Best Motion Sensor Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our motion sensor list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Motion Sensor Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Motion Sensor NLKMotion Sensor NLKFree2.1★ (11)NoNoJul 2026
2Motion SensorMotion Sensor$4.994.2★ (258)NoNoNov 2026
3Alarmist LiDAR Motion DetectorAlarmist LiDAR Motion DetectorFree5.0★ (3)YesYesNov 2026
4Motion Alert AudioMotion Alert AudioFree5.0★ (1)NoNoSep 2026
5Motion Alarm FREEMotion Alarm FREEFree1.7★ (10)NoNoOct 2026
6Motion Sensor Analyzer ToolMotion Sensor Analyzer ToolFree3.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
7Alfred Camera: Home SecurityAlfred Camera: Home SecurityFree4.8★ (112K)YesYesNov 2026
8Motion PControllerMotion PControllerFree—YesNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Motion Sensor

Motion Sensor#2

Motion Sensor by Emmanuel Lauro Garsd

Motion Detector Video Camera
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.2😞(258 ratings)
$4.99
Motion Sensor screenshot 1
Motion Sensor screenshot 2
Motion Sensor screenshot 3

This application acts as a motion detector, automatically recording video when movement is detected. It offers various features for surveillance, security, or capturing pet activities. Videos can be saved to cloud storage or viewed within the app.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good for naps at work
  • 👍 Excellent apps!
  • 👍 Pretty cool little app
  • 👍 Works as it should
  • 👍 Children loved to discover how nature documentary are done
  • 👍 Absolutely incredible
  • 👍 Perfect!
  • 👍 Does just what it promises
  • 👍 ほぼ完璧な出来
  • 👍 Nice, but just one problem
  • 👍 Everything that a motion detector should be

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Undulations like on a boat
  • 🐛 Motion detection always triggers immediately
  • 🐛 Video captured is also undulating
  • 🐛 Turning off autofocus has no effect
  • 🐛 Cannot set camera zoom
  • 🐛 Doesn’t work
  • 🐛 Not ideal for surveillance as advertised
  • 🐛 No way to hide screen when recording
  • 🐛 Minimizing or opening another app stops recording
  • 🐛 Makes it obvious camera is on
  • 🐛 Wastes battery life
  • 🐛 Doesn’t work from block screen
  • 🐛 Crashes too often
  • 🐛 No updates received
  • 🐛 Problems with current iOS
  • 🐛 Instabil
  • 🐛 App constantly crashes
  • 🐛 Stops recording
  • 🐛 Won't start
  • 🐛 Sync to photo album sporadic
  • 🐛 Sync to iCloud sporadic
  • 🐛 Sync breaks without notice
  • 🐛 Freezes
  • 🐛 Not worth a penny
  • 🐛 Crashes a lot
  • 🐛 Hard to get it going
  • 🐛 Crashes several times before starting up
  • 🐛 Crashes while shooting
  • 🐛 Missed great bird videos
  • 🐛 Uses a lot of battery
  • 🐛 Phone kept dropping calls
  • 🐛 Rubbish
  • 🐛 No clear instructions
  • 🐛 Don’t waste your money
  • 🐛 Unbrauchbar bei etwas Dunkelheit
  • 🐛 Crash crash crash
  • 🐛 App crashed as soon as I walked away
  • 🐛 No videos recorded
  • 🐛 Isn’t worth the money
  • 🐛 Isn’t worth free either
  • 🐛 Auto focus triggers recording
  • 🐛 Videos are not clear in low/high light without autofocus
  • 🐛 Not actually a motion sensor
  • 🐛 Must have app open
  • 🐛 Can’t run in background
  • 🐛 Screen stays on and lit
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Impossible to navigate video list
  • 🐛 Crashes after 10 minutes
  • 🐛 Not usable
  • 🐛 Movements only detected at close distance
  • 🐛 Inaccurate at further distances
  • 🐛 Crashes and won't open
  • 🐛 Only way to get working is to reinstall
  • 🐛 Nothing registered despite mouse in view
  • 🐛 Keeps crashing / never got to home screen
  • 🐛 Does not work on locked screen
  • 🐛 Won’t save video
  • 🐛 App useless
  • 🐛 Crashes everyday
  • 🐛 Needs microphone access too
  • 🐛 Won't work without mic access
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector#3

Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector by Folding Sky Co

Night Vision Alarm & Camera
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
5.0(3 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector screenshot 1
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector screenshot 2
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector screenshot 3
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector screenshot 4

Transform your compatible iPhone or iPad into a motion-activated security camera. It uses LiDAR to detect movement, capture photos, and log events, with optional iCloud syncing for cross-device access. Choose between audible alarms or silent monitoring.

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FAQ about Motion Sensor

What are the best motion sensor apps for iPhone?
Motion Sensor NLK tops our motion sensor apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 2.1-star average from 11 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top motion sensor apps we rank are free to download, including Motion Sensor NLK and Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector.
Motion Sensor NLK has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ motion sensor apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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