Motion Detector

4.0
AndroidGoogle Play

What it actually doesMotion Detector — an app that detects movement through the device camera with visual indicators (rectangles, history) and audio/SMS alerts, but with frequent stability issues and unreliable detection at long distances.

55%Marketing ≈ reality45%Stability

Actually does

  • Camera80% of reviews
  • Обнаружение движения с алгоритмом минимизации встряхиваний70% of reviews
  • Визуализация движения (прямоугольники, история маршрутов)40% of reviews
  • Audio recorder60% of reviews
  • Настройка чувствительности и времени срабатывания50% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Push Notifications
  • Автоматический захват скриншотов при движении
  • Выбор передней или задней камеры
  • Мониторинг через Wi-Fi сеть
  • Фильтрация встряхиваний устройства (High/Medium/Low)

Common complaints

  • App doesn't open or crashes25% of mentions

    «Won't open, there's some text there / doesn't work / works incorrectly, uninstalling»

  • Inconsistent detection at long distances (15m+)20% of mentions

    «At 15m it sometimes triggers, sometimes doesn't, even at maximum sensitivity»

  • Alarm signal duration too short (3 seconds instead of 60)15% of mentions

    «I need a real alarm! One that blares for 60 seconds, not 3 seconds»

  • Photo saving function during motion not working10% of mentions

    «Doesn't take photos»

  • Complex interface, poorly organized settings10% of mentions

    «the apps are written by IT people for IT people! Put three buttons...»

What people praise

  • Core functionality works and detects motion

    «really works / works without glitches»

  • Useful for security guards and crime prevention

    «An indispensable thing for a security guard. Saved the day three times on duty»

  • Audio siren effectively deters intruders

    «As soon as they tried to get in, the siren went off»

  • Good sensitivity settings for day/night

    «You can adjust settings for day/night. Special thanks for the zoom»

  • Convenient zoom feature

    «special thanks for the zoom»

Where to install