# PanTiltZoom vs TouchDirector

The clearest difference is price: PanTiltZoom at $9.99 against TouchDirector's $69.99. PanTiltZoom also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TouchDirector's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (80% vs 65%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

PanTiltZoom costs $9.99 and TouchDirector $69.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TouchDirector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of PanTiltZoom's written reviews are positive against 80% of TouchDirector's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PanTiltZoom | TouchDirector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $69.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantiltzoom/id1223221763/reviews) | **[4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdirector/id1450852852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Worldwide Missionary Outreach](https://appshunter.io/developer/545554007) | [LiveSkills Menssen & Ebelt GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142401065) |

## What reviewers say

### PanTiltZoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantiltzoom/id1223221763)

This app provides intuitive control for PTZ cameras, allowing users to adjust settings like exposure and color with variable speed touch controls. It supports fast switching between up to eight cameras and saving custom recall positions with snapshots.

**Highlights:** Variable speed touch controls, Exposure and color settings, Fast camera switching, Save up to 16 recall positions, Customizable saved positions with snapshots, Supports VISCA Over IP (TCP/UDP)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TouchDirector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdirector/id1450852852)

Control your ATEM switcher with a broadcast panel-style interface. Manage audio, playback, auxiliary outputs, keys, media players, and SuperSource animations. Streamline your production with real-time macro generation and easy setup.

**Highlights:** Broadcast panel-style ATEM control, Audio and HyperDeck playback control, Auxiliary output management, SuperSource/DVEK animation, Real-time macro generation, Easy streaming setup, Multi PIP composition saving and loading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PanTiltZoom free?

PanTiltZoom costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TouchDirector free?

TouchDirector costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PanTiltZoom or TouchDirector?

TouchDirector is rated higher. PanTiltZoom averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while TouchDirector averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do PanTiltZoom or TouchDirector have ads?

Neither PanTiltZoom nor TouchDirector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PanTiltZoom or TouchDirector?

PanTiltZoom ships an update every 6 weeks, and TouchDirector every 6 weeks. Most recently, PanTiltZoom was updated on October 26, 2026 and TouchDirector on October 21, 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.*