Comparison

ActionCatch vs QuickBurst

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

Head to head
About

ActionCatch

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 capturingβ€”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

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QuickBurst

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Catch the shot you'd normally miss. QuickBurst fires off rapid photo bursts and hands-free timed captures, then helps you cull the pile down to the keepers, so every fast-moving moment ends with one great frame. Prop your phone up, walk into the shot, and let QuickBurst do the shooting. Whether you're fitting the whole group in the frame, shooting your own content solo, or traveling with nobody around to hold the camera, you'll come away with the frame you actually wanted. WHY QUICKBURST β€’ Rapid burst capture: shoot a fast sequence and never miss the right expression β€’ Hands-free self-timer: set it, step back, and let the camera fire on its own β€’ Interval mode: schedule shots seconds or minutes apart for tripod and timelapse-style sessions β€’ Smart focus & tracking: double-tap to lock focus on your subject and keep it sharp β€’ Burst, cull, keep the best: review each session and rate your favorites fast β€’ Built-in gallery with star ratings: organize sessions and surface your top picks β€’ Full native quality: HDR, RAW and full resolution, matching the stock camera β€’ Optional location tagging: stamp GPS into your photos when you want it (off by default) β€’ Saves straight to your photo library MADE FOR EVERY SHOT YOU'RE IN Group photos where everyone looks good. Solo shoots when there's nobody to hold the camera. Travel shots you'd otherwise have to ask a stranger for. QuickBurst is built for everything a single tap can't catch. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos stay on your device and in your photo library. Location tagging is fully optional and off until you turn it on. FREE TO TRY QuickBurst is free to use. PRO unlocks larger bursts and RAW capture, as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download QuickBurst and stop missing the shot. Terms of Service: https://quickburst.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://quickburst.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ActionCatch4 screens
QuickBurst4 screens

Verdict

The call

ActionCatch and QuickBurst are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ActionCatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QuickBurst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActionCatch ships an update every 9 days, QuickBurst weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ActionCatch versus QuickBurst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionCatchQuickBurst
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin LuknicDIANA CRISTINA STOICA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ActionCatch

One-time1
  • ActionCatch Pro$7.99
3 purchases

QuickBurst

Subscriptions2
  • QuickBurst PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
  • QuickBurst PRO Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickBurst PRO Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ActionCatch free?
ActionCatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickBurst free?
QuickBurst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ActionCatch or QuickBurst have ads?
Neither ActionCatch nor QuickBurst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActionCatch or QuickBurst?
ActionCatch ships an update every 9 days, and QuickBurst weekly. Most recently, ActionCatch was updated on September 20, 2026 and QuickBurst on October 7, 2026.

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