Comparison

SmartPTZ vs Picker

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

Head to head
About

SmartPTZ

Transform your iPhone into a professional live production system. Stream high-quality video, control camera settings, and utilize AI tracking for dynamic content creation. Offers both free basic features and advanced subscription options.

Highlights
  • Ultra-low-latency SRT and RTMP streaming
  • Manual camera controls (exposure, white balance, focus)
  • Local recording up to 4K
  • AI-powered subject tracking
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Multi-camera workflow integration
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

Picker

Features
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Picker turns lots of captured videos into a short highlight video. Start from videos captured today, a date range, or videos you choose yourself. Pick a target length of 15, 30, 60 seconds, or Auto. Choose Balanced, Voice, or Motion priority, review the selected ranges before export, remove anything unnecessary, and save the result as a new video in Photos. Your original videos are not changed. Main features - Create from today's videos, a date range, or selected videos - Choose 15, 30, 60 seconds, or Auto target length - Choose Balanced, Voice, or Motion priority - Review thumbnails, timecodes, and simple reasons for selected ranges - Remove unnecessary ranges before saving - Choose Auto, Portrait, or Landscape output direction - Save the finished result as a new video in Photos - Original videos are not changed - Video processing happens on device Terms of Use: https://kyodo.mo-gmo.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kyodo.mo-gmo.com/en/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

SmartPTZ4 screens
Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Picker at none against SmartPTZ's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmartPTZ versus Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartPTZPicker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWilliam HanfordRyusei Mogi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SmartPTZ

Subscriptions1
  • sPTZ Pro RC6 Months trial$4.991 Month
None

Picker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartPTZ free?
SmartPTZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Picker free?
Picker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartPTZ or Picker have ads?
Neither SmartPTZ nor Picker shows ads.

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