Comparison

SmartPTZ vs Total Run Time Counter

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

Total Run Time Counter

Features
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Total Run Time Counter is a fast, professional timecode and show runtime calculator built for editors, producers, directors, broadcast crews, and post-production professionals. Whether you are checking the total duration of a television show, adding up edit segments, or simply need to add and subtract timecode, TRT gives you the answer quickly and accurately. SHOW RUN TIME Build a show from individual segments and watch the Total Run Time update instantly as you enter each duration. Choose your show format, frame rate, and Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame mode, then enter the duration of every segment. TRT continuously calculates the full show runtime for you. TIMECODE CALCULATOR Need to add or subtract multiple timecodes? Enter a duration, tap Add or Subtract, and TRT keeps a running total. A dedicated timecode keypad makes entering HH:MM:SS:FF values fast and easy. PROFESSIONAL FRAME RATE SUPPORT TRT supports common production frame rates including: 23.976 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60 Drop Frame and Non-Drop Frame timecode are supported where appropriate. ACCURATE FRAME-BASED MATH TRT performs calculations using frame counts rather than treating timecode like ordinary decimal time. That means your Total Run Time remains accurate even across long programs and multiple segments. SAVE YOUR SHOWS Save show configurations locally on your iPhone and return to them later. TRT can also automatically preserve your current session so you do not lose your work if you leave the app. BUILT FOR PRODUCTION • Show segment runtime calculator • Timecode addition and subtraction • Drop Frame and Non-Drop Frame support • Dedicated timecode keypad • Live Total Run Time display • Save and resume shows • Copy TRT and show summaries • No account required • No cloud required • Dark professional interface Total Run Time Counter is designed to do one job well: help you get the correct runtime quickly without getting in your way.

Screenshots

SmartPTZ4 screens
Total Run Time Counter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Total Run Time Counter at none against SmartPTZ's 3. SmartPTZ's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Total Run Time Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartPTZ versus Total Run Time Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartPTZTotal Run Time Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWilliam HanfordCHRISTIAN HENNING

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
None

Total Run Time Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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