# PinoFBT vs Catch Flex

PinoFBT and Catch Flex both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of PinoFBT's written reviews are positive against 0% of Catch Flex's. PinoFBT also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (347 vs 3). Catch Flex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinoFBT sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. Catch Flex asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for PinoFBT against 3.7 for Catch Flex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinoFBT has 347 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of PinoFBT's written reviews are positive against 0% of Catch Flex's.

PinoFBT ships an update weekly, Catch Flex every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinoFBT | Catch Flex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinofbt/id6444877037/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-flex-controller/id6474227857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **347** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fu-Hao Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643661246) | [Vilegacy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817905358) |

## What reviewers say

### PinoFBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinofbt/id6444877037)

Enhance your VR experience with full-body tracking using your iPhone. Enjoy seamless motion capture for games like VRChat and Dance Dash, with options for single or dual-phone tracking. Achieve accurate 360-degree, 60-FPS movement without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Full-body tracking for VR, No additional apps or drivers needed, Single-phone and dual-phone tracking, 360-degree, 60-FPS local Wi-Fi tracking, Chest and hip tracking included, Optional subscription for elbow, knee, and foot tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite: Single, Quest, 3 Month | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Lite: Single, SteamVR, 3 Month | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Lite: Single, Quest, 6 Month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro: Dual, Quest, 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro: Dual, SteamVR, 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Lite+: Single, Q&S, 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Lite: Single, SteamVR, 6 Month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro+: Dual, Q&S, 3 Months | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro: Dual, Quest, 6 Months | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Lite+: Single, Q&S, 6 Months | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Lite: Single, Quest, 1 Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Lite: Single, SteamVR, 1 Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro: Dual, Quest, 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Lite+: Single, Q&S, 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro+: Dual, Q&S, 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Quest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, SteamVR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S | $29.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S | $39.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Quest | $49.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, SteamVR | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime: Single, Quest | $49.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth tracking
- 💡 Affordable FBT solution
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 Works well on standalone Quest

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking issues (glitchy, shaky, inaccurate)
- 🐛 Calibration problems
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 💰 Subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription suddenly stops working
- Tracking gets worse after updates
- Calibration menu doesn't show up in VRChat

**Requested features**

- Add arm tracking
- Improve laying down and sitting tracking
- Support more games like Blade & Sorcery
- Offer one-time purchase option


### Catch Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-flex-controller/id6474227857)

Transform your phone into a full-body motion controller for specific games. Experience immersive gameplay by tracking your movements without needing a physical gamepad. Enjoy interactive gaming powered by your body's actions.

**Highlights:** Full-body camera tracking, Phone as motion controller, Gamepad-free gameplay, Control specific games, Body movement tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinoFBT free?

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

### Is Catch Flex free?

Catch Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PinoFBT or Catch Flex?

Catch Flex is rated higher. PinoFBT averages 3.6 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while Catch Flex averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do PinoFBT or Catch Flex have ads?

PinoFBT shows ads; Catch Flex does not.

### Which is updated more often, PinoFBT or Catch Flex?

PinoFBT ships an update weekly, and Catch Flex every 3 months. Most recently, PinoFBT was updated on August 16, 2026 and Catch Flex on September 2, 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.*