PetSnap vs Mote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PetSnap
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PetSnap - Camera with Sounds & Creative Effects Pets don’t pose? PetSnap helps you capture their attention — and the perfect moment. PetSnap is a playful yet powerful camera app designed to help you take better photos and videos of your pets. Use sounds, creative effects, and subtle camera tools to grab their focus and turn everyday moments into memories. Capture Their Attention Pets move fast and look everywhere — except at the camera. PetSnap includes built-in pet sounds to naturally grab their attention when it matters most. Photo, Video & Slow Motion Take sharp photos Record videos Capture playful moments in slow motion All directly from one simple, intuitive camera. Creative Effects (Optional & Fun) Lens flare and vintage-style overlays Studio-style lighting for selected shots Subtle filters to enhance your photos without overdoing it Effects are always optional — your moments stay natural. Smart Camera Controls Pinch to zoom Tap to focus and adjust exposure Multiple zoom presets (depending on device) Front and rear camera support Designed to feel familiar, fast, and reliable. Built-in Pet Sounds Play attention-grabbing sounds while shooting Adjust sound intensity Record your own sounds (optional) Perfect for photos and videos. Save & Share Instantly Photos and videos are saved directly to your gallery Easy to share with friends, family, or on social media Hidden Extras PetSnap includes a few secret gestures to discover — small creative bonuses for curious users. Nothing required, just fun to find. Optional Upgrades PetSnap is free to use. Optional purchases unlock extra customization and creative features. No subscriptions required to get started. Capture the moment. Before it runs away. PetSnap
Mote
This app uses live hand tracking to apply dynamic visual effects to your videos. Create unique content with frame filters that react to your hand movements and music beats. New effects are added weekly, with options for both free and premium users.
- Live hand tracking camera
- Dynamic frame filters
- Music beat synchronization
- Automatic 4-cut Frame Strip generation
- Weekly new effect drops
- On-device processing for privacy
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Mote is a live hand tracking camera. Make an L with each hand and only the space between your fingers changes: Invert, Rainbow, Glitch, Comic, Pop or Pixel, switching on the beat while you record. HAND FRAME • Hold up two L's with a gap between them and the frame opens • Six looks inside the frame, switching at 90, 120 or 150 BPM • Tap the screen to hold the look you like • Tilt your hands and the frame tilts with them EVERY TAKE, TWO RESULTS • A clip ready for your feed and Stories • An automatic 4-cut Frame Strip • Save to Photos in one tap A NEW DROP EVERY FRIDAY • A new trending hand effect lands every Friday • Record it that week and it stays in your collection • Past drops include Bubble, Lightning and Stars FREE AND PRO • Free: this week's drop and every drop you caught, 15-second takes with a small watermark • Mote Pro: every drop including missed ones, 60-second takes, no watermark PRIVATE BY DESIGN Hand tracking runs on your device. Camera frames are not uploaded, and you never need an account. ABOUT MOTE PRO Mote Pro is optional. It is available as a weekly subscription (with a 3-day free trial when you are eligible), an annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Restore previous purchases anytime in the app. Privacy Policy: https://www.secondearth.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.secondearth.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mote at weekly against PetSnap's every 2 months. PetSnap'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
Both are free to download. PetSnap sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PetSnap ships an update every 2 months, Mote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PetSnap | Mote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Florent Pottevin | SecondEarth AI, Inc. |
In-app purchases
PetSnap
- Unlimited Record Duration$0.49
- Customise Home Screen$0.49
- Custom Attention Sound$0.99
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- Remove Watermark$0.99
- Fully Unlock App$2.09
Mote
- Mote Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Mote Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year
- Mote Pro Lifetime$49.99









