiet movements without repeatedly crossing the arms or legs provide more accurate recordings. Cinema 4D is required to utilize the captured movement and the Moves by Maxon connectivity comes preinstalled. If you do not have Cinema 4D, a free trial version is available at www.maxon.net.

About

FlipKit

Create frame-by-frame animations with an intuitive interface. Bring your drawings to life using various tools, shapes, stickers, and photo imports. Export your creations as video, GIF, or PNG sequences.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Drawing tools with Apple Pencil support
  • Onion skinning
  • Foreground and background layers
  • Photo import for backgrounds/stop-motion
  • Export as video, GIF, or PNG sequence
Features
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Create your own frame-by-frame animations — just like a real flipbook! FlipKit gives you everything you need to bring your drawings to life. Whether you're a beginner, a pro, or a kid just getting started — FlipKit's intuitive interface makes animating easy and fun. Draw with Apple Pencil or your finger, add shapes and stickers, and watch your creation come to life. Need inspiration? Dive into ready-made examples and templates to get started right away. Import photos from your library or use the camera for the perfect background. Combine photos with your drawings to create stop-motion animations. Advanced artists will love separate foreground and background layers, onion skinning, and fine-tuned animation controls. Flip through your animation like a real physical flipbook or preview it on the canvas. When you're done, export as video, animated GIF, or PNG sequence and share your creation with the world. No account required. No data collected. Just create. DRAWING TOOLS * Draw with pencils, brushes, pens, erasers, and more * Insert shapes, text, emojis, and custom stickers * Fill enclosed areas with color * Copy and move parts of your drawings with the lasso tool * Full support for Apple Pencil * Zoom, rotate, and pan your canvas ANIMATION * Create animations frame by frame with onion skinning * Swipe the filmstrip to flip through your animation * Separate foreground and background layers * Control frames per second, background color, and playback mode (loop, ping-pong, once) * Import photos for backgrounds or stop-motion animations * Various examples and templates for an easy start EXPORT & SHARE * Export as video (MP4), animated GIF, or PNG sequence * Export single frames or transparent image sequences * Share your creations on social media or with friends DESIGNED FOR YOU * Place the filmstrip on the left or right (for right- or left-handed use) * iCloud Drive keeps your animations in sync across all your devices * Automatic backups keep your animations safe * Dark Mode support * No account setup — FlipKit respects your privacy and does not collect any data linked to you CONTACT Questions or wishes? Write us: info@tinkado.at Music obtained from zapsplat.com

Screenshots

Moves by Maxon3 screens
FlipKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FlipKit at 4.5 against Moves by Maxon's 2.9. FlipKit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 7). Moves by Maxon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. FlipKit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Moves by Maxon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlipKit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlipKit has 1.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Moves by Maxon's written reviews are positive against 50% of FlipKit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moves by Maxon ships an update every 5 months, FlipKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Moves by Maxon versus FlipKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoves by MaxonFlipKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews50.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxon Computer GmbHInes Buchetics

Customer experience

Moves by Maxon

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative64.7%

FlipKit

All ratings1,443 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral15.0%
Negative34.6%

Bugs and requests

Moves by Maxon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FlipKit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frames overlaying each other
  • Animations and work being deleted
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More drawing tools and customization options
  • Ability to rearrange frames
  • Unlimited frames in free version
  • Sound and audio support

In-app purchases

None

Moves by Maxon

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FlipKit

One-time2
  • Templates$1.99
  • FlipKit Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Moves by Maxon free?
Moves by Maxon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlipKit free?
FlipKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moves by Maxon or FlipKit?
FlipKit is rated higher. Moves by Maxon averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FlipKit averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Moves by Maxon or FlipKit have ads?
Moves by Maxon shows ads; FlipKit does not.
Which is updated more often, Moves by Maxon or FlipKit?
Moves by Maxon ships an update every 5 months, and FlipKit every 2 months. Most recently, Moves by Maxon was updated on July 8, 2026 and FlipKit on September 23, 2026.

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