# SmartPTZ vs Camcorder Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Camcorder Camera at 5.0 against SmartPTZ's 4.7. SmartPTZ's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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 Camcorder Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camcorder Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartPTZ has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SmartPTZ ships an update every 8 days, Camcorder Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartPTZ | Camcorder Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartptz/id6741871488/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camcorder-camera/id6810437643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [William Hanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796003441) | [Manolab, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601907216) |

## 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 |


### Camcorder Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camcorder-camera/id6810437643)

This app simplifies video creation by automatically compiling recorded clips into a finished film without manual editing. It allows for easy addition of music, collaborative clip collection from nearby devices, and unique visual filters applied during recording. Films can be exported or uploaded to personal channels for sharing.

**Highlights:** Automatic clip compilation, In-camera visual filters, Collaborative clip collection, Integrated music scoring, Simple trimming and splitting, Export and upload options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 hour | $0.99 | per month |
| 5 hours | $2.99 | per month |
| 20 hours | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 hour | $9.99 | per year |
| 5 hours | $29.99 | per year |
| 20 hours | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartPTZ free?

SmartPTZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camcorder Camera free?

Camcorder Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartPTZ or Camcorder Camera?

Camcorder Camera is rated higher. SmartPTZ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Camcorder Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmartPTZ or Camcorder Camera have ads?

Neither SmartPTZ nor Camcorder Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartPTZ or Camcorder Camera?

SmartPTZ ships an update every 8 days, and Camcorder Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartPTZ was updated on November 14, 2026 and Camcorder Camera on November 6, 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.*