Comparison

SmartPTZ vs TopDirectorTitle

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

TopDirectorTitle

Create professional titles and graphics for live streams and video productions. This app offers real-time editing and control over lower thirds, scoreboards, timers, and animations, all operating locally without an internet connection for enhanced privacy and reliability.

Highlights
  • Professional titles and graphics
  • Real-time editing and control
  • Local network operation
  • Lower thirds, scoreboards, timers
  • Animations and graphic elements
  • Multi-client control
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, macOS)
Features
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Professional titles. Real-time control. No cloud required. Bring broadcast-quality titles, graphics, scoreboards, timers, tickers, and animated overlays to your live productions—locally, securely, and in real time. • Works with TopDirector, OBS & More Add output URLs directly to supported production software and browser-source workflows. • Local Network Production Create, control, and deliver graphics entirely over your local network. No cloud connection is required during production, keeping your content private and under your control. • Reliable by Design With no cloud service in the production path, there are fewer external points of failure and less infrastructure to configure or maintain. • Professional Templates Start quickly with customizable templates for lower thirds, titles, scoreboards, timers, tickers, cards, panels, and animated effects. • Lower Thirds Create polished name straps for speakers, guests, reporters, locations, social accounts, breaking news, and more. • Scoreboards Build and control live scoreboards for sports, games, competitions, and events. • Logo & Timer Graphics Display channel branding, countdowns, count-ups, live clocks, badges, and other real-time elements. • Titles, Tickers & Text Update headlines, announcements, messages, scrolling news, and other on-screen text instantly. • Images, Video & APNG Use still images, video, and animated PNG graphics, with automatic media-type detection. • Built-In Media Library Choose from built-in icons, flags, brands, textures, and other reusable graphic assets—or add media from your device. • Advanced Styling & Effects Customize colors, gradients, patterns, textures, blend modes, shadows, glows, reflections, 3D effects, light streaks, and continuous animations. • Real-Time Editing & Control Adjust text, position, size, colors, styles, animation, and other properties while your production is live. • Multi-Layer Compositions Combine text, shapes, images, timers, scores, tickers, particles, and other elements into sophisticated reusable graphics. • Program Mode Organize titles into a running order and move between them with coordinated entrance and exit animations. • Multi-Scene Graphics Create multiple visual states inside a title and transition between scenes during production. • Shareable Output & Control URLs Open output and control interfaces on other devices using URLs or convenient QR codes. • Multi-Client Control Multiple devices can connect to and update a production over the same local network. • Landscape, Portrait & Square Design graphics for 16:9 landscape, 9:16 vertical, and 1:1 square productions. • Import & Export Back up, transfer, and share titles and program content between supported devices. • Built for Live Production Ideal for streaming, broadcasting, sports, events, presentations, education, houses of worship, and professional video production. • iPhone, iPad & Mac Work across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a flexible production workflow. Privacy Policy: https://topdirector.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartPTZ4 screens
TopDirectorTitle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TopDirectorTitle at 5.0 against SmartPTZ's 4.6. TopDirectorTitle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). SmartPTZ's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and TopDirectorTitle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopDirectorTitle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartPTZ has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartPTZ ships an update every 8 days, TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartPTZ versus TopDirectorTitle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartPTZTopDirectorTitle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB87 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWilliam HanfordTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

SmartPTZ

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

TopDirectorTitle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SmartPTZ

Subscriptions1
  • sPTZ Pro RC6 Months trial$4.991 Month
3 purchases

TopDirectorTitle

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Watermark$1.991 Month
  • Remove Watermark$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Title Export$4.99

Questions

Is SmartPTZ free?
SmartPTZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopDirectorTitle free?
TopDirectorTitle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartPTZ or TopDirectorTitle?
TopDirectorTitle is rated higher. SmartPTZ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TopDirectorTitle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartPTZ or TopDirectorTitle have ads?
Neither SmartPTZ nor TopDirectorTitle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartPTZ or TopDirectorTitle?
SmartPTZ ships an update every 8 days, and TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. Most recently, SmartPTZ was updated on October 14, 2026 and TopDirectorTitle on October 14, 2026.

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