Comparison

PTZ Cntrl vs HC ROP

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

Head to head
About

PTZ Cntrl

Control Panasonic PTZ and control assist cameras directly from your iPad. Adjust pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, and gain with intuitive touch controls. Save and recall preset positions, and manage up to 100 cameras.

Highlights
  • Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation
  • 9 preset position memories
  • Focus/Iris/Gain control
  • Tap-to-calibrate camera position
  • Up to 100 camera registrations
  • Start/stop recording
Features
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*Abstract [PTZ Cntrl] is camera control application which controls the system which combines control assist camera (CAC:AW-HEA10) and PTZ camera which means HD integrated cameras (AW-HE130, AW-HE60, AW-HE40/65/70, AW-UE70 and so on which are made by Panasonic Corporation). It shows live views of both cameras on iPad screen and controls PTZ camera's Pan/Tilt, Zoom, Iris, Focus, Gain and so on. If you tap by one finger on the lower screen which shows CAC's wide view, PTZ camera moves the position you tap easily. If you tap by two fingers on it, it moves there and is zoomed up/down. *Accepted model number Control Assist Camera: AW-HEA10, AW-UE4 HD Integrated Camera: AW-UE150, AW-UE70, AW-HE130, AW-HE40/65/70, AW-HE42/68/75, AW-HE60 *Features 1.Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation of HD integrated cameras 2.9 preset position memories 3.Focus/Iris/Gain Control 4.Calibration for camera position by tapping 5.Up to 100 camera registrations by grouping 6.Function to start or stop recording to a microSD card *Remarks This application is for iPad only. Please confirm details for your usage as follows. Japanes:http://panasonic.biz/sav/ English:http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

About

HC ROP

This app allows wireless remote control of Panasonic HC-X and AG-CX series memory camera recorders. It provides a touch-based GUI for viewing status, adjusting settings like focus, zoom, and white balance, and controlling recording functions.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Camera status display
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Control recording functions
  • Switch between multiple cameras
Features
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=== Name of App === HC ROP (HC series memory camera recorder Remote Operation Panel) === Description === HC ROP is a control program that enables the wireless remote control of the memory camera recorder "Panasonic HC-X series" and "Panasonic AG-CX series"(excluding some models). It provides a GUI that displays status information, settings and user switch status in a single screen and the ability to change camera settings intuitively using a screen touch. Buttons such as user buttons and REC S/S button in screen can manipulate camera recorder. HC ROP cam manipulate one memory camera reorder by switching up to eight memory camera reorders. Please tap a "?" button to see a hint for usage of this app. === Applicable Model === HC-X1500, HC-X2000、HC-X1200、HC-X1600、HC-X1800、HC-X2100、HC-X2、HC-X20 AG-CX7, AG-CX8, AG-CX10, AG-CX98、AG-CX20、AG-CX100、AG-CX18 === Supported OS === iOS 15 or later iPadOS 15 or later === Features === 1. Camera status display - List of camera information - ND/CC FILTER - ZOOM/FOCUS - KNEE - TCG - Remaining time of recording media 2. CONTROLLABLE FUNCTIONS - SHUTTER (AUTO/MANUAL) - GAIN - WHITE BALANCE(PRE/A/B, AWB, ABB) - MASTER PEDESTAL - IRIS(AUTO/MANUAL) - Painting GAIN(R/B) - USER SW (1-9) - MENU display and setting - HELP - LOCK(disable operation on HC ROP) - ZOOM(i.ZOOM/i.ZOOM_OFF) - FOCUS(AUTO/MANUAL) - KNEE(AUTO/MANUAL(MID)) - TCG(TC/UB display and setting) - REC CHECK - REC Start/Stop 3. Settings and switching of a connected camera You can set or switch connected cameras in a connect setting panel by tapping a connect manipulation button in the screen. Please refer to "CONNECTION" item by tapping "?" for details. === NOTE === (1)Permission for the local network is required since iOS14. If you cannot connect the app to the camera, make the following settings. 1. Open "Settings" on iPhone/iPad 2. Select "Privacy">"Local Network" 3. Set "HC ROP" to "ON" (2)In iOS, camera information may not be displayed correctly on the app screen.This can be fixed by turning on airplane mode and then turning off again. 1. Close "CX ROP". 2. Select "Settings" on the device home screen 3. Turn on "Airplane mode" 4. Turn off "Airplane mode" 5. Launch "CX ROP" *These settings need to be repeated after turning off or restarting the device.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PTZ Cntrl at every 3 months against HC ROP's every 8 months. PTZ Cntrl also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). HC ROP's advantage is device support (3 vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.3 for PTZ Cntrl against 1.4 for HC ROP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PTZ Cntrl's written reviews are positive against 3% of HC ROP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTZ Cntrl ships an update every 3 months, HC ROP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PTZ Cntrl versus HC ROP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTZ CntrlHC ROP
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (4 ratings)1.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews3.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Connect Co., Ltd.Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

PTZ Cntrl

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HC ROP

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive3.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.0%

In-app purchases

None

PTZ Cntrl

No in-app purchases

None

HC ROP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTZ Cntrl free?
PTZ Cntrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HC ROP free?
HC ROP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PTZ Cntrl or HC ROP?
HC ROP is rated higher. PTZ Cntrl averages 1.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HC ROP averages 1.4 from 9 ratings.
Do PTZ Cntrl or HC ROP have ads?
Neither PTZ Cntrl nor HC ROP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PTZ Cntrl or HC ROP?
PTZ Cntrl ships an update every 3 months, and HC ROP every 8 months. Most recently, PTZ Cntrl was updated on October 13, 2026 and HC ROP on September 29, 2026.

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