Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to MovePlay

Hi HN! I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on: MovePlay, an app that turns screen time into action time. With MovePlay, kids don’t just sit and swipe — they jump, run, and move to play games. Using the device’s camera, the app recognizes and responds to their movements, turning passive screen time into active play. I originally built it for my daughters. They really like playing games, but I didn’t want them spending all their time sitting on the couch. I wanted to see if I could make something fun that would get them moving instead. MovePlay is built for iOS and Mac using…

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Proactio▲306

   Daily routines to empower kids to use time wisely

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ScreenTreat▲240

   Turn ScreenTime into positive motivation for kids

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Super Mario Run▲327

   Mario jumps into a new adventure on iPhone and iPad

   2016 · supermariorun.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Play▲415

   The first native iOS design tool

   2022 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hellosaurus▲320

   Interactive mobile shows kids can play, not just watch

   2020 · hellosaurus.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Playsit▲125

   Mobile app for gamers to organize their library

   2021 · playsit.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Supersonic▲176

   A game-like social fitness app to help you get moving

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Stride▲137

   Turn your runs into adventures

   2022 · playstride.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Toddler Time - Let's Play!▲111

   Screen free, play based activities for parents and toddlers

   2023 · toddlertime.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    FXGETACTIVE▲60

    Making fitness as addictive as video games

    2021 · fxgetactive.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    PlayAR▲122

    Augmented reality games to get you moving

    2021 · playar.ai · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Dino Fit▲128

    Jump in real life to jump in game

    2020 · dino.fit · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Boxapopa▲72

    Tap the box and something else appears to play with

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    OK Play▲105

    Your guide to build empathy and kindness in preschoolers.

    2020 · okplay.co · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Play▲92

    Music lovers, rejoice. Music videos with insider song facts.

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Move More▲80

    Lightweight X-plat desktop app that reminds you to move more

    2019 · rumbie.co · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Baby Play Hacks▲73

    Easy baby play ideas

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    1Question▲100

    Turning your child's screen time into study time!

    2020 · 1question.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Moves▲101

    Activity tracking without gadgets

    2013 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    PlayFitt▲9

    A free fitness game to get you hooked on moving

    2020 · whc.ca · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mover Kit▲77

    The first active play wearable kids make and code themselves

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    THUMB.RUN▲67

    Run, jump & finish 1st!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    kiddZtube▲78

    App that augments kids videos with educational quizzes

    2017 · kiddztube.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    MovePlay▲3

    Turn your webcam into a motion gaming console

    Jun 2026 · moveplay.gg · its alternatives →

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