Comparison

DragonFly Companion vs VirtualProductionCamera

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Mobile virtual camera viewport
  • ARKit tracking for spatial volume
  • Iterate and block animation
  • Virtual location scouting
  • Visualize 3D assets
  • Record camera motion
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

DragonFly Companion3 screens
VirtualProductionCamera2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VirtualProductionCamera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DragonFly Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DragonFly Companion ships an update every 3 months, VirtualProductionCamera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
DragonFly Companion versus VirtualProductionCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragonFly CompanionVirtualProductionCamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGlassbox Inc.文德 黎

Customer experience

DragonFly Companion

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VirtualProductionCamera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DragonFly Companion

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VirtualProductionCamera

One-time3
  • Remove watermark$14.99
  • Tracking camera$69.99
  • Person tracking function$89.99

Questions

Is DragonFly Companion free?
DragonFly Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VirtualProductionCamera free?
VirtualProductionCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DragonFly Companion or VirtualProductionCamera?
DragonFly Companion and VirtualProductionCamera are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DragonFly Companion or VirtualProductionCamera have ads?
Neither DragonFly Companion nor VirtualProductionCamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DragonFly Companion or VirtualProductionCamera?
DragonFly Companion ships an update every 3 months, and VirtualProductionCamera fortnightly. Most recently, DragonFly Companion was updated on November 2, 2026 and VirtualProductionCamera on November 3, 2026.

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