Comparison

LiveU Control+ vs ZowieX

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

Head to head
About

LiveU Control+

This app allows users to manage and control LiveU broadcasting equipment remotely. It enables configuration of unit parameters, connectivity control, metadata addition, and transmission initiation. Users can also monitor live video feeds and network performance.

Highlights
  • Remote equipment management
  • QR code or credential login
  • Configure unit parameters
  • Control connectivity
  • Add metadata
  • Start transmission
  • Monitor live video feeds
  • View network performance
Features
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Effortlessly manage your LiveU equipment on the go with LiveU Control+. Simply pair a unit via QR code or log in with your LiveU credentials, and you're ready to go! Configure the unit’s parameters, control connectivity, add metadata, and start the transmission. You can also monitor ongoing transmissions by previewing the video feeds and even view network performance through the bit rate graphs. Our app supports a range of LiveU equipment, including single-camera units like LU200, LU300, and LU600/610 series, as well as the multi-camera-capable LU800 field unit and the new LU810 fixed encoder.

About

ZowieX

Features
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ZowieX is the official companion app for Zowietek’s video and streaming products, offering intuitive control, real-time monitoring, and powerful configuration tools – all in one place. With ZowieX, you can easily manage Zowietek 4K PTZ cameras, 4K POV Camera, 4K HDMI Video Encoders Decoders, and 4K HDMI Video Recorders from your phone or tablet. Whether you're in a studio, at a live event, or working remotely, ZowieX makes professional video production smarter and simpler. Key Features: Remote PTZ Camera Control Pan, tilt, zoom, and focus smoothly with responsive touchscreen controls. Live Preview & Monitoring Watch real-time video previews of your connected devices for easy framing and adjustments. Device Configuration Adjust video settings, IP configurations, stream parameters, and more without a PC. Auto Discovery Instantly find and connect to Zowietek devices on the same network segment—no IP address needed.

Screenshots

LiveU Control+4 screens
ZowieX4 screens

Verdict

The call

LiveU Control+ and ZowieX are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveU Control+ ships an update every 2 months, ZowieX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LiveU Control+ versus ZowieX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveU Control+ZowieX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLiveUZOWIETEK ELECTRONICS, LTD.

In-app purchases

None

LiveU Control+

No in-app purchases

None

ZowieX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveU Control+ free?
LiveU Control+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZowieX free?
ZowieX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveU Control+ or ZowieX have ads?
Neither LiveU Control+ nor ZowieX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveU Control+ or ZowieX?
LiveU Control+ ships an update every 2 months, and ZowieX every 6 weeks. Most recently, LiveU Control+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and ZowieX on October 30, 2026.

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