PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ vs ieGeek
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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).
ieGeek
Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with this HD IP camera client. View live video, access recordings, control camera direction, and receive real-time alerts and instant messages, including two-way audio communication.
- Remote PTZ control
- HD 720P video streaming
- Snapshot and remote recording
- Real-time alarm notifications
- Two-way voice intercom
- Local and remote camera configuration
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It is specially developed free mobile client for new-generation HD IP camera,which adopts advanced P2P techonology and can achieve the following functions: 1.PTZ control and remote monitoring anytime from anywhere 2.HD 720P and more optional streams 3.Snapshot,remote recording and playback 4.Local and remote configuration camera parameters 5.Real-time alarm and instant message 6.Two-way voice intercom function ieGeek is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. ieGeek Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select ieGeek subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. 1. At present, we have displayed 2, 4 and 8 devices in the Cloud storage package. If you want to see a package for one device, you need to press and hold to delete the four devices on the homepage, as the package is displayed to users based on the number of devices. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: https://www.iegeek.com/pages/cloud-storage-automatic-subscription-service-agreement 1. At present, we have displayed 2, 4 and 8 devices in the Cloud storage package. If you want to see a package for one device, you need to press and hold to delete the four devices on the homepage, as the package is displayed to users based on the number of devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ at 3.9 against ieGeek's 2.3. PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). ieGeek's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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. ieGeek sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™'s written reviews are positive against 25% of ieGeek's.
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ ships an update every 2 months, ieGeek every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ | ieGeek |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (16 ratings) — better | 2.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Haverford Systems, Inc | Shenzhen Globalebuy CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™
ieGeek
In-app purchases
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™
No in-app purchases
ieGeek
- 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- 1cam 15days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- 2cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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- 1cam 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- 2cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- 4cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$20.991 Month
- 7 days record/valid 1 Year in$4.99
- 7 days record/valid 1 Year in$8.99
- 7 days record/valid 1 Year in$16.99
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- 7 days record/valid 1 Year in$32.99
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