Comparison

CineTape AIR vs MP AR

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

Head to head
About

CineTape AIR

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This is the official Cinematography Electronics CineTape AIR App. It wirelessly connects your iPhone, iPad or iPod to the new CineTape AIR that works in conjunction with your CineTape. The App instantly displays the distance and adds many features to the industry standard CineTape. The intuitive user interface (UI) makes it a perfect companion for your Cine Tape. This App requires both a CineTape and the new CineTape AIR accessory. The measured distance is displayed in easy to read large red numerals that mimic the CineTape. Feet or Meters is shown beneath the numeric readout, for reference. Adjustable features include; 1) NEAR and FAR distance, 2) SENSITIVITY level, and 3) BRIGHTNESS level. In addition, the App has the ability to SYNCHRONIZE two CineTapes. The NEAR and FAR distance settings are used to limit the range of the measurement. This is especially useful for “over the shoulder” type shots. To change the setting, tap on the yellow numerals in the NEAR or FAR section and a popup adjustment wheel appears. Scroll the wheel to fine-tune the distance limit. Tap the number again to set the distance. Both the NEAR and FAR settings work in a similar manner. Each can be set and switched on or off independently. This makes it possible to preset limits, and activate or deactivate them during a shot. Tap on the dotted line in the SENSITIVITY section to increase or decrease the SENSITIVITY. Each dot represents a 5% change. The new SENSITIVITY is displayed as a percentage along with the graphical dot representation. To confirm a change, the red distance display will momentarily flash the new selected setting. The BRIGHTNESS level of the CineTape is adjustable from the App. Tap on the dotted line in the CTM Brightness area to increase or decrease. The length of the dotted line represents the relative BRIGHTNESS. SYNCHRONIZE two CineTapes together by tapping the Tap to SYNC section. This App requires both a CineTape and the new CineTape AIR accessory.

About

MP AR

Visualize and design robot movements in real-world environments using augmented reality. Pre-visualize robot placement, design keyframed or recorded moves, and playback motion paths. Export designs for direct use with robot hardware or share clips with clients.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality robot visualization
  • Inverse Kinematics (IK) for pre-visualization
  • Design and test robot moves
  • Import USDZ AR objects
  • Playback motion paths
  • Export moves for robot software
  • Export video clips for sharing
Features
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MP AR is a go-anywhere do-everything motion control robotics tool. Pre-viz: Visualize your robots on location with built-in IK. The 1:1 robot model will move to the position in your space so you can see if it fits and how the move will take place. Design Moves: Use recorded or keyframed move types to design out and test any idea you have in your head inside a real-world environment. Include importing of USDZ AR objects. Playback: Playback your moves in-app to see what the moving path looks like and how the robot will move inside your location. Export: Export your move to MP Studio software to run directly on the robot after the move is exported. You can also export a clip to share via Imessage or email to your clients or as a reference of the shot.

Screenshots

CineTape AIR1 screens
MP AR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CineTape AIR at $19.99 against MP AR's $49.99. CineTape AIR also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). MP AR's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). On 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

CineTape AIR costs $19.99 and MP AR $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineTape AIR ships an update every 12 months, MP AR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CineTape AIR versus MP AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineTape AIRMP AR
Price$19.99 — better$49.99
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BartonMOTORIZED PRECISION LLC

In-app purchases

None

CineTape AIR

No in-app purchases

None

MP AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CineTape AIR free?
CineTape AIR costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MP AR free?
MP AR costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CineTape AIR or MP AR have ads?
Neither CineTape AIR nor MP AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineTape AIR or MP AR?
CineTape AIR ships an update every 12 months, and MP AR every 5 months. Most recently, CineTape AIR was updated on September 23, 2026 and MP AR on October 23, 2026.

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