Hightag vs ActionCatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hightag
This app automatically captures photos and videos of athletes like mountain bikers and skiers as they pass by smart cameras. Media is instantly uploaded to your account for viewing, downloading, and sharing.
- Automatic photo and video capture
- Smart camera installation at destinations
- Instant media upload
- View, download, and share footage
- Forever access to captured media
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Never miss a moment when you're out on the slopes or trails. Hightag gives skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and other athletes the power automatically capture footage of themselves while they ride. Just start a recording session and go ride. Hightag cameras are installed at your favorites parks and instantly send you video clips as you ride by. Capture your best moments effortlessly. Ride, capture, progress, and share.
ActionCatch
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YOUR PERSONAL ACTION PHOTOGRAPHER. NO PERSON REQUIRED. Train solo but want action shots? Mount your phone, start your activity, and ActionCatch automatically captures perfect photos when you're in frame and moving. No photographer. No timing. No missed moments. Finally, you can document your runs, rides, and sessions without coordinating schedules with photographer friends or settling for selfies. HOW IT WORKS Mount your phone on a tripod, vehicle, or stable surface Get in position and start your activity Your phone automatically detects and captures you in motion Review perfect action photos after your session Set it and forget it. Your phone handles everything. PERFECT FOR Solo athletes training without support crew Runners documenting PRs and long runs Mountain bikers capturing trail sessions alone Skateboarders landing tricks without filmer friends Cyclists tracking technique and progress Anyone who trains solo but wants professional-looking action shots WHY ACTIONCATCH No more coordinating with photographer friends. Shoot whenever you want, wherever you train. Capture What Matters Automatic detection means you're always in frame. No running back to check if the shot worked. No timers that go off at the wrong moment. Professional Results, Zero Skills Get sharp, well-timed action shots without photography knowledge. Your phone knows exactly when to capture. KEY FEATURES Activity Profiles Automatic Motion Detection Your phone detects when you enter the frame and start moving. Captures automatically at the perfect moment. Adjustable Burst Speed Capture 1-10 photos per second. Fast sprints? Crank it up. Steady pace? Slow it down. You control the capture rate. Distance Modes Focus on close action, mid-range, or distant shots. Filter out background movement and capture only what you want. Setup Timer Mount your phone and activate the countdown (1-60 seconds). Gives you time to get into position before detection starts. Flash Indicator Visual feedback shows when your phone is ready and actively capturing—visible even from distance. Detection Preview See exactly what your phone sees. Real-time visualization shows when you're detected and in the capture zone. Multi-Camera Support Use ultra-wide for full-scene coverage, wide for standard shots, or telephoto for distant action. Switch lenses to match your setup. Session Stats Track photos captured, session duration, and progress toward your daily goals. CAPTURE ANYWHERE Trail riding: Mount on your car or pack Running: Set on a park bench or trail marker Skateboarding: Position at the park feature you're hitting Road cycling: Attach to signpost or guardrail
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hightag at none against ActionCatch's 1. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. ActionCatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hightag asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hightag | ActionCatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hightag, Inc | Martin Luknic |
In-app purchases
Hightag
No in-app purchases
ActionCatch
- ActionCatch Pro$7.99









