Comparison

HeartBoard vs Motion Alert

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

Head to head
About

HeartBoard

Features
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HeartBoard turns your iPhone into a versatile electronic message board—perfect for love notes, ads, event signage, and more! Key Features: - Dynamic Text & Icons: Run custom captions, emojis, or icons with adjustable speed, color, and slide animations. - Digital Clock Mode: Display a sleek 24-hour clock with smooth sliding digit transitions. - Device Pairing & Sync: Link two devices via QR code to extend or mirror your display se amlessly. - Seamless Experience: Enjoy full functionality with no extra hardware required. - Full Customization: Choose fonts, sizes, backgrounds, LED light effects, and save your favorite templates. - Multi-Language & Emoji Support: Input any text—Latin, CJK, Cyrillic—or your favorite emojis. - Offline-Ready: All features work without an internet connection once installed. Use Cases: - Airport greeters & welcome boards. - Handheld banners and photo props. - Eye-catching ads in shops or nightclubs. - Subtitles for presentations or live events. - Personalized love messages and confessions. Download HeartBoard now and start creating unforgettable visual experiences—anytime, anywhere!

About

Motion Alert

Features
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Motion Alert turns your iPhone into a simple motion detector with an audible alarm. Place your iPhone where you want to monitor an area, adjust the sensitivity and alarm volume, then start monitoring. When Motion Alert detects movement in the camera view, it sounds an alarm. Perfect for: • Hotel rooms and temporary accommodation • Luggage and personal belongings • Workspaces and desks • Camper vans and travel • Doors and other areas you want to monitor FEATURES • Real-time motion detection using your iPhone camera • Adjustable motion sensitivity • Adjustable alarm volume • Zoom in on the area you want to monitor • Simple one-screen operation • No account required Motion Alert includes free 5-minute monitoring sessions. A one-time Full Unlock purchase removes the monitoring time limit.

Screenshots

HeartBoard4 screens
Motion Alert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HeartBoard at 12.0 against Motion Alert's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. HeartBoard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Motion Alert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeartBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, Motion Alert every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HeartBoard versus Motion Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeartBoardMotion Alert
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhu Le huuViatcheslav Ortynskiy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HeartBoard

One-time3
  • 100 Rubies$10.00
  • 500 Rubies (100 Bonus)$50.00
  • 1500 Rubies (300 Bonus)$150.00
1 purchases

Motion Alert

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is HeartBoard free?
HeartBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Motion Alert free?
Motion Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HeartBoard or Motion Alert have ads?
Neither HeartBoard nor Motion Alert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeartBoard or Motion Alert?
HeartBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Motion Alert every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeartBoard was updated on November 8, 2026 and Motion Alert on October 31, 2026.

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