Comparison

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ vs PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

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

Head to head
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

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

Control compatible PTZ cameras directly from your device. View the camera feed within the app, eliminating the need for a separate monitor. Save up to eight presets per camera for quick adjustments.

Highlights
  • UDP VISCA PTZ camera control
  • Built-in camera viewer
  • Add unlimited cameras
  • Eight presets per camera
  • Modern dark design
  • Active updates
Features
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This app allows you to effortlessly control your UDP VISCA compatible PTZ Camera. The app also has a built in camera view feature, which eliminates the need to view the camera feed on a separate device while controlling it. You can add as many cameras as you need, with eight presets per camera. The app features a modern dark design and is actively updated. Compatible with many brands which do not have a PTZ control app, such as Sony and Marshall. As long as your camera supports VISCA over UDP, this application will be compatible. If you have any issues with the app, do not hesitate to contact info@xalting.com.

Screenshots

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™4 screens
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ at Free against PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer's $7.49. PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ is free to download; PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer costs $7.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ ships an update every 2 months, PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ versus PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer
PriceFree — better$7.49
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaverford Systems, IncXALTING LLC

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%

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™

No in-app purchases

None

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ free?
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer free?
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer costs $7.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ or PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer have ads?
Neither PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ nor PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ or PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer?
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ ships an update every 2 months, and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer every 6 months. Most recently, PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ was updated on October 2, 2026 and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer on October 7, 2026.

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