Stingray vs PTZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stingray
Instantly control DMX lights with this mobile application. It connects to a specific USB-C powered node and supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RDM, and Art-Net protocols for seamless lighting management.
- DMX light control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Wi-Fi support
- RDM support
- Art-Net support
- Requires specific hardware node
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Control DMX lights instantly with Stingray, the companion app for Blizzard Lighting’s USB-C powered node featuring Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RDM, and Art-Net support—all in a free, no-login mobile app. This mobile application requires the Stingray DMX controller. Visit www.blizzardpro.com/stingray for more information.
PTZ
This production tool helps live event camera operators manage PTZ cameras and audience seating. Assign preset numbers, recall shots instantly, and collaborate with your tech team locally. Designed for low-light environments, it keeps your data on your device.
- Auditorium map with color-coded seating
- PTZ camera preset management
- Live session collaboration over local network
- Live camera preview feeds
- Program details and service order management
- Preset status tracking
- Customizable venue layouts
- Profile saving and restoration
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PTZ-P is the production tool built for live event camera operators. Map your audience to seats, assign PTZ preset numbers, recall shots instantly and run your video switcher — all from your iPhone or iPad. It is a focused tool for live production teams who run PTZ cameras and need to know exactly which shot is ready for every seat in the room. KEY FEATURES Auditorium Map Visually place people in your venue layout. Color-coded seats show who's seated, which presets are ready, and who still needs to be shot. Moving someone to another seat never changes their preset number. Camera Control Pan, tilt, zoom and focus with a live preview of each camera, then call or save presets with one tap. Works with VISCA over IP, Panasonic AW-series, PTZOptics, Canon and Pelco-D cameras. PTZ-P detects your camera model and shows only the controls it supports. Video Switcher Control a Blackmagic ATEM or OSEE GoStream switcher from the same screen as your cameras: Preview and Program monitors, CUT, AUTO, Fade to Black, transitions, keyers, picture-in-picture and the audio mixer. Available controls depend on the switcher model. Stills Library & Playlists Import pictures from Photos or Files, or use the built-in test pictures. Build named playlists, share them with your team, and cue the next picture onto an ATEM media player and preview without touching what's on air. Camera Presets per Camera Every camera keeps its own preset numbers, and every person belongs to one camera, so numbers never collide. Add as many cameras as you need, or bulk add a whole list of names at once. Venue Areas Name the shots that matter — stage, podium, wide — and recall each camera's view of an area with one tap. Live Session Collaboration Start a session and your whole tech team joins over your local network. Assign roles (Host, Backup, Director, Tech), broadcast program updates, and chat in real time — no internet required. Program Details Build a complete running order — songs, speakers, announcements, and media cues. Broadcast the program to your whole team the moment it changes. Preset Status Tracking Orange = not yet shot. Green = ready. Statuses reset each morning so your slate is clean before every event. Custom Layouts Design your venue from scratch with sections, curved rows, floors and auxiliary rooms, with a live preview as you resize. Profiles & Sharing Save complete setups as named profiles and restore any of them in one tap. Share a .ptzsetup file over AirDrop or Messages and open it on another device to restore everything. Troubleshooting Built In Auto Test checks every camera function by reading the camera back, and audit recording captures exactly what happened when something didn't work. Designed for Real Production Environments Dark interface built for low-light rooms. Works entirely on your local network — no account, no internet, no subscription required. Your data stays on your device. Built for churches, theaters, conference centers, and any venue that needs reliable, fast PTZ recall. ATEM is a trademark of Blackmagic Design. GoStream is a trademark of OSEE. PTZ-P is not affiliated with either company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PTZ at monthly against Stingray's every 5 months. Stingray's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stingray against 5.0 for PTZ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Stingray ships an update every 5 months, PTZ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stingray | PTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blizzard Lighting LLC. | Hector Hinojosa |
Customer experience
Stingray
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In-app purchases
Stingray
No in-app purchases
PTZ
No in-app purchases









