Comparison

iPhantom vs 20/20 Hindsight Viewer

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

Head to head
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/

About

20/20 Hindsight Viewer

Control and view footage from your high-speed industrial camera directly on your iPhone or iPad. Review live slow-motion video, step frame-by-frame, save, edit, and export clips for detailed analysis and backup.

Highlights
  • Live slow-motion video playback
  • Frame-by-frame stepping
  • Save and edit video clips
  • Offline buffer recording
  • Export clips to flash drives
  • WiFi camera connection
Features
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View and control your Hindsight 2020CAM high-speed industrial camera directly from your Apple iPhone or iPad. A full-featured client for mobile and tablet use. • Review and play live slow-motion video from the MicroCAM • Step frame-by-frame for precise troubleshooting • Save and edit high speed video clips • Record high speed video and review it later with the "Offline" buffer option • Download and edit saved clips on your device for offline viewing • Export high speed clips to the iXpand Flash Drive (Lightning port devices) for viewing or backup to Windows computer or export to local device files and copy to USB-C drive using Files app • Connects over WiFi to MicroCAM high speed camera *App requires free registration after 7 days of use -About 20/20 Hindsight- One of the most trusted brands in high speed industrial cameras is now available on iOS devices. The ultimate in portability and ease of use combined with the cutting-edge technology of 20/20 Hindsight. Learn more about Hindsight high speed industrial cameras: https://www.2020Hindsight.com

Screenshots

iPhantom4 screens
20/20 Hindsight Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPhantom at 100% against 20/20 Hindsight Viewer's 0%. iPhantom also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4). 20/20 Hindsight Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. 20/20 Hindsight Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPhantom holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iPhantom's written reviews are positive against 0% of 20/20 Hindsight Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, 20/20 Hindsight Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPhantom versus 20/20 Hindsight Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhantom20/20 Hindsight Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better3.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.18.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe KocsisMonitoring Technology Inc.

Customer experience

iPhantom

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

20/20 Hindsight Viewer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
None

20/20 Hindsight Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhantom free?
iPhantom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 20/20 Hindsight Viewer free?
20/20 Hindsight Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPhantom or 20/20 Hindsight Viewer?
iPhantom is rated higher. iPhantom averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 20/20 Hindsight Viewer averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.
Do iPhantom or 20/20 Hindsight Viewer have ads?
Neither iPhantom nor 20/20 Hindsight Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPhantom or 20/20 Hindsight Viewer?
iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, and 20/20 Hindsight Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, iPhantom was updated on September 28, 2026 and 20/20 Hindsight Viewer on October 7, 2026.

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