Comparison

SBS Go Cam vs iPhantom

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

Head to head
About

SBS Go Cam

Control your camera remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Stream live video, capture photos, record videos, and manage camera settings. Download media directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Remote photo and video capture
  • Thumbnail preview
  • File download and deletion
  • Burst shot and delay capture
  • Camera setting adjustments
  • SD card formatting
Features
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The "SBS Go Cam" app is a remote controller. You can connect the Camera by iPhone or iPad with SBSGoCam App, after established the connection, you can live view the camera video stream, trigger start movie record, take a picture, view the thumbnail, and download the video or picture. Connection Step: 1. Open camera WiFi 2. Connect to the camera WiFi, iPhone Settings -> Wi-Fi ,Search a SSID, click connect, the default password should be "1234567890". 3. Open the app Features: 1. Preview stream, Live streaming from camera. 2. Trigger action, In the preview stream, you can trigger camera to take a video or picture. 3. Support burst shot 4. Support delay capture. 5. Support video quality change. 6. Support image size change. 7. Support white-balance change 8. Format the camera SD card. 9. Listing photo & video files and download or delete files. 10. Single photo playback. 11. Automatic time correction with iPhone or iPad when established the connection. 12. Preview streaming is more smoothing.

About

iPhantom

Wirelessly control Phantom cameras from your iOS device. Access essential functions like recording, playback, and camera settings remotely. Offers a free version with limited features and unlocks full functionality via subscription.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Record and trigger functions
  • Agile playback with clip saving
  • Adjust camera settings remotely
  • Send Telnet commands
  • IP detection and connection
Features
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iPhantom has been discontinued: Thank you all for over a decade of support for iPhantom. iPhantom has been discontinued, but fear not, we are happy to announce the release of: iPhantom-X https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iphantom-x/id6752670875 iPhantom Subscribers: iPhantom will be available for download until all licenses expire. iPhantom Licenses will activate iPhantom-X on your iOS/iPadOS device You may freely switch between iPhantom and iPhantom-X until your iPhantom license expires, at which time you will be asked to subscribe to iPhantom-X https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iphantom-x/id6752670875 ========================================= iPhantom by Joe Kocsis with Drew Lauer & Hollywood Special Ops This App is a game changer for all Phantom Camera operators and technicians. Wirelessly control any Phantom Camera by Vision Research through your iPhone or iOS device via a Wifi router through the camera's Ethernet port. Breath new life into older Phantom Cameras with amazing control like never before. From the "Record Page" Easily access necessary functions like Record, Trigger, Black Reference, OSD, view important camera information, and quickly connect to your camera. From the "Playback Page" Experience incredibly agile playback functionality, set in and out points and save clips. In the "Menu Page" Adjust the most commonly used settings like fps, shutter angle, white balance, etc... Send Telnet Commands from your phone via the built in Telnet Function Never use a PC to control a Phantom again! Download iPhantom for free to access a handful of functions and to test your connection. Unlock complete functionality through in-app purchase. Setup is easy. There are many palm-sized Wifi routers on the market that can be powered through USB, and even some with built in battery, that can be connected to your Phantom camera through its Ethernet port. USB power can be provided by a small portable USB battery or by using an adapter cable like PTap to USB. Just connect your iOS device to that Wifi signal, open iPhantom, and click "Detect IP" then click "Connect". See the built in Quick Start Guide or www.iPhatomApp.com for more information on setup. Visit us at www.iPhantomApp.com, where we will soon offer hardware accessories like preconfigured Wifi routers and short length Phantom to Ethernet cables. iPhantom should work with every Phantom Camera, but has been thoroughly tested with the following cameras: Flex4K, VEO4K, Flex2K, Miro, v10, v12.1, v2511, v2512, v642 Requirements: A Phantom Camera by Vision Research A Phantom Network Cable, aka Phantom to Ethernet Cable A Wifi Router A Power Source for Wifi Router An iOS Device with Wifi capability This app was not created or maintained by Vision Research. www.iPhantomApp.com www.HollywoodSpecialOps.com iPhantom is a Subscription Based App Current Offerings 1) Yearly Auto-Renewing Subscription 2) 14 Day Project License 3) 48 Project License • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Auto Renewing Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use http://www.iphantomapp.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

SBS Go Cam4 screens
iPhantom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPhantom at 100% against SBS Go Cam's 0%. iPhantom also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). SBS Go Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.1). On price, ads and device support 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. iPhantom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year. SBS Go Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPhantom holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPhantom has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SBS Go Cam's written reviews are positive against 100% of iPhantom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBS Go Cam ships an update every 12 months, iPhantom every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SBS Go Cam versus iPhantom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBS Go CamiPhantom
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSBSmobileJoe Kocsis

Customer experience

SBS Go Cam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

iPhantom

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SBS Go Cam

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iPhantom

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Auto-Renew Subscription$299.991 Year
One-time2
  • 48 Hour Project License$44.99
  • 14 Day Project License$89.99

Questions

Is SBS Go Cam free?
SBS Go Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPhantom free?
iPhantom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SBS Go Cam or iPhantom?
iPhantom is rated higher. SBS Go Cam averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iPhantom averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do SBS Go Cam or iPhantom have ads?
Neither SBS Go Cam nor iPhantom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SBS Go Cam or iPhantom?
SBS Go Cam ships an update every 12 months, and iPhantom every 5 months. Most recently, SBS Go Cam was updated on October 7, 2026 and iPhantom on September 28, 2026.

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