# Mote vs One Big Projector

The clearest difference is rating: One Big Projector at 5.0 against Mote's 3.0. One Big Projector also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and One Big Projector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

One Big Projector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Mote ships an update weekly, One Big Projector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mote | One Big Projector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mote-live-camera-effects/id6790658179/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-big-projector-mapping/id6801368174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 125 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SecondEarth AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892750009) | [Hello Good Day LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720039558) |

## What reviewers say

### Mote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mote-live-camera-effects/id6790658179)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mote Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Mote Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Mote Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### One Big Projector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-big-projector-mapping/id6801368174)

Transform any projector into a dynamic light show. Easily map video, photos, and effects onto walls, objects, or stages without complex software. Preview your creations in AR before going live.

**Highlights:** Map content to any surface, Mesh warping for curved objects, Use own photos, videos, or live camera, Built-in library of effects, Audio-reactive effects, Layer multiple surfaces and content, AR preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $10.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mote free?

Mote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is One Big Projector free?

One Big Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mote or One Big Projector?

One Big Projector is rated higher. Mote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while One Big Projector averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mote or One Big Projector have ads?

Neither Mote nor One Big Projector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mote or One Big Projector?

Mote ships an update weekly, and One Big Projector every 3 days. Most recently, Mote was updated on November 6, 2026 and One Big Projector on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*