Comparison

Wax Thermometer vs MoCa Video Analysis

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

Head to head
About

Wax Thermometer

This app helps skiers select the appropriate ski wax based on snow type and temperature. It provides wax recommendations and details, with options for Celsius/Fahrenheit and automatic temperature setting via GPS.

Highlights
  • Snow type selection (fine, coarse, ice)
  • Temperature input and display
  • Automatic wax recommendations
  • Wax details and alternatives
  • Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion
  • Automatic temperature setting via GPS
  • Offline data access
Features
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Did you ever wonder which wax to use on your skis? The Wax Thermometer is here to help. See video on youtube.com. Tap the snow flake icon in the center of the thermometer to choose between fine-grained snow, coarse-grained snow or ice/wet snow. Press and drag the arrow to set the temperature. The recommended wax is automatically updated at the bottom of the screen. Tap the wax box to see the details and alternative waxes. When details of the selected wax appears: Press wax box to see recommended glide wax. The wax thermometer doesn't need an internet access as all data is included. You can set the temperature automatically by pressing the location button at the top left corner. This requires GPS and an internet connection. Tap the temperature icon at the bottom of the thermometer to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Share recommended ski wax and glide wax on social media. Source: swix.no Weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK.

About

MoCa Video Analysis

Features
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MoCa – The Smarter Way to Record, Organize & Analyze Sports Videos Welcome to MoCa, your all-in-one video app for coaches, athletes, and anyone who wants to manage and analyze sports videos with ease. MoCa goes beyond recording – it helps you tag, sort, and analyze videos to get the insights that matter. --- Capture & Import Videos --- Record exercises, training sessions, or competitions with ease. Set tags before recording – they’re saved automatically with the video. Import existing videos to keep everything in one place. --- Organize, Sort & Search --- Find videos quickly with powerful filters. Search by athlete name, discipline, or custom tags. --- Advanced Analysis Tools --- Analyze your videos in detail with powerful tools designed for sports performance. From step analysis and stopwatch features to pose estimation, split-screen comparisons, and more — MoCa gives you the insights you need to improve. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wax Thermometer4 screens
MoCa Video Analysis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MoCa Video Analysis at Free against Wax Thermometer's $1.99. MoCa Video Analysis also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Wax Thermometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On 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

MoCa Video Analysis is free to download; Wax Thermometer costs $1.99 up front. MoCa Video Analysis sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wax Thermometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wax Thermometer ships an update every 6 months, MoCa Video Analysis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wax Thermometer versus MoCa Video Analysis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWax ThermometerMoCa Video Analysis
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppsFab ASKonstantin Beiser

In-app purchases

None

Wax Thermometer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

MoCa Video Analysis

Subscriptions4
  • Espresso Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Lungo Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Espresso Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Lungo Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is Wax Thermometer free?
Wax Thermometer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoCa Video Analysis free?
MoCa Video Analysis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wax Thermometer or MoCa Video Analysis have ads?
Neither Wax Thermometer nor MoCa Video Analysis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wax Thermometer or MoCa Video Analysis?
Wax Thermometer ships an update every 6 months, and MoCa Video Analysis every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wax Thermometer was updated on October 24, 2026 and MoCa Video Analysis on October 6, 2026.

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