# Motion & Night Camera

> Real-time motion detection: artistic, fun, learning & exploration

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cp.motionghost](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cp.motionghost)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cp.motionghost`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** robotic\_durian
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 575
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2026-03-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cp.motionghost)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/robotic-durian-mg/home](https://sites.google.com/view/robotic-durian-mg/home)

## Description

Motion Ghost is a real-time visual motion-detection and image-processing tool that reveals subtle movement and change over time.  Simply, it compares the live scene to a delayed, inverted, copy of the scene.<br><br>It, now, can be used as a night vision camera, too!<br><br>It can be used for a wide variety of educational, experimental, artistic, and observational purposes, including:<br><br>- Detecting motion from insects (mosquitoes, bugs) and small animals (mice, birds, wildlife)<br>- Observing plant movement and overnight growth<br>- Visualizing vibrations in engines, machines, or structures<br>- find people or animal tracks<br>- Watching slow changes, such as cake rising in an oven<br>- Creating unique artistic and abstract motion images<br>- Exploring motion patterns that are difficult to see with the naked eye<br>- Get a better view of a dark scene<br><br>It is best to use a tripod or place device on a steady surface.<br><br>Ways to use the app:<br>- live (highlights differences between live &amp; delayed)<br>- pause live (can see changes since live was frozen)<br>- pause delayed (similar to pause live)<br>- pause all (live &amp; delayed: frozen difference)<br>- capture image button (can use volume up or down, also)<br>- delay time (difference between live and delayed: high/low values highlight slow/fast changes, respectively)<br>- zoom (change this like a normal camera)<br>- two sliders to adjust setting for each mode<br><br>The app processes images entirely on-device, with no data collection or network usage.<br>Multiple visual modes and effects allow users to highlight motion, edges, contrast, and temporal changes in creative ways.<br><br>Motion Ghost is a tool, not a diagnostic or safety device.<br>Users are responsible for appropriate and lawful use of the app.<br><br>Whether you are experimenting, learning, observing nature, or simply having fun, Motion Ghost lets you see motion in a new way.

## Rankings

- #1,337,380 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.cp.motionghost.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cp.motionghost)