Comparison

iPhantom vs Layered Camera

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

Layered Camera

Features
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Visualize your progress by taking perfectly aligned daily photos. | See how your body is changing | Record your child's every day | Track your plants growth progress | Retake your old family photos ∙ How do I use this app? 1. Download the app, 2. Select the original photo to be layred. 3. Take a new photo to match the original layered photo. ∙ You can adjust the original layered photo like this. - Transparency : You can adjust the transparency of the layered original photo. - Camera ratio: Adjust the camera ratio to match the original ratio. - Mirror image : If the layered photo is a selfie, you can flip the photo horizontally. - Rotation : You can rotate the photo in 90 degree increments. ∙ Where are the photos saved? - The photos you take are saved in the default album of your phone. ∙ I have something to say about the app! - For feedback, please leave a comment or email us at emma.k.419@gmail.com! Your comments and suggestions are always welcome ∙ Access rights used in Layered - Required access rights: camera, album (If you do not agree to allow the required access rights, you cannot use Layered.)

Screenshots

iPhantom4 screens
Layered Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layered Camera at none against iPhantom's 3. Layered Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Layered Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, Layered Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iPhantom versus Layered Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhantomLayered Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe Kocsis2026 Gnosis

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

Layered Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhantom free?
iPhantom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Layered Camera free?
Layered Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPhantom or Layered Camera have ads?
Neither iPhantom nor Layered Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPhantom or Layered Camera?
iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, and Layered Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPhantom was updated on September 28, 2026 and Layered Camera on October 7, 2026.

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