Best Mocap Animation Apps

MoCáp

Your motion capture studio

Free

Transform your iPhone into a professional motion capture studio. Record full-body movements with ARKit and export to popular 3D software like Blender and Maya. No suits are required for this advanced animation tool.

MocapX

Facial Motion Capture App

Free

Capture facial motion from your iPhone or iPad Pro and animate characters in Autodesk Maya in real-time. Record data offline for later import and use with any custom or production rig.

Animation Desk® Draw & Animate

Create animation with us

Free

Create cartoons and animations with a digital flipbook. Import videos and photos to add effects, use various editing tools, and export your creations as video, GIF, or PDF. Share your animations on social media.

Animation Creator Express

Create, animate, share.

Free

Create and animate your own drawings with intuitive tools. This app offers a powerful yet simple drawing experience with frame management and sharing options. Bring your imagination to life with high-quality animations.

LIVE Face

by Reallusion Inc.

Free

Capture facial motion in real-time using an iPhone's TrueDepth camera to animate 2D and 3D characters. Stream data wirelessly to desktop applications for live shows or recorded animation.

Flipbook: 2D Animation Creator

Draw, Paint and Animate

Free

Create 2D animations from your drawings frame by frame. This app provides drawing tools, unlimited canvases, and export options to GIF or MP4. Ideal for beginners and experienced artists alike.

VTube Studio

Become a Virtual YouTuber!

Free

Transform into a virtual YouTuber using your own Live2D models. Utilize your iPhone or iPad for high-quality face tracking, or stream data to your computer for animation in videos and livestreams. Easy model loading and comprehensive documentation are provided.

MobileCap

Motion capture made easy

Free

Record 3D animations using your iOS device's camera with real-time full body tracking. Refine and export animations as FBX files or rotation data for use in 3D software and game engines.

PoseFrame - 3D Animation

Let your 3D figure dance!

Free

Create custom 3D animations and memes with a virtual figure studio. Pose, customize, and animate stylized characters for art references or short videos. Offers ultimate control and multi-character scenes for rich storytelling.

Unity Face Capture

Animate your face in Unity

Free

Stream facial expressions and head movements from your device to the Unity Editor in real time. Animate characters with realistic facial expressions and head poses, saving significant time for animators.

Animcraft

Motion capture toolkit

Free

Capture facial movements in real-time using your device's camera. Import this motion data into desktop software for editing, retargeting, and sharing 3D animations. Requires specific iOS devices and versions.

Move AI 3D Motion

AI Motion Capture

Free

Capture and create 3D human animations using just a single iPhone. This app leverages AI and computer vision to extract natural human motion from video, eliminating the need for expensive suits or markers. Export high-quality motion data for use in various 3D animation workflows.

FlipArt - 2D Draw Animation

Draw Art, Easy Flipbook

Free

Create frame-by-frame animations and animated GIFs from your drawings or by drawing over videos. Features include a lasso tool, paint bucket, and an intuitive animation timeline for easy creation and sharing.

RoughAnimator - animation app

Draw frame-by-frame animation

$7.99

Create traditional hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animations on your iPad. This app offers professional-grade tools like unlimited layers, onion skinning, and audio import, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced animators. Export your work in various formats or import it into professional animation software.

Keyaki Studio

Avatar 3D Animation Studio

Free

Create 3D avatar animations easily without complex software. Bring your stories to life with motion capture, facial expressions, and scene editing. Perfect for aspiring animators and manga creators.