Move One

Move One suits creators and studios that want markerless 3D motion from ordinary iPhone video rather than a dedicated capture setup. Its strongest case is the combination of AI processing, broad export options and documented engine workflows, while credit consumption and short clip limits shape how much footage you can produce.

Overview

Move One is a single-camera iPhone motion-capture app from Move.ai, founded in 2019 and headquartered in London. It turns 2D video into 3D animation data through AI-powered, markerless capture. The service is aimed at both individual creators and production teams that need motion assets for animation, games, visualization or analysis.

Capture is not real time: you record footage and process it using credits. Gen 1 processing costs one credit per person-second, while Gen 2 costs two credits per person-second. That distinction makes Gen 1 more economical for longer or repeated work, whereas Gen 2 consumes a monthly allowance twice as quickly for the same number of people and seconds.

Key features

Capture and processing

Single-camera uploads accept MP4, MOV and AVI files up to 1GB; 60fps Full HD is recommended for best results. Paid accounts can record clips up to 60 seconds, and the free account is limited to 30 seconds. Hand tracking is supported, but there is no real-time capture mode, so Move One is better for recorded sessions than live performance or immediate preview.

Exports and data

Exports include FBX, USDC, BLEND, USDZ, MP4 and biomechanics output. The biomechanics file provides per-frame joint positions, rotation values, torques and reaction forces, giving researchers and technical artists data beyond a character animation. MP4 is accepted as input, and the single-file upload limits keep very long takes or large batches outside the stated workflow.

Workflow connections

The Chrome Downloader extension transfers mocap data directly to a PC using a code generated on the iPhone. A Move AI Blender plugin imports Move One animations into Blender, although that plugin currently handles FBX files only; users relying on other export types must use another route. Documentation covers importing or retargeting animations in NVIDIA Omniverse, Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya and Cinema 4D, which makes the service practical for established 3D pipelines.

Privacy and support

Move AI’s EULA places personal-data handling under its privacy policy and calls for appropriate technical and organisational measures, including applicable GDPR and UK GDPR compliance. Support is available at [email protected].

Pricing

The free plan costs 0.00 USD and includes 30 one-time credits, clips up to 30 seconds and credits that do not expire. It is useful for trying the capture process or producing occasional short clips, but the one-time allowance is quickly exhausted by multi-person or Gen 2 processing.

Starter costs $18 a month, billed at $18/month plus VAT, with 60 credits per month and 60-second videos. It fits a light user who needs recurring access, though 60 credits represent only 30 person-seconds of Gen 2 processing. Standard is $48 a month, billed at $48/month plus VAT, and raises the allowance to 180 credits while retaining 60-second videos; it is a more workable level for regular solo work or limited batches.

Plus costs $225 a month, billed at $225/month plus VAT, for 240 credits. Advanced costs $490 a month, billed at $490/month plus VAT, for 700 credits. These higher tiers suit teams or projects with sustained processing demand, but their effective capacity still depends on the number of people captured and whether Gen 1 or Gen 2 is used. All paid tiers retain the 60-second clip ceiling.

Platforms

Move One is offered through an iOS app, web platform and Chrome extension. The extension is specifically a PC downloader, while the documented Blender plugin and engine integrations extend the workflow into desktop production tools.

Who it's for

Choose Move One if you already work with Blender, Unreal, Unity, Maya, Cinema 4D or Omniverse and want exports that fit those environments. It also suits creators who can stage a single camera and process footage after recording, and analysts who need joint, torque and force data. Look elsewhere if live capture is essential, if clips routinely exceed 60 seconds, or if your budget cannot absorb credit-based processing.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Markerless, single-camera capture lowers the equipment burden for recorded animation sessions.
• Pro: FBX, USDC, BLEND, USDZ, MP4 and biomechanics exports cover both creative and technical uses.
• Pro: Documented integrations span major engines and DCC tools.
• Con: Gen 2 uses two credits per person-second, making multi-person or high-quality workloads consume plans quickly.
• Con: Free clips stop at 30 seconds and paid clips at 60 seconds.
• Con: The Blender plugin is currently FBX-only, despite the wider export list.
• Con: There is no real-time capture mode.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of options, see AI Motion Capture Software.

• Mocai is a freemium option with Android, desktop, self-hosted, API and web coverage, plus a free allowance of one minute monthly, 15-second clips and single-person capture.
• Move AI offers a similar freemium ecosystem and the same 30-credit free allowance and $18 Starter tier, but supports more platform types including desktop and self-hosted deployments.
• XR Animator is a free public version for Android, Linux, macOS, web and Windows.
• FreeMoCap is free with no subscriptions, licenses or hidden fees.
• mimem.ai provides a free tier with daily tokens, three-camera support and three monthly FBX exports.
• Open Mocap is a free, open-source Blender add-on compatible with Blender 4.0.0 and earlier.
• PINOC has a free plan with five videos per day and a $7.99 monthly Pro tier.
• Rokoko Create offers a free-forever Starter plan with 30 seconds of Vision AI processing monthly and unlimited text-to-motion clips.

Verdict

Move One is a strong choice for creators and studios that need recorded, single-camera motion converted into data they can export across established 3D tools, especially when biomechanics output matters. Its main reason to look elsewhere is the credit model combined with strict clip limits and no live capture, which can make frequent or long-form production expensive and cumbersome.