Comparison

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer vs Media Den

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

Head to head
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.

About

Media Den

Securely store and manage your personal photos and videos with end-to-end encryption. Connect to your own cloud storage for ultimate control and privacy. Share media securely with nearby devices without internet access.

Highlights
  • End-to-end AES-256 encryption
  • Connect to personal cloud storage (S3, Google Drive, iCloud)
  • Cloud replication and migration
  • Secure nearby sharing over local network
  • Metadata stripping on import
  • PIN lock and privacy screen
Features
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Your photos are personal. Media Den keeps them that way — encrypting everything with AES-256 before it ever reaches your cloud. No ads. No tracking. No backdoors. Just your media, in your hands. Unlike other photo vault apps, Media Den never routes your files through a shared server. Every file is encrypted on your device before it ever touches the network, then sent directly to your own storage account. Only you hold the key. - End-to-End Encryption Every file is encrypted with AES-256-GCM using a key derived from your password via PBKDF2 (600,000 iterations) — both algorithms standardized by NIST (SP 800-38D and SP 800-132). Even if someone accessed your cloud storage directly, they would see only opaque encrypted blobs — unreadable without your password. - Your Storage, Your Rules Connect Media Den to your existing Amazon S3 bucket, Google Drive account, or iCloud Drive. You own the data, you choose where it lives, and you can walk away at any time with your files intact. There is no Media Den server in the loop. - Cloud Replication and Migration Attach a second cloud as a replica and Media Den mirrors every upload automatically in the background. When you're ready to switch, promote the replica to primary in one tap — no re-uploading, no downtime. Move from S3 to Google Drive, iCloud to S3, or any combination without ever re-encrypting or re-importing your library. - Nearby Share Send photos and videos directly to someone nearby over your local network — no cloud upload, no internet required. Media Den uses end-to-end encryption with a Curve25519 key exchange and AES-256-GCM to secure every transfer. Each session generates a fresh set of encryption keys that are never reused or stored, so past transfers stay private even if a device is later compromised. To guard against interception, both devices display a matching 6-digit verification code derived from the session key — if the codes match, the connection is genuine. Shared media never touches an external server. - Export and Share Decrypt and save files back to your camera roll at any time, or share them directly with any app via the standard iOS share sheet. You decide what leaves the vault. - No Tracking or Telemetry Media Den collects no analytics, telemetry, crash reports, or usage data of any kind. There are no third-party SDKs phoning home, no logging of what you import or view, and no account required. Your usage stays entirely on your device. - PIN Lock and Privacy Screen Protect access to your vault with a PIN. A privacy overlay automatically hides your content whenever the app leaves the foreground — nothing is visible in the app switcher or on-screen during phone calls. - Metadata Stripped at Import GPS coordinates, device model, timestamps, and other identifying EXIF and XMP metadata are stripped from photos automatically when you import them. Your location and device details stay off your files by default. - Key Rotation Change your encryption key at any time. Media Den re-encrypts every stored file with the new key, keeping your vault current without losing access to anything. - Import from Camera Roll or Camera Import photos, videos, and Live Photos from your existing camera roll, or capture new ones directly in-app. A progress overlay keeps you informed as files are encrypted and uploaded one by one. Optionally delete from the camera roll after import. - Organized with Folders Keep your media tidy with folders. Create as many as you need, move items between them, and browse your library in a clean three-column grid. Folder names are stored encrypted too.

Screenshots

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer4 screens
Media Den4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Media Den at 100% against PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer's 50%. Media Den also leads on price (Free vs $7.49) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

Media Den is free to download; PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer costs $7.49 up front. Media Den sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer ships an update every 6 months, Media Den every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer versus Media Den: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTZ Camera Controller + ViewerMedia Den
Price$7.49Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperXALTING LLCRyan West

Customer experience

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

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

Media Den

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Media Den

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer free?
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer costs $7.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Media Den free?
Media Den is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer or Media Den have ads?
Neither PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer nor Media Den shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer or Media Den?
PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer ships an update every 6 months, and Media Den every 5 days. Most recently, PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Media Den on October 3, 2026.

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