Comparison

A vs SmartPTZ

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

Head to head
About

A

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This APP is IP camera surveillance and monitoring for NVR. For more information about NVR and IP Cam , please refer to www.a-mtk.com

About

SmartPTZ

This app enables broadcast-quality live streaming and recording from iPhones. It supports remote camera control, AI subject tracking, and multi-camera setups for various production needs.

Highlights
  • Broadcast-quality live streaming
  • Remote pan, tilt, and zoom
  • AI subject tracking (beta)
  • Multi-camera support
  • Web browser control room
  • Local recording up to 4K
Features
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smartPTZ streams and records broadcast-quality video from one or more iPhones — low-latency SRT or RTMP, out to any switcher or platform. Add a DockKit-enabled gimbal and control every angle remotely from your phone or a web browser. WHERE IT'S USED • Conferences, panels, and all-hands meetings • Church services and worship • School sports, graduations, and performances • Podcasts and studio interviews • Multi-location and remote production FREE — EVERY FEATURE • Stream to any RTMP or SRT destination, up to 4K • Record locally up to 4K (HEVC) • Remote pan, tilt, and zoom with saved presets (requires a compatible DockKit mount) • A private browser control room — share the link and anyone on your team can run a camera from anywhere • AI subject tracking (beta) • Manual exposure, white balance, and focus • USB-C audio input, including wireless systems like the RØDE Wireless GO II Free streams and recordings carry a small "Powered by smartPTZ" logo. PRO — CLEAN OUTPUT, FROM $9.99/MONTH (US) • No "Powered by smartPTZ" logo on your stream or recordings • Keeps the PTZ-ID and Web Console you already use • Camera bundles cost less per camera PRO CAMERA BUNDLES • 1 camera — $9.99/month • 4 cameras — $19.99/month • 10 cameras — $39.99/month Put several iPhones on one subscription and each gets its own camera in the Web Console — just sign them all into the same Apple ID. Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. BUILT FOR MULTI-CAMERA Run four or more iPhones into a switcher. Works on iPhone and iPad. Built by working producers and used in live productions. Tell us what you need next. Privacy Policy: https://smartptz.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

A3 screens
SmartPTZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A at none against SmartPTZ's 3. A also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). SmartPTZ's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartPTZ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. A asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartPTZ weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A versus SmartPTZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASmartPTZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperA-MTK Co., Ltd.William Hanford

In-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SmartPTZ

Subscriptions3
  • smartPTZ PRO$9.991 Month
  • sPTZ PRO 4 Camera Bundle$19.991 Month
  • sPTZ PRO 10 Camera Bundle$39.991 Month

Questions

Is A free?
A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartPTZ free?
SmartPTZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A or SmartPTZ have ads?
Neither A nor SmartPTZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A or SmartPTZ?
A ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartPTZ weekly. Most recently, A was updated on November 11, 2026 and SmartPTZ on November 8, 2026.

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