# MobileCap vs ModelPlay

The clearest difference is rating: MobileCap at 3.7 against ModelPlay's 3.0. MobileCap also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 27%) and ratings volume (234 vs 8). ModelPlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MobileCap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ModelPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MobileCap holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobileCap has 234 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of MobileCap's written reviews are positive against 27% of ModelPlay's.

MobileCap ships an update every 4 months, ModelPlay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobileCap | ModelPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilecap/id1489118323/reviews)** | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modelplay-3d-model-viewer/id6483368492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **234** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [William Chilcote](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488058967) | [俊卿 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714454254) |

## What reviewers say

### MobileCap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilecap/id1489118323)

Record 3D animations using your iOS device's camera with real-time full body tracking. Refine and export animations as FBX files or rotation data for use in 3D software and game engines.

**Highlights:** Real-time full body 14-point tracking, ARKit powered motion capture, Export as FBX animation files, Export as CSV rotation data, In-app animation preview and refinement, LiDAR support for accuracy

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Very good
- 🎉 Good effort
- 🤩 Great and amazing
- 🙌 Awesome
- 👍 Nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🤔 Hard to use
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to figure out
- 🚫 Doesn't work on my device
- 💰 Requires payment to export

**Reported bugs**

- Rig doesn't move correctly when bending over
- Feet tracking issues causing sliding
- Spinning/jittery motion capture
- Crashes during recording
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to flip camera
- Include option to create custom characters
- Provide more detailed tutorials
- Enable free export of captured animations
- Improve overall tracking and stability


### ModelPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modelplay-3d-model-viewer/id6483368492)

Easily view and customize 3D models without needing professional knowledge. Import, export, and categorize various file formats, then personalize lighting, backgrounds, materials, and animations for stunning visual effects.

**Highlights:** Import/export GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF, Categorize models with folders, Customize lighting and backgrounds, Adjust model materials and textures, Play and control 3D animations, Set model position and camera angles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ModelPlay Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobileCap free?

MobileCap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ModelPlay free?

ModelPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MobileCap or ModelPlay?

MobileCap is rated higher. MobileCap averages 3.7 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while ModelPlay averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do MobileCap or ModelPlay have ads?

Neither MobileCap nor ModelPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MobileCap or ModelPlay?

MobileCap ships an update every 4 months, and ModelPlay every 2 weeks. Most recently, MobileCap was updated on November 13, 2026 and ModelPlay on November 4, 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.*