# ZY Play vs Live360 Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: ZY Play at 2.4 against Live360 Assistant's 1.8. ZY Play also leads on ratings volume (660 vs 115) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Live360 Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ZY Play holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZY Play has 660 ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of ZY Play's written reviews are positive against 8% of Live360 Assistant's.

ZY Play ships an update every 2 months, Live360 Assistant every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZY Play | Live360 Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zy-play/id1068407353/reviews)** | [1.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live360-assistant/id1517969142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **660** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | **15.8% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 287 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [桂林智神信息技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068407352) | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) |

## What reviewers say

### ZY Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zy-play/id1068407353)

Unlock advanced camera controls for stunning photos and videos. This app integrates intelligent shooting modes like time lapse and slow motion, along with editing tools, to enhance your creative output. Connect to a professional stabilizer for professional-quality footage.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive camera controls, Intelligent shooting modes, Time lapse, Long exposure, Slow motion, Video editing features, Professional stabilizer integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great with Smooth 4
- 🚀 Lots of useful features
- 💡 Good motion time-lapse capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Requires excessive permissions
- 👎 Poor user experience and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent connection issues
- App crashes and freezes
- Tracking and stabilization not reliable
- Resolution and frame rate issues
- Saved footage not accessible

**Requested features**

- Add support for more gimbal models
- Improve motion time-lapse functionality
- Allow background operation for time-lapses
- Provide more camera control options
- Optimize battery usage


### Live360 Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live360-assistant/id1517969142)

This app enables follow-up photography with smart devices. It allows users to capture images and potentially control camera functions for enhanced visual documentation.

**Highlights:** Follow-up photography, Smart device integration, Image capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Face tracking works when properly set up
- 💪 Sturdy physical construction
- 📸 Photo capture functionality
- 🎯 Device follows subjects from distance
- ⚙️ Manual stand mode works without app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently during pairing
- ❌ No video recording to camera roll
- 😤 Requires live streaming only for video
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Misleading packaging claims

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during pairing
- App gets stuck on 'discovering device' or buffering
- Bluetooth pairing fails or won't stay connected
- Photos don't save anywhere on device
- Videos don't save after recording

**Requested features**

- Add offline video recording without live streaming
- Support for video conferencing apps (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Messenger)
- Ability to save photos/videos to camera roll
- Better Bluetooth connection management with disconnect option
- Compatibility with more streaming platforms (TikTok, Twitch, Snapchat integration)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZY Play free?

ZY Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live360 Assistant free?

Live360 Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ZY Play or Live360 Assistant?

ZY Play is rated higher. ZY Play averages 2.4 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while Live360 Assistant averages 1.8 from 115 ratings.

### Do ZY Play or Live360 Assistant have ads?

Neither ZY Play nor Live360 Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZY Play or Live360 Assistant?

ZY Play ships an update every 2 months, and Live360 Assistant every 8 days. Most recently, ZY Play was updated on October 22, 2026 and Live360 Assistant on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*