Comparison

Sony | XDCAM pocket vs Beam VNC

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

Head to head
About

Sony | XDCAM pocket

Transform your smartphone into a professional camcorder for cloud-based workflows. Stream live content with advanced QoS technology or transfer recorded files via FTP over LTE networks. Control camera settings and manage audio for seamless production.

Highlights
  • Smartphone to XDCAM camcorder
  • Cloud-ready streaming
  • QoS technology for better picture quality
  • FTP file transfer over LTE
  • Remote camera control (focus, zoom, exposure)
  • External audio device support
  • Clip browsing and memo addition
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This application is offered to customers - Who have created an account on the M2 Live service, which is a cloud service provided by Sony or Sony's affiliates. - Who have created an account on the C3 Portal service, which is a cloud service provided by Sony or Sony's affiliates. - Who have purchased the PWA-RX1, PWS-100RX1, PWS-110RX1 and/or PWS-110RX1A, which are the network RX station products from SONY or SONY's affiliates. XDCAM pocket turns your phone into a cloud-ready XDCAM camcorder. This intuitive mobile app streams content shot with smartphones using sophisticated QoS technology for better-looking pictures or transfer recorded file by phone via FTP back to base, over cellular LTE networks. LIVE OPERATION - Streaming - Tally/Return - Recording CAMERA - Controlling focus, zoom, exposure, white balance and etc. - Switching the main/front camera AUDIO - Audio input by external audio devices - Displaying the audio level meters BROWSE - Displaying the clip list - Playing clips - Adding memo to clips TRANSFER - Uploading clips - Managing transfer jobs via job list NOTES: - System Requirements OS: iOS/iPadOS 17.0〜26.2 - For details about usage and verified supported devices, please see the help page below https://helpguide.sony.net/promobile/xpt/v2/en/index.html

About

Beam VNC

Connect directly to your computers and servers using VNC protocol. Offers secure, direct connections without accounts or subscriptions, featuring touch-optimized controls and a full on-screen keyboard.

Highlights
  • Direct IP/hostname connections
  • No account or subscription required
  • Secure password storage
  • Touch-optimized controls (Direct/Trackpad modes)
  • Full on-screen keyboard with modifiers
  • Paste from iOS clipboard
Features
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Beam VNC is a fast, no-nonsense VNC client for iPhone. Connect directly to your Mac, Raspberry Pi, Linux box, or any VNC server by IP address — no account, no cloud relay, no subscription. Buy it once. It's yours. WHY BEAM VNC • Direct connections — just enter an IP or hostname (great with Tailscale) • No account, no sign-up, no tracking, no ads • Pay once — no subscription, ever • Passwords stored securely in the iOS Keychain BUILT FOR TOUCH • Direct mode — tap where you want to click • Trackpad mode — move a precise on-screen cursor, like a laptop trackpad • On-screen Left, Right and Double-click buttons • Drag lock for moving windows and selecting text • Adjustable cursor speed • Pinch to zoom, two-finger scroll, haptic feedback FULL KEYBOARD • On-screen keyboard with sticky Command, Control, Option and Shift modifiers • esc, tab, return and arrow keys • Paste from your iPhone clipboard into the remote machine WORKS GREAT WITH MACS Enable Screen Sharing on your Mac (System Settings → General → Sharing) and connect with your Mac username and password. Use a Tailscale address to reach it securely from anywhere. Standard VNC authentication and macOS Screen Sharing (ARD) are supported.

Screenshots

Sony | XDCAM pocket1 screens
Beam VNC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sony | XDCAM pocket at Free against Beam VNC's $8.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

Sony | XDCAM pocket is free to download; Beam VNC costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sony | XDCAM pocket versus Beam VNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony | XDCAM pocketBeam VNC
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationBernard Struelens

Customer experience

Sony | XDCAM pocket

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

Beam VNC

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sony | XDCAM pocket

No in-app purchases

None

Beam VNC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sony | XDCAM pocket free?
Sony | XDCAM pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beam VNC free?
Beam VNC costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sony | XDCAM pocket or Beam VNC have ads?
Neither Sony | XDCAM pocket nor Beam VNC shows ads.

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