Comparison

MotionVideoCamera vs TrailStack

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

Head to head
About

MotionVideoCamera

Easily add captivating afterimage effects to your videos, whether recorded live or from your camera roll. Adjust the intensity and decay rate of the effect to create unique visuals. Save individual frames as still images or share your creations directly.

Highlights
  • Add afterimage effects to videos
  • Record video with afterimage effect
  • Load videos from camera roll
  • Adjust afterimage depth and decay
  • Save frames as still images
  • Share videos and photos
Features
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This is an app that can add β€œafterimage effect” to videos. It supports not only videos stored on smartphones but also video recording with cameras. Please enjoy watching TV programs and movie scenes with your smartphone and adding afterimages. You can save any frame as a still image. [Video source] - Camera shooting - Camera roll: Loading video [Settings] - Afterimage depth: Adjust with slider control - Afterimage decay rate: Adjust with slider control - Storage resolution: 20-100% of original resolution [output] - Save to camera roll: video, photo - Video and photo sharing: AirDrop, LINE, Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram, ...

About

TrailStack

Features
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Turn any video into a stunning strobe photo β€” right on your iPhone device. TrailStack stacks multiple frames from your video into one composite image, creating the classic strobe effect used by sports photographers, coaches, and creative artists. No cloud upload. No subscription. No Photoshop skills required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick any video from your camera roll 2. Adjust Trim, Interval, Sensitivity, Fade, and Cleanup sliders 3. See results instantly in the real-time preview 4. Export a crisp PNG at your video's original resolution to your Photos KEY FEATURES β€’ Import any existing video β€” no in-app recording required β€’ Real-time preview as you adjust every parameter β€’ 4 built-in presets: Default, Sport, Art, Sharp β€’ Supports slow-motion video for ultra-detailed motion analysis β€’ Export at original video resolution PNG (up to 1920px on the longest side) β€’ 100% on-device processing β€” your videos never leave your phone β€’ Free to use, with an optional ad to remove the watermark from exports PERFECT FOR β€’ Athletes & coaches β€” analyze a golf swing, tennis serve, or gymnastics routine β€’ Skateboarders & BMX riders β€” capture trick sequences in one frame β€’ Dancers & performers β€” visualize choreography and movement flow β€’ Physics & science teachers β€” demonstrate motion and velocity visually β€’ Social media creators β€” create eye-catching composite sports photos WHY TRAILSTACK? Other strobe photo apps require you to record video inside the app β€” TrailStack works with footage you already have. Sony MotionShot was discontinued in 2021. Clipstro is iOS-only and cannot import existing videos. Photoshop can achieve similar results, but takes 30–60 minutes of manual work per photo. TrailStack does it in seconds. PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens entirely on your device. We never upload, store, or transmit your photos or videos to any server. What's on your phone stays on your phone. FREE & FAIR TrailStack is free to download and use. Exports include a small watermark. Watch a short optional ad to save a watermark-free version at any time β€” no subscription, no hidden fees. Download TrailStack and see your movement in a whole new way.

Screenshots

MotionVideoCamera4 screens
TrailStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TrailStack at Free against MotionVideoCamera's $0.99. TrailStack also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). MotionVideoCamera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

TrailStack is free to download; MotionVideoCamera costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotionVideoCamera ships an update every 11 days, TrailStack daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 5 level
MotionVideoCamera versus TrailStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotionVideoCameraTrailStack
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
Best chart rank#165 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasanori KatsutaHitoshi Tamura

In-app purchases

None

MotionVideoCamera

No in-app purchases

None

TrailStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MotionVideoCamera free?
MotionVideoCamera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrailStack free?
TrailStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MotionVideoCamera or TrailStack have ads?
TrailStack shows ads; MotionVideoCamera does not.
Which is updated more often, MotionVideoCamera or TrailStack?
MotionVideoCamera ships an update every 11 days, and TrailStack daily. Most recently, MotionVideoCamera was updated on September 20, 2026 and TrailStack on September 8, 2026.

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