Comparison

LiveApp Play 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

LiveApp Play

Transform your Apple devices into professional video playback tools. Organize videos into custom playlists for fullscreen output via HDMI, with advanced features like looping and audio control. Streamline your multicam productions with easy integration.

Highlights
  • Professional video playback
  • Customizable playlists
  • Fullscreen HDMI output
  • Autoplay with ATEM Switcher
  • Video trimming and speed control
  • Network video loading
  • API for custom solutions
Features
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LiveApp Play turns your iPhone, iPad or Mac with Apple silicon into a professional video playback device. The video list and all settings can be viewed on the device screen, while the videos are played back full screen and without overlays on the connected display. VIDEOCUE Organize your videos in custom playlists for fullscreen playback via HDMI*. If connected to an ATEM Switcher** “Autoplay” can be enabled for instant playback when cut to the connected channel. LiveApp cuts back to Preview at the end of the playlist. This makes video playback in your multicam livestream sessions extremely easy. Videos are organized into sections and can be easily rearranged via drag and drop. Sections can be looped either a certain number of times or endlessly. In the video inspector the video can be trimmed, the speed set and the volume adjusted (even above 0 dB). INBOX SERVER Easily load videos directly into VideoCue over the local network and remotely control playback. To do this, start the Inbox Server in Settings and go to the local LiveApp website with any device on the network. Cross platform, from any web browser. REMOTE CONTROL Create completely custom solutions with the API or use our pre-built integration with Bitfocus Companion. LIVEAPP PRO Need more professional features? Check out our LiveApp Pro app which adds overlays (images, videos, URLs), ATEM Switcher control and the Draw feature. DOCUMENTATION We provide detailed written documentation and video tutorials for every LiveApp feature, please refer to the OSMAKO website and social media channels. UPDATES AND FEEDBACK We continuously work on LiveApp to implement new features and provide the best tool for your productions. Therefore, we are happy to hear your feedback and workflow needs. Feel free to reach out via social media or the dedicated contact form on our website. * additional hardware required, sold separately ** supports the ATEM network protocol (optimized for the ATEM Mini, ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme family)

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

LiveApp Play4 screens
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiveApp Play at 100% against PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer's 50%. PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer's advantage is price ($7.49 vs $24.99) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

LiveApp Play costs $24.99 and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer $7.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveApp Play ships an update every 14 months, PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LiveApp Play versus PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveApp PlayPTZ Camera Controller + Viewer
Price$24.99$7.49 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOskar Gerspach-WolfXALTING LLC

Customer experience

LiveApp Play

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

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

In-app purchases

None

LiveApp Play

No in-app purchases

None

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveApp Play free?
LiveApp Play costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer free?
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer costs $7.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveApp Play or PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer have ads?
Neither LiveApp Play nor PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveApp Play or PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer?
LiveApp Play ships an update every 14 months, and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer every 6 months. Most recently, LiveApp Play was updated on June 1, 2026 and PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer on September 4, 2026.

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