Comparison

ZY Play vs GyLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZY Play

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
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ZY Play offers comprehensive camera controls for convenient photo & video shooting, combining various intelligent functions including time lapse, long exposure, slow motion and more to inspire your creativity. With easy-to-use design and a vast range of editing features, it is a must-have app for anyone who takes photos & videos. By conneting the APP to a ZHIYUN professional stabilizer, it helps you create film-grade footage that is once only possible with a crew.

About

GyLog

This app records gyroscope and accelerometer data from your iPhone to create GCSV files. These files can be used for custom post-stabilization of your own iPhone footage or paired with footage from mirrorless or cinema cameras in Gyroflow.

Highlights
  • Record gyroscope and accelerometer data
  • GCSV format compatible with Gyroflow
  • Background motion logging
  • Mount angle calibration
  • Audio sync backup
  • High sampling rate up to ~100 Hz
  • Easy file management and export
Features
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GyLog is a motion data logger for Gyroflow stabilization. Record gyroscope and accelerometer data from your iPhone's sensors in GCSV format — for custom post-stabilization of your own iPhone footage, or for pairing with any mirrorless or cinema camera. TWO WAYS TO USE With your iPhone — While iPhone Action Mode and LOG bring built-in stabilization, GyLog hands the control back to you. Stabilize in Gyroflow with your own smoothness, cropping, and rolling-shutter settings — beyond what automatic processing decides for you. With a mirrorless or cinema camera — Mount your iPhone on any camera with a cold shoe adapter. GyLog turns your iPhone into a dedicated Gyroflow log recorder, capturing the motion your camera can't, so you can stabilize its footage in post. KEY FEATURES • GCSV format — directly compatible with Gyroflow • Background motion logging — keeps recording even when screen is locked • Mount angle calibration — automatically detects phone orientation • Audio sync backup — optional low-bitrate audio track for drift correction • High sampling rate — up to ~100 Hz on supported devices • File management — filter, select, share, and delete recordings • AirDrop & Files app — easily export logs to your Mac for processing PRIVACY FIRST GyLog does not collect any personal data. All recordings are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded to any server. Audio sync files are stored locally and can be deleted at any time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Mount your iPhone on your camera, or hold it while shooting iPhone video 2. Tap "Calibrate Mount" to detect the phone angle 3. Press Start and begin filming 4. When done, export the GCSV file to your Mac 5. Import into Gyroflow for custom post-stabilization ABOUT GCSV FORMAT GCSV (Gyroflow CSV) is the standard format used by Gyroflow for external gyroscope data. GyLog outputs all 6 axes of motion data (3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer) with nanosecond-precision timestamps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZY Play4 screens
GyLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZY Play at 2.4 against GyLog's 1.0. ZY Play also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (660 vs 1). GyLog's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GyLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. ZY Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZY Play holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZY Play has 660 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZY Play ships an update every 2 months, GyLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ZY Play versus GyLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZY PlayGyLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (660 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings660 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer桂林智神信息技术有限公司Kumo, Inc.

Bugs and requests

ZY Play

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

GyLog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ZY Play

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GyLog

Subscriptions1
  • GyLog Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • GyLog Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is ZY Play free?
ZY Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GyLog free?
GyLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZY Play or GyLog?
ZY Play is rated higher. ZY Play averages 2.4 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while GyLog averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ZY Play or GyLog have ads?
Neither ZY Play nor GyLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZY Play or GyLog?
ZY Play ships an update every 2 months, and GyLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZY Play was updated on October 22, 2026 and GyLog on October 28, 2026.

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