Comparison

PanTiltZoom vs PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

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

Head to head
About

PanTiltZoom

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
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Take control of your PTZ camera with PanTiltZoom, the ultimate camera control app. PanTiltZoom gives you easy access to your settings like exposure and color, and a smooth and intuitive camera operating experience using variable speed touch controls. With fast camera switching, PanTiltZoom can control up to eight cameras and save up to 16 recall positions per camera. You can customize your saved positions using automatic snapshots of your scene or custom images. Because you control the pan, tilt, and zoom speeds, recalling saved positions can be lightning-fast or slow and smooth for single camera productions. Designed to work seamlessly with PTZOptics™ cameras, PanTiltZoom now supports a broad range of network PTZ camera brands like Sony™, Lumens™, BirdDog™, Marshall™, Minrray™, and many more that support VISCA Over IP commands using both TCP and UDP protocols. Upgrade your camera operating experience with PanTiltZoom. Download now and take control of your PTZ camera like never before!

About

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

Control compatible PTZ cameras directly from your device. View the camera feed within the app, eliminating the need for a separate monitor. Save up to eight presets per camera for quick adjustments.

Highlights
  • UDP VISCA PTZ camera control
  • Built-in camera viewer
  • Add unlimited cameras
  • Eight presets per camera
  • Modern dark design
  • Active updates
Features
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This app allows you to effortlessly control your UDP VISCA compatible PTZ Camera. The app also has a built in camera view feature, which eliminates the need to view the camera feed on a separate device while controlling it. You can add as many cameras as you need, with eight presets per camera. The app features a modern dark design and is actively updated. Compatible with many brands which do not have a PTZ control app, such as Sony and Marshall. As long as your camera supports VISCA over UDP, this application will be compatible. If you have any issues with the app, do not hesitate to contact info@xalting.com.

Screenshots

PanTiltZoom4 screens
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PanTiltZoom at every 6 weeks against PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer's every 6 months. PanTiltZoom also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer's advantage is price ($7.49 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

PanTiltZoom costs $9.99 and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer $7.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PanTiltZoom ships an update every 6 weeks, PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PanTiltZoom versus PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanTiltZoomPTZ Camera Controller + Viewer
Price$9.99$7.49 — better
Rating4.0 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#103 — better#186
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorldwide Missionary OutreachXALTING LLC

Customer experience

PanTiltZoom

All ratings41 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.8%
Negative20.5%

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PanTiltZoom

No in-app purchases

None

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PanTiltZoom free?
PanTiltZoom costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer free?
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer costs $7.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do PanTiltZoom or PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer have ads?
Neither PanTiltZoom nor PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PanTiltZoom or PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer?
PanTiltZoom ships an update every 6 weeks, and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer every 6 months. Most recently, PanTiltZoom was updated on September 24, 2026 and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer on September 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, PanTiltZoom or PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer?
PanTiltZoom currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer at #186. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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