What is a camera movement game?
In Aahaa, the reference is the move you watch and your attempt is the version you record. The app compares visible movement and lets you replay both with overlays. When enough movement is in view, the result can include a match percentage. Some attempts cannot be scored.
The playful part is having a turn, seeing what happened and choosing whether to try again. You can use a desk stretch, a standing reset or another short catalogue move. You do not need a console, a public profile or a leaderboard.
New to the app? Start with how Aahaa works for the first-turn steps, free limits, offline playback and privacy.
Do I need to use the camera?
You can browse and watch move previews without turning on the camera or creating an account. Recording an attempt and getting a movement comparison require camera access. The camera check lets you see the preview and tracking before you record; the check itself does not save a video.
If you only want to watch a reference and move along, you can do that. You will not get a recorded comparison without recording your turn. Choose a private space where other people will not appear in your attempt.
Your first little turn
Watch it. Then make it yours.
One-arm hug · 7.4-second move · Free
Watch the reference, then use your camera to record your turn. Replay both and see your movement match when enough is in view.
Try this free move →No account needed. Camera access starts in practice. Your recording stays on your device.
What happens when I try it?
- Open this same free move in the app’s practice screen.
- Check your camera view if prompted, then practise and record when you are ready.
- Replay your attempt beside the reference. Your match is calculated from your recording; there is no preset example score.
Some attempts cannot receive a score. The match compares visible movement and does not certify correct exercise form. Watch the whole reference and choose only movement that suits your space and comfort.
Watch, try, compare
- Watch: browse without an account and choose a reference that suits your space and equipment.
- Try: complete the camera check if prompted, practise and record your turn. Nothing is recorded during the camera check.
- Compare: replay the reference and attempt, inspect the visible movement and choose whether to try again.
Your first turn is enough to learn how the loop feels. There is no requirement to beat a previous percentage, and no promise that a particular score means you gained a health benefit.
What does the match percentage mean?
It describes similarity in the movement the camera could compare. Framing, tracking, timing and visible body parts affect what can be compared. A lower percentage is not a diagnosis, and a high percentage is not certification that a movement is safe or correct.
If too little usable movement is detected, the app may explain that there is not enough movement for a score. Keep the relevant body parts in view and check the lighting before another attempt. See camera and comparison support if the preview or tracking does not work.
The percentage compares your attempt with its reference. It is not a percentage improvement in flexibility, a calorie estimate or a comparison of two dates in your training history. Use the replay to see what was visible rather than treating one number as an overall progress measure.
Why are there two percentages in my result?
The large percentage is your movement match against the reference. The smaller “% compared” tells you how much movement the camera could compare. They answer different questions: how similar the visible movement was, and how much usable evidence was available.
If the result says “Visible movement match” and notes that some movement was out of view, read it as a partial comparison. Watch the reference and your recording together to see what was captured. A high match with limited coverage does not establish that the whole move matched.
Why did I record an attempt but not get a score?
A video can be saved even when there is too little usable tracked movement for a comparison. “Not enough movement detected” means the app could not calculate a match from the visible evidence; it does not mean you failed the move.
- Replay your attempt and check that your moving limbs and torso remain in the frame.
- Keep the phone steady and check that you can see the tracking lines in the camera preview.
- Check the lighting and make another short attempt if you want to.
“Needs another try” is a different result: your video was saved, but the comparison could not finish. Use comparison support if that repeats. Neither message is an assessment of your health or ability.
What is free, and what needs Plus?
Free includes browsing all previews, attempting and creating moves up to 10 seconds, unlimited local attempts subject to space, and hands-free flow. Plus unlocks longer attempts, 20- and 30-second creations and private score history across signed-in devices. The local subscription price appears before purchase.
Hands-free flow continues through your chosen stack after each turn. For a free account, longer Plus moves show a short preview before the flow continues. You can also take each move at your own pace.
There is no daily or weekly attempt quota. The free boundary is the move length: a short move within the limit can be attempted again; a longer Plus move can be previewed free but needs Plus to attempt. Local recordings still use device storage.
Can I make my own move?
Yes. Use Create to record a short reference, then record an attempt against it. Free accounts can create a 10-second reference; Plus adds 20- and 30-second options. Custom-move videos and attempts stay private on the device where they were recorded. This is a recorded movement reference, rather than a planner for arbitrary workout sets or a public challenge for friends.
How is this different from a timer or a stretching routine?
A timer can tell you when to switch. A follow-along routine can give you a sequence to watch. Aahaa adds a recorded turn and a replay against the reference, with a visible-movement score when enough can be compared. That is the game: watch, have a turn, see what happened, and retry if you want to.
You do not need to maintain a streak or beat a percentage to use it. If you want a structured flexibility programme, rehabilitation plan or expert form correction, the comparison loop does not provide those services.
Where do my attempts go?
Your videos stay on the device where you recorded them. Plus syncs private scores, not video files. Moves and attempts are private in this release; there is no public feed or friend challenge sharing. You can replay local attempts without posting anything.
Try it if watching and comparing gives you a reason to move. Aahaa is a playful practice tool, not medical advice, rehabilitation or a substitute for qualified instruction.