Stream to Studio vs SmartPTZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stream to Studio
Stream live video from your mobile device to any SRT-compatible server. Ideal for remote reporting and studio integration, it offers high-quality streaming with features like two-way communication and professional timecode sync.
- Live stream to SRT-compatible servers
- Two-way audio & video communication
- High-quality Full HD & 4K streaming
- HEVC (H.265) support
- Flashlight toggle
- Professional timecode sync
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Live Stream from Anywhere – Professional Mobile Reporting Stream live to any SRT-compatible server (including vMix and other SRT decoders) directly from your iOS device. Perfect for mobile reporters, remote broadcasts, and seamless integration with your studio production. Key Features: - Easy setup - Two-Way Communication – Full audio & video feedback from the studio to the reporter (requires SRTMiniServer in your studio). - High-Quality Streaming – Supports Full HD & 4K with HEVC (H.265) for efficient bandwidth use. - Flash Button – Instantly toggle the flashlight for better lighting in the field. - Professional Timecode Sync – VITC timecode with NTP synchronization for broadcast accuracy. Perfect for: - Remote reporters & journalists - Live productions with vMix, SRT-enabled decoders, and more - Low-latency, reliable streaming via SRT Note: For two-way communication (audio & video), your studio must run SRTMiniServer.
SmartPTZ
Transform your iPhone into a professional live production system. Stream high-quality video, control camera settings, and utilize AI tracking for dynamic content creation. Offers both free basic features and advanced subscription options.
- Ultra-low-latency SRT and RTMP streaming
- Manual camera controls (exposure, white balance, focus)
- Local recording up to 4K
- AI-powered subject tracking
- Remote PTZ control
- Multi-camera workflow integration
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stream to Studio at none against SmartPTZ's 1. Stream to Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.0). SmartPTZ's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. SmartPTZ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Stream to Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stream to Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Stream to Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmartPTZ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Stream to Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, SmartPTZ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stream to Studio | SmartPTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mihail Garanin | William Hanford |
Customer experience
Stream to Studio
SmartPTZ
In-app purchases
Stream to Studio
No in-app purchases
SmartPTZ
- sPTZ Pro RC6 Months trial$4.991 Month
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