Comparison

PIXSELF vs BirdDog Wingman

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

Head to head
About

PIXSELF

This app uses your device's camera to track your movement, acting like a virtual cameraman. It's ideal for content creators, educators, and professionals who need hands-free video recording. Seamlessly integrate with popular video conferencing and streaming platforms.

Highlights
  • Automatic subject tracking
  • Hands-free video recording
  • Virtual cameraman functionality
  • Integration with video conferencing apps
  • Support for YouTube, Zoom, Skype, Teams
  • Remote control via companion Mac app
Features
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Set your iphone/ipad on a tripod or on a shelf, direct the screen towards you, move away about 3 to 10 meters and : action! The video frame on the app follows you just as if a real cameraman was turning your iphone/ipad around but here the iphone won't even move: it's pure magic! Go left to right, get down, get up : it follows you everywhere! Perfect for youtubers, distance education, professional or family meetings etc. Thanks to the compagnon app on your Mac, you can even send the video from your iPhone/iPad to most remote meeting app like Zoom, Skype, Teams, GoToMetting, and in Chrome: Facebook Messenger Rooms, Google Meet, Google Hangouts. Terms of Use : http://pixself.movensee.com/terms-and-privacy

About

BirdDog Wingman

Transform your iPad into a professional live production switcher for multi-camera streaming and recording. Supports up to 4K video and NDI for seamless wireless camera integration.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera switching
  • 4K video support
  • NDI integration
  • SRT streaming
  • Intuitive controls
  • Live recording
Features
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BirdDog Wingman is a powerful live production software designed specifically for BirdDog PTZ cameras, as well as BirdDog MAKI Ultra and MAKI Live. Built for creators, educators, and professionals, it transforms your iPad into a full-featured production switcher with intuitive controls and seamless multi-camera switching. With support for high-quality video up to 4K, Wingman delivers professional-grade live streaming and recording. Its responsive interface makes it easy to manage multiple camera angles, mix audio, and enhance your production in real time. BirdDog Wingman is optimized for NDI, allowing for a simple and efficient workflow with wireless camera connectivity. It also supports SRT for reliable streaming over the internet. Whether you are live streaming, capturing presentations, or producing multi-camera content, Wingman provides a flexible and portable solution. Designed to integrate seamlessly with BirdDog’s latest cameras, including MAKI Live, MAKI Ultra, and X series models, MAKI Studio ensures a streamlined production experience with industry-leading video quality. Download BirdDog Wingman today and take your live productions to the next level.

Screenshots

PIXSELF4 screens
BirdDog Wingman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BirdDog Wingman at 4.6 against PIXSELF's 2.0. BirdDog Wingman also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). PIXSELF's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. PIXSELF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BirdDog Wingman asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BirdDog Wingman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BirdDog Wingman has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIXSELF ships an update every 3 weeks, BirdDog Wingman every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PIXSELF versus BirdDog Wingman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIXSELFBirdDog Wingman
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOVE 'N SEEBirdDog Australia PTY LTD

Customer experience

PIXSELF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BirdDog Wingman

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PIXSELF

Subscriptions1
  • Premium monthly subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • One Time Premium Purchase$13.99
None

BirdDog Wingman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIXSELF free?
PIXSELF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BirdDog Wingman free?
BirdDog Wingman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PIXSELF or BirdDog Wingman?
BirdDog Wingman is rated higher. PIXSELF averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BirdDog Wingman averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do PIXSELF or BirdDog Wingman have ads?
Neither PIXSELF nor BirdDog Wingman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIXSELF or BirdDog Wingman?
PIXSELF ships an update every 3 weeks, and BirdDog Wingman every 5 weeks. Most recently, PIXSELF was updated on November 3, 2026 and BirdDog Wingman on October 30, 2026.

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