DragonFly Companion vs VirtualProductionCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DragonFly Companion
This app provides mobile access to a virtual camera plugin for 3D environments. It allows users to view and interact with scenes, test ideas, and record camera motion for virtual production. It enhances the virtual cinematography workflow by offering ARKit tracking and a portable viewport.
- Mobile virtual camera viewport
- ARKit tracking for spatial volume
- Iterate and block animation
- Virtual location scouting
- Visualize 3D assets
- Record camera motion
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DragonFly Companion works alongside Glassbox’s DragonFly virtual camera plugin for Unreal Engine and Maya to put the power of virtual cinematography into the hands of users via any compatible Apple device. At Glassbox, we have created DragonFly, a virtual camera plugin that gives you the power to view your computer-generated environments, character performances, and scenes, just as if you were doing a live-action shoot, but virtually. DragonFly Companion gives users fast and simple access to be used for virtual cinematography and virtual production, meaning users have the mobility and accessibility to test out scenes before committing, iterate different ideas, jump into Virtual Reality, and much more! - Provides a mobile and accessible virtual camera viewport and HUD - Turns any space into a volume by delivering ARKit tracking data - Lets users iterate faster, block animation, and do virtual location scouts anywhere - Visualize props, sets, buildings, and any work being done by the virtual art department - Record camera motion and other tasks related to virtual production DragonFly Companion must be connected to the DragonFly plugin for your Engine or DCC of choice. You can try and buy DragonFly from the Glassbox website.
VirtualProductionCamera
This app provides real-time tracking and positioning data for virtual production workflows. It supports FreeD and OSC protocols, integrating with software like Aximetry and Unreal Engine 5. Control professional camera parameters like shutter speed, white balance, and ISO sensitivity.
- Real-time tracking and positioning data
- Wireless local area network transmission
- Supports FreeD and OSC protocols
- Compatible with Aximetry and UE5
- Professional camera parameter control
- Shutter speed, white balance, ISO adjustment
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Real time tracking and positioning data, transmitted through wireless local area network, supporting FreeD and OSC protocols, compatible with Aximetry; UE5, etc. Connect the acquisition card to project the camera image onto the computer. Professional camera parameter control, shutter speed, white balance, ISO sensitivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DragonFly Companion at none against VirtualProductionCamera's 3. DragonFly Companion also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). VirtualProductionCamera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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. VirtualProductionCamera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DragonFly Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DragonFly Companion against 5.0 for VirtualProductionCamera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DragonFly Companion has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DragonFly Companion ships an update every 3 months, VirtualProductionCamera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DragonFly Companion | VirtualProductionCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Glassbox Inc. | 文德 黎 |
Customer experience
DragonFly Companion
VirtualProductionCamera
In-app purchases
DragonFly Companion
No in-app purchases
VirtualProductionCamera
- Remove watermark$14.99
- Tracking camera$69.99
- Person tracking function$89.99
Questions
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