Comparison

Motion Catch vs DrawMovie

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

Head to head
About

Motion Catch

Automatically capture Live Photos when motion is detected in a selected area. Choose from various detection modes like cars, birds, lightning, or meteors to save dynamic moments. The app saves a Live Photo showing the moments just before and after the motion event.

Highlights
  • Motion-triggered Live Photo capture
  • Selectable motion detection area
  • Multiple detection modes (Car, Birds, Lightning, Meteor)
  • Saves moments before and after motion
  • Simple, user-friendly interface
Features
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Capture Live Photo automatically. Simple to use: • Set your iPhone on a tripod for a stable view (not required in Lightning mode). • Select the area to watch for motion. • Choose a detection mode. • Tap the center button to start automatic capture. Currently supported modes: • Car • Birds • Lightning • Meteor When motion is detected, the app saves a Live Photo — showing the moment just before and after it happens.

About

DrawMovie

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【主な機能】 - リアルタイム描画機能:動画撮影中に自由に描画可能。 - 画像/動画への描画機能:端末内の写真/動画に対して描画して動画化可能 - 簡単操作のUI:シンプルなインターフェースで、誰でも簡単に使える直感的な操作性。 - カスタマイズオプション:描画の色や太さをカスタマイズして、動画に合わせた注釈が追加可能。 【注意事項】 - 最大10秒間の動画撮影に制限されています。

Screenshots

Motion Catch4 screens
DrawMovie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DrawMovie at none against Motion Catch's 1. Motion Catch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Motion Catch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DrawMovie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motion Catch ships an update every 4 days, DrawMovie every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Motion Catch versus DrawMovie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion CatchDrawMovie
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeeraya IntajukYutaro Ohno

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Motion Catch

One-time1
  • Unlimited photos$9.99
None

DrawMovie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motion Catch free?
Motion Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrawMovie free?
DrawMovie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motion Catch or DrawMovie have ads?
Neither Motion Catch nor DrawMovie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motion Catch or DrawMovie?
Motion Catch ships an update every 4 days, and DrawMovie every 3 months. Most recently, Motion Catch was updated on August 14, 2026 and DrawMovie on September 7, 2026.

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