Comparison

Joint Angle Camera vs Arcus VBT

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

Head to head
About

Joint Angle Camera

Features
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Joint Angle Camera uses your phone’s camera to estimate joint angles on the device, so you can check your movement during fitness, stretching, and teaching demos. Follow the on-screen guide, move through your range, and see a live pose overlay with approximate angles. This app is not a medical device. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and does not replace a professional evaluation. Angles are estimates and may be wrong. Use them only for everyday fitness and self-tracking—not for medical decisions. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Live pose overlay: keypoints and skeleton on the camera preview with approximate angle readouts • Eight body regions: neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, waist, hip, knee, and ankle—each with focused movement modes (for example nodding, side tilt, arm raises, and knee bends) • Positioning guides: front or side facing cues and a silhouette to help you line up • Peak hold: keeps the highest estimated angle from a movement so you can compare sessions • On-device history: filter by region, movement, and side; edit pose snapshots; share a single-session PDF • Pro: mobility trend charts and session video with skeleton and angle overlays • Screenshots: save annotated preview frames to Photos • Privacy first: pose and angle processing runs on your device—no account, no upload of camera feed or biometrics FREE VS PRO Free: unlimited real-time neck and elbow estimates with positioning guidance, history, single-record PDF share, and the full notice & privacy policy. Pro regions (shoulder, waist, hip, knee, ankle, wrist): 10 free trials each; one-time purchase unlocks all Pro regions plus trend charts and overlay video. Billed through the App Store. TIPS • Use good light and a clear background; fitted clothing helps tracking • Readings depend on stance, occlusion, and image quality and may be inaccurate • Stop immediately if you feel pain or discomfort IMPORTANT This app is not a medical device and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All angles are on-device estimates for fitness, stretching, and teaching only. Do not use them for medical decisions. Available in English and Chinese (Simplified); switch language in the app.

About

Arcus VBT

Analyze barbell training with real-time or imported video analysis. Track key velocity metrics, review reps, and monitor progress over time with detailed charts and cloud sync. Designed for strength athletes and coaches seeking to enhance their training.

Highlights
  • Live camera tracking
  • Video import analysis
  • Barbell velocity metrics
  • Rep-by-rep history
  • Progress charts
  • Cloud sync
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Arcus VBT helps lifters use iPhone video or live camera tracking to analyze barbell training with velocity-based training metrics. Record a lift live, import an existing video, review each rep, compare results, and track progress over time. Arcus is built for strength training and Olympic lifting workflows, with clear metrics, playback, overlays, history, progress charts, and cloud sync. Key features: - Live camera tracking for real-time training feedback - Video import for detailed post-session analysis - Barbell velocity metrics including mean velocity and peak velocity - Rep-by-rep history, playback, and comparison - Progress charts for tracking training trends - Overlay preview and export for sharing or reviewing lifts - Cloud sync for keeping analysis history available across devices - Arcus Pro for full history, advanced metrics, export, and sync features Arcus is designed for athletes, coaches, and serious lifters who want a simple way to bring velocity-based training into everyday barbell work without dedicated hardware. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://api.arcusvbt.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://api.arcusvbt.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Joint Angle Camera4 screens
Arcus VBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arcus VBT at every 8 days against Joint Angle Camera's every 3 weeks. Joint Angle Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Joint Angle Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arcus VBT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joint Angle Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Arcus VBT every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Joint Angle Camera versus Arcus VBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoint Angle CameraArcus VBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB332 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鹏 徐夏雯 姚

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Joint Angle Camera

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro forever$4.99
2 purchases

Arcus VBT

Subscriptions2
  • Arcus Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Arcus Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Joint Angle Camera free?
Joint Angle Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcus VBT free?
Arcus VBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Joint Angle Camera or Arcus VBT have ads?
Neither Joint Angle Camera nor Arcus VBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Joint Angle Camera or Arcus VBT?
Joint Angle Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arcus VBT every 8 days. Most recently, Joint Angle Camera was updated on September 19, 2026 and Arcus VBT on September 20, 2026.

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