Comparison

MovePlay Active Games for Kids vs Motion Hero

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

Head to head
About

MovePlay Active Games for Kids

This app transforms screen time into active play by using your device's camera to detect motion and gestures. Kids can jump, run, and move to control games without needing controllers or touching the screen. It encourages healthy movement and fun for active children.

Highlights
  • Motion-controlled gameplay
  • Gesture controls
  • Encourages physical activity
  • No controllers needed
  • On-device video analysis
  • Screen mirroring option
Features
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Turn screen time into action time! MovePlay is a brand-new kind of game where kids jump, run, and move to play. Using the device’s camera, MovePlay detects motion and gestures — no controllers, no tapping, no swiping. Kids become the players! MovePlay makes active play exciting, combining the fun of games with healthy movement. Perfect for kids who love to move, explore, and play! With MovePlay, children can: • Jump, move, and run in place to play games • Control the app with simple hand gestures to start and stop games • Stay active, energized, and having fun All video analysis happens safely on your device — no data, photos, or videos are stored or shared. On iPhone, we recommend mirroring your screen to a larger display like a TV or a mac. Download MovePlay today and get kids off the couch and into action! Terms of Service: https://www.moveplayapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.moveplayapp.com/privacy

About

Motion Hero

Features
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Motion Hero turns your living room into an endless run. Prop up your phone, step back, and control your runner with your OWN body — the front camera reads your moves on-device. HOW YOU PLAY • Jump in place -> your hero jumps over barriers • Step left / right -> switch lanes • Squat -> slide under gates • Run faster -> your hero speeds up PICK YOUR HERO 5 stylized characters, each with a signature style — Zane, Nova, Blaze, Kai and Mira. Earn coins as you run and unlock them all. RUN THE WORLD 5 cinematic maps: City Dusk, Neon Night, Beach, Snow Mountains and Desert Canyon. REAL CARDIO You move your whole body — every run burns real calories, tracked by weight and time. Build a daily streak, beat your best. PRIVACY FIRST The camera is used only for on-device motion detection. No video is recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. PREMIUM One free run every day. Go Premium for unlimited runs, all characters and maps, no time cap. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MovePlay Active Games for Kids4 screens
Motion Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Motion Hero at every 4 days against MovePlay Active Games for Kids's every 2 weeks. MovePlay Active Games for Kids's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. MovePlay Active Games for Kids sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Motion Hero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MovePlay Active Games for Kids ships an update every 2 weeks, Motion Hero every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MovePlay Active Games for Kids versus Motion Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovePlay Active Games for KidsMotion Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitwise Software SLDIJITAL PILOT REKLAM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MovePlay Active Games for Kids

Subscriptions2
  • MovePlay Monthly$4.991 Month
  • MovePlay Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • MovePlay Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Motion Hero

Subscriptions3
  • Haftalık Premium$9.997 Days
  • Aylık Premium$19.991 Month
  • Yıllık Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MovePlay Active Games for Kids free?
MovePlay Active Games for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Motion Hero free?
Motion Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MovePlay Active Games for Kids or Motion Hero have ads?
Neither MovePlay Active Games for Kids nor Motion Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MovePlay Active Games for Kids or Motion Hero?
MovePlay Active Games for Kids ships an update every 2 weeks, and Motion Hero every 4 days. Most recently, MovePlay Active Games for Kids was updated on October 16, 2026 and Motion Hero on September 29, 2026.

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