Comparison

TowTap vs PTZ

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

Head to head
About

TowTap

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Australia’s first on-demand tow truck app platform. Simply input where your car is located and where you want your car taken to. Our network of tow truck drivers will bid to take your car, with an estimated time of arrival to you and a fixed price quote. Our real-time map enables you to watch the tow truck come to you with clear transparency, so no need to wait and guess. They will pick up your vehicle, and deliver it to your designated destination, also in real-time.

About

PTZ

This production tool helps live event camera operators manage PTZ cameras and audience seating. Assign preset numbers, recall shots instantly, and collaborate with your tech team locally. Designed for low-light environments, it keeps your data on your device.

Highlights
  • Auditorium map with color-coded seating
  • PTZ camera preset management
  • Live session collaboration over local network
  • Live camera preview feeds
  • Program details and service order management
  • Preset status tracking
  • Customizable venue layouts
  • Profile saving and restoration
Features
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PTZ-P is the production tool built for live event camera operators. Map your audience to seats, assign PTZ preset numbers, recall shots instantly and run your video switcher — all from your iPhone or iPad. It is a focused tool for live production teams who run PTZ cameras and need to know exactly which shot is ready for every seat in the room. KEY FEATURES Auditorium Map Visually place people in your venue layout. Color-coded seats show who's seated, which presets are ready, and who still needs to be shot. Moving someone to another seat never changes their preset number. Camera Control Pan, tilt, zoom and focus with a live preview of each camera, then call or save presets with one tap. Works with VISCA over IP, Panasonic AW-series, PTZOptics, Canon and Pelco-D cameras. PTZ-P detects your camera model and shows only the controls it supports. Video Switcher Control a Blackmagic ATEM or OSEE GoStream switcher from the same screen as your cameras: Preview and Program monitors, CUT, AUTO, Fade to Black, transitions, keyers, picture-in-picture and the audio mixer. Available controls depend on the switcher model. Stills Library & Playlists Import pictures from Photos or Files, or use the built-in test pictures. Build named playlists, share them with your team, and cue the next picture onto an ATEM media player and preview without touching what's on air. Camera Presets per Camera Every camera keeps its own preset numbers, and every person belongs to one camera, so numbers never collide. Add as many cameras as you need, or bulk add a whole list of names at once. Venue Areas Name the shots that matter — stage, podium, wide — and recall each camera's view of an area with one tap. Live Session Collaboration Start a session and your whole tech team joins over your local network. Assign roles (Host, Backup, Director, Tech), broadcast program updates, and chat in real time — no internet required. Program Details Build a complete running order — songs, speakers, announcements, and media cues. Broadcast the program to your whole team the moment it changes. Preset Status Tracking Orange = not yet shot. Green = ready. Statuses reset each morning so your slate is clean before every event. Custom Layouts Design your venue from scratch with sections, curved rows, floors and auxiliary rooms, with a live preview as you resize. Profiles & Sharing Save complete setups as named profiles and restore any of them in one tap. Share a .ptzsetup file over AirDrop or Messages and open it on another device to restore everything. Troubleshooting Built In Auto Test checks every camera function by reading the camera back, and audit recording captures exactly what happened when something didn't work. Designed for Real Production Environments Dark interface built for low-light rooms. Works entirely on your local network — no account, no internet, no subscription required. Your data stays on your device. Built for churches, theaters, conference centers, and any venue that needs reliable, fast PTZ recall. ATEM is a trademark of Blackmagic Design. GoStream is a trademark of OSEE. PTZ-P is not affiliated with either company.

Screenshots

TowTap4 screens
PTZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TowTap at 13 against PTZ's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TowTap ships an update every 4 weeks, PTZ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TowTap versus PTZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTowTapPTZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB83 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTowTap PTY LTDHector Hinojosa

In-app purchases

None

TowTap

No in-app purchases

None

PTZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TowTap free?
TowTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTZ free?
PTZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TowTap or PTZ have ads?
Neither TowTap nor PTZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TowTap or PTZ?
TowTap ships an update every 4 weeks, and PTZ monthly. Most recently, TowTap was updated on October 11, 2026 and PTZ on October 14, 2026.

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