Move One

Move One is an iPhone app that captures motion with a single camera and turns video into 3D animation data. Move.ai describes the technology as AI-powered and markerless. Credits are used to generate 3D motion from 2D video: Gen 1 uses one credit per person-second, while Gen 2 uses two. The free plan provides 30 one-time credits that do not expire and supports videos up to 30 seconds; paid users can record videos up to 60 seconds. The product accepts MP4 input and exports FBX, USDC, BLEND, USDZ, MP4, and biomechanics output. That output contains per-frame joint positions, rotation values, torques, and reaction forces. Single-camera uploads also accept MOV and AVI files up to 1GB, with 60fps Full HD recommended for best results. A Chrome extension sends mocap data to a PC using a code generated on the iOS device. A Blender plugin imports Move One animations directly into Blender, but supports FBX only. Documentation covers importing or retargeting animations in NVIDIA Omniverse, Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, and Cinema 4D. Starter costs $18 a month plus VAT.

Move One turns single-camera video into motion data and provides several export formats, including biomechanics output. Before choosing a plan, consider its credit use and video-length limits, and check whether the FBX-only Blender plugin fits your workflow.

Move One suits creators and studios seeking single-camera motion capture for 3D animation. Its exports and documented engine integrations may fit workflows using Blender or the listed 3D tools.

Move One is a single-camera iPhone motion-capture app for creators, animators, studios and analysts who can work from recorded footage. It is a good fit when you need markerless 3D data and several downstream formats, but its credit system and clip limits make production volume a central buying consideration.

Overview

Move One comes from Move.ai, founded in 2019 in London. Its AI-powered, markerless system converts ordinary 2D video into 3D motion data, without real-time capture. You record on an iPhone, submit footage for processing, and spend credits according to the number of people and seconds processed.

Gen 1 processing costs one credit per person-second. Gen 2 costs two credits per person-second, so the newer processing option uses a monthly allowance twice as fast for the same scene. That makes Gen 1 the more practical choice for longer sessions or frequent revisions, while Gen 2 is harder to justify when credits are tight.

Key features

Capture and uploads

Move One accepts MP4, MOV and AVI single-camera files up to 1GB, with 60fps Full HD recommended for the best results. Paid accounts can record clips up to 60 seconds; the free account stops at 30 seconds. Hand tracking is supported, but the lack of real-time capture means it suits recorded performances and batch creation rather than live preview or interactive use.

Exports and production handoff

Exports include FBX, USDC, BLEND, USDZ, MP4 and biomechanics output, and MP4 is accepted as an input. The range is useful when one project must move between animation, visualization and analysis tools. Biomechanics output goes beyond a pose animation: it includes per-frame joint positions, rotation values, torques and reaction forces, giving technical and research-oriented users data they can analyze rather than only a character track.

The Move One Downloader Chrome Extension transfers mocap data directly to a PC through a code generated on the iPhone. A Move AI Blender plugin imports animations directly into Blender, although it currently supports FBX files only. Documentation covers importing or retargeting in NVIDIA Omniverse, Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya and Cinema 4D, which makes Move One more compelling for teams already using those pipelines than for users seeking a standalone editor.

Privacy and support

Move AI's EULA requires personal data to be handled under its privacy policy with appropriate technical and organisational measures, including applicable GDPR and UK GDPR compliance. Support is available at [email protected].

Pricing

The free tier is useful for a short proof of concept, and its 30 credits do not expire. It is less suitable for recurring work because the allowance is one-time and clips cannot exceed 30 seconds. Starter is the sensible entry point for occasional paid projects, but 60 Gen 1 credits (or 30 Gen 2 credits) can disappear quickly with multiple performers. Standard provides three times Starter's credits for regular solo work or smaller production schedules. Plus costs far more while adding only 60 credits over Standard, so it is aimed at users who value a higher paid tier rather than a proportional allowance increase. Advanced is the clear choice for high-volume teams that can use 700 credits monthly. All paid plans cap clips at 60 seconds and add VAT to the stated monthly price.

Platforms

Move One is available as an iOS app and web platform, with a Chrome extension for PC transfer. It supports recorded capture rather than real-time capture and can feed workflows in Omniverse, Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Cinema 4D and Blender.

Who it's for

Choose Move One for animation, games, visualization or biomechanics work when an iPhone recording is preferable to dedicated capture hardware and your pipeline benefits from FBX, USD-family or Blender outputs. It is less suitable for live performers, long uninterrupted takes, or teams whose volume makes per-person-second credits difficult to forecast.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Markerless single-camera capture lowers the recording setup burden; exports cover common animation formats plus detailed biomechanics measures; documented engine workflows help technical artists move data into established tools; the free credits never expire.
• Cons: There is no real-time mode; free clips stop at 30 seconds and paid clips at 60 seconds; Gen 2 consumes two credits per person-second; the Blender plugin currently accepts FBX only; higher tiers become expensive for sustained production.

Alternatives

Move AI is the closest alternative, with the same freemium model and $18/month Starter pricing, but broader platform coverage including API, desktop and self-hosted options.

mimem.ai suits users who want Android support, daily free tokens, multi-camera access and a low-cost token purchase option.

Mocai is worth considering for broad operating-system and API coverage, with a free allowance built around one minute of footage per month and 15-second clips.

PINOC offers five free videos per day and a $7.99/month Pro tier for users who prefer daily generations over a credit pool.

Webcam Motion Capture is an alternative for users seeking tracking across iOS, macOS and Windows with free access to its tracking features.

XR Animator is a free public version for users who want a no-cost option across desktop and web platforms.

MocapX is the better fit when real-time facial, body and camera tracking, including WiFi and USB support, matters more than Move One's export range.

QuickMagic suits lighter web or API use with a free tier, 30-second maximum videos and FBX export.

Browse the AI Motion Capture Software list for more options.

Verdict

Move One is a strong choice for creators and studios that want markerless iPhone footage converted into usable 3D and biomechanics data across established production tools. Choose it for its broad exports and engine workflow coverage; look elsewhere if you need real-time capture, longer takes, or a credit model that stays predictable at high volume.