# TRENDnetVIEW vs PTZ View Assist

The clearest difference is rating: TRENDnetVIEW at 2.9 against PTZ View Assist's 2.0. TRENDnetVIEW also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (284 vs 10). PTZ View Assist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnetVIEW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PTZ View Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.

TRENDnetVIEW holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRENDnetVIEW has 284 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of TRENDnetVIEW's written reviews are positive against 0% of PTZ View Assist's.

TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, PTZ View Assist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRENDnetVIEW | PTZ View Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243/reviews)** | [2.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptz-view-assist/id1542009077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **26.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRENDnet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) | [DATAVIDEO TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/855058412) |

## What reviewers say

### TRENDnetVIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243)

View live video streams from compatible TRENDnet cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering live feeds, digital zoom, and real-time pan/tilt control for PTZ models. Capture snapshots and listen to audio from cameras with built-in microphones.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail view of all cameras, Digital zoom, Real-time PTZ control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and direct
- ✨ Works well on LAN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Freezes and disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- ⚠️ No longer supported or updated
- 🔍 Limited features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 6 and newer
- Landscape mode not working properly
- Randomly deletes camera connections
- Fails to connect to cameras over WAN

**Requested features**

- Add preset camera positions
- Improve camera controls and settings
- Implement video recording capability
- Allow sorting and organizing of cameras


### PTZ View Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptz-view-assist/id1542009077)

Control up to four PTZ cameras wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. View live video feeds with low latency and adjust pan, tilt, zoom, white balance, and focus. Features auto-tracking for dynamic productions.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of up to 4 PTZ cameras, Live video feed with low latency, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, Adjust white balance, focus, and iris, Store and recall preset camera positions, Auto-tracking function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRENDnetVIEW free?

TRENDnetVIEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PTZ View Assist free?

PTZ View Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TRENDnetVIEW or PTZ View Assist?

TRENDnetVIEW is rated higher. TRENDnetVIEW averages 2.9 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while PTZ View Assist averages 2.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do TRENDnetVIEW or PTZ View Assist have ads?

Neither TRENDnetVIEW nor PTZ View Assist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TRENDnetVIEW or PTZ View Assist?

TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, and PTZ View Assist every 2 months. Most recently, TRENDnetVIEW was updated on August 17, 2026 and PTZ View Assist on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*