Comparison

SmartPTZ vs RTMP Broadcaster

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

Head to head
About

SmartPTZ

This app enables broadcast-quality live streaming and recording from iPhones. It supports remote camera control, AI subject tracking, and multi-camera setups for various production needs.

Highlights
  • Broadcast-quality live streaming
  • Remote pan, tilt, and zoom
  • AI subject tracking (beta)
  • Multi-camera support
  • Web browser control room
  • Local recording up to 4K
Features
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smartPTZ streams and records broadcast-quality video from one or more iPhones — low-latency SRT or RTMP, out to any switcher or platform. Add a DockKit-enabled gimbal and control every angle remotely from your phone or a web browser. WHERE IT'S USED • Conferences, panels, and all-hands meetings • Church services and worship • School sports, graduations, and performances • Podcasts and studio interviews • Multi-location and remote production FREE — EVERY FEATURE • Stream to any RTMP or SRT destination, up to 4K • Record locally up to 4K (HEVC) • Remote pan, tilt, and zoom with saved presets (requires a compatible DockKit mount) • A private browser control room — share the link and anyone on your team can run a camera from anywhere • AI subject tracking (beta) • Manual exposure, white balance, and focus • USB-C audio input, including wireless systems like the RØDE Wireless GO II Free streams and recordings carry a small "Powered by smartPTZ" logo. PRO — CLEAN OUTPUT, FROM $9.99/MONTH (US) • No "Powered by smartPTZ" logo on your stream or recordings • Keeps the PTZ-ID and Web Console you already use • Camera bundles cost less per camera PRO CAMERA BUNDLES • 1 camera — $9.99/month • 4 cameras — $19.99/month • 10 cameras — $39.99/month Put several iPhones on one subscription and each gets its own camera in the Web Console — just sign them all into the same Apple ID. Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. BUILT FOR MULTI-CAMERA Run four or more iPhones into a switcher. Works on iPhone and iPad. Built by working producers and used in live productions. Tell us what you need next. Privacy Policy: https://smartptz.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RTMP Broadcaster

Broadcast live video from your iPhone to various platforms and media servers using multiple protocols. Offers HD streaming, camera control, custom watermarks, and low latency.

Highlights
  • HD video and AAC audio encoding
  • Support for RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocols
  • Low latency streaming
  • Front and back camera support with live switching
  • Customizable logo watermark
  • White-label streaming option
  • Bluetooth microphone support
Features
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Stream live from your iPhone to any RTMP, RTMPS, SRT media server! Broadcast to platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch, Wowza, Nimble Streamer, Red5, Flussonic, and many others — in just a few taps. # Main Features • Supports SD, HD, and Full HD streaming • Select between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras • Real-time H.264 video and AAC audio encoding • RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocol support • Extremely low latency streaming • Use front or back camera with live switching • Auto-focus lock — long press anywhere to lock, tap to unlock • Add your own logo watermark or custom video frames • Three video stability modes (Off, Standard, Cinematic) • Bluetooth microphone support • Turn preview playback on or off • White-label — no watermark or branding on your stream • Compatible with Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, and any custom RTMP server # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be billed monthly or annually for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and automatic renewal can be turned off by accessing the user’s account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy: https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SmartPTZ4 screens
RTMP Broadcaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

SmartPTZ and RTMP Broadcaster both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SmartPTZ's written reviews are positive against 57% of RTMP Broadcaster's. SmartPTZ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). RTMP Broadcaster's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 6). On price, rating, 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. SmartPTZ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RTMP Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SmartPTZ against 4.7 for RTMP Broadcaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTMP Broadcaster has 30 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SmartPTZ's written reviews are positive against 57% of RTMP Broadcaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartPTZ ships an update weekly, RTMP Broadcaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartPTZ versus RTMP Broadcaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartPTZRTMP Broadcaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings630 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB30 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperWilliam HanfordWarthogLab

Customer experience

SmartPTZ

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RTMP Broadcaster

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SmartPTZ

Subscriptions3
  • smartPTZ PRO$9.991 Month
  • sPTZ PRO 4 Camera Bundle$19.991 Month
  • sPTZ PRO 10 Camera Bundle$39.991 Month
3 purchases

RTMP Broadcaster

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Subscription$12.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Subscription Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is SmartPTZ free?
SmartPTZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RTMP Broadcaster free?
RTMP Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartPTZ or RTMP Broadcaster?
RTMP Broadcaster is rated higher. SmartPTZ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RTMP Broadcaster averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do SmartPTZ or RTMP Broadcaster have ads?
Neither SmartPTZ nor RTMP Broadcaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartPTZ or RTMP Broadcaster?
SmartPTZ ships an update weekly, and RTMP Broadcaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartPTZ was updated on November 8, 2026 and RTMP Broadcaster on October 30, 2026.

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