# A vs SmartPTZ

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.

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | A | SmartPTZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A-MTK Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468630925) | [William Hanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796003441) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-mtk-nvr/id1395810230)

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartPTZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| smartPTZ PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| sPTZ PRO 4 Camera Bundle | $19.99 | per month |
| sPTZ PRO 10 Camera Bundle | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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