Comparison

Piston vs FrogBox Connect

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

Head to head
About

Piston

This app facilitates learning and knowledge transfer during training and performances through multi-camera video analysis. It allows for capturing, reviewing, and annotating video from up to 16 cameras simultaneously, with options for live streaming and data export.

Highlights
  • 4K multi-camera capture
  • Up to 16 cameras simultaneously
  • Real-time annotation and markup
  • Drawing tools for highlighting
  • Live streaming and AWS S3 upload
  • Live Opta data import
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Capture and accelerate learning moments during training and performances using a Piston Server. Piston is built for teaching using multi-camera vision to enhance the knowledge transfer process. Create a real impact at the point of best contact. • 4K VISION Piston captures vision from a wide variety of 4K network cameras and supports options for SDI and HDMI. Capture features include custom encoding options, single file and streaming file creation and synchronised multi-camera session capture. • Multi-Camera Piston systems are capable of capturing and reviewing up to 16 network cameras simultaneously. In-sync angle switching is a simple swipe. Clips from multiple angles can be cut and downloaded for offline review. Capture sessions can be scheduled ahead of time, so nothing is missed. • Multipeer MarkUp Shared markup and annotation data across all users during capture sessions in real time or post-event. Mark up button schemes are distributed from a central source, so mark up data capture is consistent. Supports XML and JSON data export. • Drawing Pause, draw and save. Simple to use drawing tools to highlight aspects of the vision. Save as images with the drawings for later viewing or sharing. • Streaming Upload Live streaming export and upload to AWS Simple Storage Service (S3). A cost-effective, reliable and easy way to stream. Supports custom export settings and angle selection. • Live Opta Import With a live data subscription, Opta's live data can be imported and synchronised in a capture session.

About

FrogBox Connect

Features
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FrogBox Connect makes setting up your FrogBox Camera simple, reliable, and fast. Use the app to pair your camera via Bluetooth and manage setup and controls directly from your phone. With FrogBox Connect, you can: - Connect to your camera over Bluetooth - Control the camera’s tilt and zoom remotely - Adjust video and focus settings for any sporting environment - Install over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates to keep your camera up to date with the latest features - FrogBox Connect is designed for users who own a FrogBox camera.

Screenshots

Piston4 screens
FrogBox Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FrogBox Connect at every 5 days against Piston's monthly. Piston's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Piston ships an update monthly, FrogBox Connect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Piston versus FrogBox Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPistonFrogBox Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuper Jump Pty LtdFrogBox

In-app purchases

None

Piston

No in-app purchases

None

FrogBox Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piston free?
Piston is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FrogBox Connect free?
FrogBox Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Piston or FrogBox Connect have ads?
Neither Piston nor FrogBox Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piston or FrogBox Connect?
Piston ships an update monthly, and FrogBox Connect every 5 days. Most recently, Piston was updated on September 25, 2026 and FrogBox Connect on September 19, 2026.

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