Comparison

Phantom Cam vs Mote

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

Head to head
About

Phantom Cam

Transform ordinary scenes into mesmerizing flows of ghostly particles. Capture still photos or record haunting videos, bending reality with dynamic particles that swirl and dance. Adjust speed, density, and color to craft your own eerie atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Capture still photos and videos
  • Adjustable particle count (64k to 2 million)
  • Real-time particle motion control
  • Customizable particle colors
  • Resolution presets
  • Camera zoom and autofocus
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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Phantom Cam – Capture the Unseen What if the world around you wasn’t as solid as it seems? Phantom Cam reveals the hidden chaos beneath reality, transforming ordinary scenes into mesmerizing flows of ghostly particles. Shadows dissolve, objects shimmer, and faces melt into spectral echoes—like a glimpse into another dimension. Take still photos or record haunting videos, bending reality with thousands of dynamic particles that swirl, dance, and reform before your eyes. Adjust speed, density, and color to craft your own eerie atmosphere. Whether you're seeking mysterious portraits, surreal landscapes, or pure visual experimentation, this app lets you shape the unseen. Features: - Capture Still Photos & Videos – Freeze ghostly moments or film the shifting unknown. - Adjustable Particle Count – Choose from 64,000 to 2 million particles for the perfect spectral effect. - Real-Time Particle Motion – Control speed and intensity for dynamic movement. - Color Customization – Add eerie hues or stick to classic monochrome. - Resolution Presets – Adjust Camera Quality and Detail Level. - Camera Zoom & Autofocus – Get closer and sharper to the otherworldly. - Portrait & Landscape Support – Capture from any angle. - Perfected Aspect Ratio – No distortions, only haunting beauty. - Refined UI – Smooth, intuitive, and immersive. - No Ads. No In-App Purchases. Just Pure Visual Magic. Whether you're creating eerie selfies, ghostly landscapes, or surreal art, Phantom Cam lets you step beyond the ordinary—without filters, just pure generative magic. Download now and reveal the unseen.

About

Mote

Features
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Mote is a live hand tracking camera. Make an L with each hand and only the space between your fingers changes: Invert, Rainbow, Glitch, Comic, Pop or Pixel, switching on the beat while you record. HAND FRAME • Hold up two L's with a gap between them and the frame opens • Six looks inside the frame, switching at 90, 120 or 150 BPM • Tap the screen to hold the look you like • Tilt your hands and the frame tilts with them EVERY TAKE, TWO RESULTS • A clip ready for your feed and Stories • An automatic 4-cut Frame Strip • Save to Photos in one tap A NEW DROP EVERY FRIDAY • A new trending hand effect lands every Friday • Record it that week and it stays in your collection • Past drops include Bubble, Lightning and Stars FREE AND PRO • Free: this week's drop and every drop you caught, 15-second takes with a small watermark • Mote Pro: every drop including missed ones, 60-second takes, no watermark PRIVATE BY DESIGN Hand tracking runs on your device. Camera frames are not uploaded, and you never need an account. ABOUT MOTE PRO Mote Pro is optional. It is available as a weekly subscription (with a 3-day free trial when you are eligible), an annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Restore previous purchases anytime in the app. Privacy Policy: https://www.secondearth.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.secondearth.io/terms

Screenshots

Phantom Cam4 screens
Mote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mote at Free against Phantom Cam's $1.99. Mote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 33 months). Phantom Cam's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Mote is free to download; Phantom Cam costs $1.99 up front. Mote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Phantom Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phantom Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phantom Cam has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phantom Cam ships an update every 33 months, Mote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Phantom Cam versus Mote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantom CamMote
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB125 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPhilippe ZaySecondEarth AI, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Phantom Cam

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mote

Subscriptions2
  • Mote Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Mote Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mote Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Phantom Cam free?
Phantom Cam costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mote free?
Mote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phantom Cam or Mote?
Phantom Cam is rated higher. Phantom Cam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Mote averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Phantom Cam or Mote have ads?
Neither Phantom Cam nor Mote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phantom Cam or Mote?
Phantom Cam ships an update every 33 months, and Mote weekly. Most recently, Phantom Cam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mote on October 31, 2026.

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