Comparison

ActionCatch vs Presence Recorder

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

Head to head
About

ActionCatch

This app automatically captures action photos of you while you train solo. Mount your phone, start your activity, and it detects and photographs you in motion without needing a person or perfect timing. Get professional-looking shots of your runs, rides, and tricks effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Automatic motion detection
  • Adjustable burst speed
  • Distance modes
  • Setup timer
  • Flash indicator
  • Multi-camera support
  • Session stats
Features
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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

About

Presence Recorder

Features
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Presence Recorder is a free smart camera app for home safety and any place where you need to detect people. It uses Apple’s Vision framework for human detection. Recording starts only when a person is detected and stops automatically when no one is present. Long recordings are automatically split into segments. Videos are saved to your iPhone Photos or iCloud for remote viewing and browsing.

Screenshots

ActionCatch4 screens
Presence Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Presence Recorder at none against ActionCatch's 1. ActionCatch's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. ActionCatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Presence Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ActionCatch versus Presence Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionCatchPresence Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin LuknicAPPFlyer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ActionCatch

One-time1
  • ActionCatch Pro$7.99
None

Presence Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActionCatch free?
ActionCatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Presence Recorder free?
Presence Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ActionCatch or Presence Recorder have ads?
Presence Recorder shows ads; ActionCatch does not.

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