ControlCam2 vs z5 Media Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ControlCam2
Easily monitor your doorbell camera feed remotely. Access live video streams and recordings from your device, ensuring you never miss a visitor or delivery.
- Remote doorbell video viewing
- Access live streams
- View recordings
- Anytime, anywhere access
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ControlCam2 is a simpler way to watch your doorbell video anywhere anytime.
z5 Media Player
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z5 Media Player is an IPTV player for live TV, movies, and series. Sign in with your own Xtream or M3U playlist — we do not provide channels or content. Browse categories, favorites, and continue watching. Cast with AirPlay or Chromecast. Record live TV. Download movies and episodes for offline playback. Hide live channels, movies, and series behind a parental PIN. • Live TV, movies, and series • AirPlay and Chromecast • Live recording • Offline downloads • Playlist refresh and channel reorder • Favorites and continue watching • Subtitles, audio, and playback options • Parental PIN and hide controls • Optional one-time unlock in the app Requires a compatible IPTV, Xtream, or M3U account from your provider. Content depends on your subscription, not on this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ControlCam2 at none against z5 Media Player's 1. ControlCam2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). z5 Media Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. z5 Media Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ControlCam2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
ControlCam2 ships an update every 5 weeks, z5 Media Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ControlCam2 | z5 Media Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | Langtao Digital Co., Ltd. | Awenis Digital LLC |
In-app purchases
ControlCam2
No in-app purchases
z5 Media Player
- Z5MP Full Access$7.99
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