ArpiCam vs ZineControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArpiCam
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Online access and recording from IP-cameras
ZineControl
This app provides professional control for cinema cameras directly from an iPhone. Adjust critical shooting parameters like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance remotely. Monitor live view, start/stop recording, and manage clips without touching the camera.
- Remote ISO adjustment
- On-screen shutter speed control
- White balance adjustment
- Codec and resolution changes
- Live view monitoring
- Remote recording start/stop
- Focus Touch on screen
- View and share clips
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ZineControl is the first professional control app for cinema cameras, designed for cinematographers and directors of photography who need full control from the iPhone on set. Works with Z-series cameras over Wi-Fi or USB — the first app built specifically for the cinematic workflow of these cameras. Control the most critical shooting parameters without touching the camera: ISO — precise real-time adjustment Shutter speed — direct control from the screen White balance — change color temperature without interrupting the shot Codec and resolution — switch recording format on the fly Live view — live monitoring from your iPhone Remote recording — start and stop recording from a distance Focus Touch — pull focus directly on the screen Media — view and share camera-recorded clips right from your phone. Tether mode — send your photos instantly to the gallery or to another device. Look creator — customize your Nikon looks Designed with a refined aesthetic inspired by the professional camera workflow. ZineControl is the missing tool for Z-series camera operators on set. Compatible with: Z-series mirrorless (ZR, Z8, Z9, Z50, Z50II, Z6, Z30, Z6III, Zf, Zfc, Z5, Z5IIC)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ArpiCam at Free against ZineControl's $14.99. ArpiCam also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). ZineControl's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
ArpiCam is free to download; ZineControl costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ArpiCam ships an update every 2 weeks, ZineControl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArpiCam | ZineControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #48 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arpinet LLC | Antonio Gonzalez |
In-app purchases
ArpiCam
No in-app purchases
ZineControl
No in-app purchases
