# ZY Play vs GyLog

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZY Play | GyLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zy-play/id1068407353/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gylog/id6759689665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **660** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 287 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [桂林智神信息技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068407352) | [Kumo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955162378) |

## 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


### GyLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gylog/id6759689665)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GyLog Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| GyLog Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


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