Comparison

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ vs NDI Player

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

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About

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™

Control PTZOptics cameras wirelessly with this comprehensive iOS app. Features include easy setup, remote pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and color correction. Stream directly to RTMP servers and access camera manuals.

Highlights
  • Wireless PTZ camera control
  • Easy camera setup and discovery
  • Direct RTMP streaming
  • Remote pan, tilt, zoom, and focus
  • Live video feed preview
  • Color correction tools
  • Voice control support
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PTZControl Pro 2 is a PTZ camera control application available for iOS devices. This app features easy PTZOptics camera setup with powerful features allowing you to wirelessly control your camera with ease. Top Features: Set up PTZOptics Cameras With Ease The PTZOptics mobile app allows for easy setup and integration of your PTZOptics cameras. Stream your camera to anywhere! No need to use fancy encoding software and hardware. You can set up your PTZOptics camera to stream directly to any RTMP server. Automatically discover your cameras PTZControl Pro 2 can quickly scan your network for PTZOptics devices and discover them. Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus and View! Remotely control the PTZF functionality of your PTZOptics cameras, and view the RTSP/MJPEG video feed at the same time, right from this app. Color correction tools Quickly adjust brightness, contrast or sharpness of your camera right from your phone with a live video preview. Free Updates This is the latest version of PTZControl Pro. Enjoy free updates for the life of this application. Camera Manual Access Gain instant access to your camera’s manual directly through the app. Voice Control Use your voice to control PTZOptics cameras. Helper app required, see more below. Features Continued - Online/offline indicators on the application's home page for each camera - Variable PTZ speed control offers more dynamic camera control versus constant speed control - PTZ Control screen has an immersive full screen experience when using it in landscape mode - Floating Presets Window - Tilt Control Mode which when turned on allows the user to control PT functionality by tilting their device - Support for Keyboard Control - If a physical keyboard is attached to the user's device (such as an Apple Magic/Smart Keyboard Folio or any Bluetooth keyboard the user has paired to the device), the user can use the arrow keys to control PT and use the + and - key to control Zoom. - Supports Voice-activated presets (requires helper app) which allows the user to summon a preset simply by saying its name - There is an Image, Exposure, Color Section - There is an OSD Menu section that allows users to control OSD right from the app - There is a Config section that displays all of the Cameras configuration preferences and allows the user to modify IP address settings - There is a Stream to RTMP section that allows the user to encode their camera's RTSP stream to a specified RTMP URL. - There is a section that allows the user to view the Camera's manual as well as its tutorial video from the PTZOptics channel. - The app features a "Volunteer Mode" that, when activated, disables users from deleting, editing, or adding cameras until it is deactivated. This is intended for users that want to pass their device to volunteers/employees but don't want them to modify settings. - Support for Sony and Panasonic PTZ cameras (PTZ Only).

About

NDI Player

This tool transforms your device into a convenient NDI source for live production. Create customized playlists, support multiple NDI formats, and utilize Apple Pencil for annotations. It offers seamless HDMI and AirPlay output with real-time audio monitoring.

Highlights
  • NDI source creation
  • Customized playlist
  • Screen mirroring/AirPlay output
  • Apple Pencil/Finger annotation
  • Multi-NDI source support
  • Real-time audio VU meter
Features
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- If you are working with NDI, this is your MUST-HAVE tool - Create the most convenient and affordable NDI source instantly - Both landscape and portrait output support - Fully customized playlist, a powerful video player for live production - Supports multitasking on iPad, multiply NDI sources simultaneously - Supports Full NDI, NDI HX H.264, and NDI HX HEVC, display connection tally status - Supports Apple Pencil or Finger markup, drawing, and annotation - Supports full-screen HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay output - With real-time audio VU meter monitor - No need to register, no subscription fees, one-time purchase for lifetime use

Screenshots

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™4 screens
NDI Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ at none against NDI Player's 4. PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). NDI Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. NDI Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ against 3.8 for NDI Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™'s written reviews are positive against 25% of NDI Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ ships an update every 2 months, NDI Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ versus NDI Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™NDI Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings) — better3.8 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1618 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaverford Systems, IncTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

NDI Player

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NDI Player

One-time4
  • Using Apple Pencil or Finger$4.99
  • Movie Playback$9.99
  • HDMI & ScreenMirroring/AirPlay$9.99
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  • List Playback$14.99

Questions

Is PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ free?
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDI Player free?
NDI Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ or NDI Player?
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ is rated higher. PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while NDI Player averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ or NDI Player have ads?
Neither PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ nor NDI Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ or NDI Player?
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ ships an update every 2 months, and NDI Player fortnightly. Most recently, PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ was updated on November 3, 2026 and NDI Player on November 3, 2026.

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