# SmartPTZ vs RTMP Broadcaster

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartPTZ | RTMP Broadcaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtmp-broadcaster-live-stream/id6747631361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [William Hanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796003441) | [WarthogLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/890415554) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartPTZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| smartPTZ PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| sPTZ PRO 4 Camera Bundle | $19.99 | per month |
| sPTZ PRO 10 Camera Bundle | $39.99 | per month |


### RTMP Broadcaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtmp-broadcaster-live-stream/id6747631361)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Subscription Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


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