PIXSELF vs BirdDog Wingman
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Multi-camera switching
- 4K video support
- NDI integration
- SRT streaming
- Intuitive controls
- Live recording
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PIXSELF | BirdDog Wingman |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOVE 'N SEE | BirdDog Australia PTY LTD |
Customer experience
PIXSELF
BirdDog Wingman
In-app purchases
PIXSELF
- Premium monthly subscription$0.991 Month
- One Time Premium Purchase$13.99
BirdDog Wingman
No in-app purchases
Questions
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