Comparison

Instamic Remote vs Zoetrope Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Instamic Remote

This app allows you to remotely control one or multiple microphones, sync them with timecode, and monitor audio before recording. You can also record high-quality video or audio directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote control multiple microphones
  • Start and stop recording
  • Audio monitoring
  • Timecode syncing
  • Record video or audio directly
  • Adjust recording settings
Features
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Control your Instamic remotely to capture the sound you love! Instamic Remote transforms your iPhone or iPad into an audio-video powerhouse. Remote control one or multiple microphones, keep them synced with Timecode and monitor the audio before recording. You can even record video or audio only directly to your mobile device at 48kHz. KEY FEATURES - Remote control multiple Instamics at once (up to 10) - Start and stop recording - Set up the input gain while recording - VU meter to monitor audio input - Adjust Recording Settings - Turn off Instamic wirelessly - Rename each device - Audio monitoring (pre-recording) - Lock button - LEDs on and off - Save Monitoring Session - Timecode Syncing (Atomos AirGlu, Tentacle Sync E, or Internal Time of the Day) SETTINGS Input Mode: 32-bit Float Mono (Instamic Pro Plus), 24-bit Mono, 24-bit Dual-Mono (Instamic Basic, Pro Mono and Stereo), 24-bit Stereo, M/S (Instamic Pro Stereo). Input Level: Manual or Automatic Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz Time Remaining Battery Level Firmware Version Rename your device Turn it off wirelessly Switch to Handsfree Profile Mode. Auto LEDs mode Sleep Mode Take numbering Saving Monitoring Session Format #happyrecording #wearestorytellers #wearecreators Michele and the Instamic Team

About

Zoetrope Viewer

This app transforms your iPhone into a zoetrope viewer, allowing you to record and view animations from spinning records. It offers camera controls like adjustable shutter speed and brightness, and a strobe light mode for direct viewing.

Highlights
  • Zoetrope record viewing
  • Camera recording
  • Adjustable shutter speed
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Strobe light mode
  • HD/4K recording
  • In-app tutorial
Features
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Zoetrope Viewer by Animated Record Company turns your iPhone into a dedicated zoetrope viewer. Put on a zoetrope record or slipmat, start your turntable and choose how you want to watch the animation. CAMERA See the animation through your iPhone's camera. The camera settings are designed to reveal the animation straight away. Simply point your phone at the spinning record and start filming. Want more control? Fine-tune the image with adjustable shutter speed and brightness, or switch on the torch when filming in the dark. Record in HD or 4K, then share your videos or save them to your Photos library. STROBE LIGHT See the animation live with your own eyes, without looking through a screen. Strobe Light mode turns your iPhone's torch into an adjustable strobe, illuminating the spinning record to reveal the animation. For best results, use it in a dark room. HOW TO USE New to zoetropes? Don't worry, we've made it easy! Follow the in-app video tutorial and step-by-step instructions to get started. Make sure your turntable is set to the speed your zoetrope was designed for, usually 33⅓ or 45 RPM. And if you have any questions, just tap "Get in Touch" on the home screen to send us a message directly through the app. Strobe Light mode uses rapidly flashing light. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have photosensitive epilepsy, use Camera mode instead. Designed for viewing zoetrope records and slipmats. Discover ours at Animated Record Company.

Screenshots

Instamic Remote4 screens
Zoetrope Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zoetrope Viewer at every 8 days against Instamic Remote's every 5 months. Instamic Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, Zoetrope Viewer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Instamic Remote versus Zoetrope Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstamic RemoteZoetrope Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstamic Inc.Animated Record Company

Customer experience

Instamic Remote

Written reviews63 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative47.6%

Zoetrope Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Instamic Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Zoetrope Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instamic Remote free?
Instamic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zoetrope Viewer free?
Zoetrope Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Instamic Remote or Zoetrope Viewer have ads?
Neither Instamic Remote nor Zoetrope Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instamic Remote or Zoetrope Viewer?
Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Zoetrope Viewer every 8 days. Most recently, Instamic Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zoetrope Viewer on October 12, 2026.

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