Comparison

LM vs SmartPTZ

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

Head to head
About

LM

This app transforms your mobile device into a high-quality camera source for live streaming and video production. It supports various professional broadcasting protocols and offers advanced features for seamless integration with popular software.

Highlights
  • NDI, SRT, RTMP streaming
  • OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast compatible
  • Remote control operations
  • Multiple resolutions and frame rates
  • Image and camera settings
  • Background effects
Features
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LM-Cam is an NDI(R) camera app developed by LiveMedia. LM-Cam works with switchers that support NDI(R). * We recommend turning off Bluetooth when using LM-Cam. Supports iPhone 11 or better Supported Broadcasts: OBS Studio, vMix, WireCast, etc. You can stream directly from LM-Cam to platforms such as YouTube. -------- Free Plan Features -Remote Control operations with Pro Plan (Chrome browser recommended) -Video encoding- ・Full NDI ・HX2 (H.264 / HEVC) with Pro Plan HX2 can provide quality streams similar to Full NDI, but at 1/10 the data rate ・SRT (H.264 / HEVC) Caller / Listener / Rendezvous ・RTMP ・HLS ・External outputs(HDMI outputs)with Pro Plan ・Picture with Pro Plan ・Discovery Server ・Front and rear cameras ・Grid ・Presets ・Zoom: Digital zoom, Optical zoom ・Autofocus / Tap to focus ・Tally (Preview and Program Out) ・Resolutions: 4K, 1080, 720, 540, 480 ・FPS: 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 60 ・Image settings: Exposure, Color Temperature, White Balance ・Screen lock ・Timecode ・TalkBack with Pro Plan ・Microphone On/Off ・User-defined camera name ・Recording - with Pro Plan ・Backgrounds(Green / Blue / Blur)- with Pro Plan -------- Pro Plan Monthly:$9.99 Pro Features ・Remote Control ・HX2 (H.264 / HEVC) ・Recording ・Backgrounds (Green / Blue / Blur) ・4K ・Picture ・TalkBack * Free one-month trial for new registered users, after which subscriptions will auto-renew at $9.99 per month. * Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings. -------- * We recommend 5GHz when using Wi-Fi. 2.4GHz will expand the range, but may not work as well. * LM-Cam is compatitble with Apple iPhone ethernet adapters. Terms of Use:https://lm-cam.net/termsofuse?lang=en Privacy Policy:https://lm-cam.net/privacypolicy?lang=en

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

LM4 screens
SmartPTZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartPTZ at 4.7 against LM's 4.2. SmartPTZ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). LM's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. LM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and SmartPTZ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartPTZ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of LM's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmartPTZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LM versus SmartPTZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLMSmartPTZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLiveMedia CorporationWilliam Hanford

Customer experience

LM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

SmartPTZ

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LM

Subscriptions1
  • LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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 LM free?
LM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartPTZ free?
SmartPTZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LM or SmartPTZ?
SmartPTZ is rated higher. LM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SmartPTZ averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do LM or SmartPTZ have ads?
Neither LM nor SmartPTZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LM or SmartPTZ?
LM ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartPTZ weekly. Most recently, LM was updated on November 3, 2026 and SmartPTZ on November 8, 2026.

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