Comparison

iPhantom vs Reeltime 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

Reeltime Viewer

This app provides film crews with personal monitors on their iPads and iPhones. It allows for immediate review of recorded clips and live video streams from a professional on-set playback system. Users can customize their views to see only the information they need.

Highlights
  • Personal on-set monitors
  • Live video streaming
  • Immediate clip review
  • Wireless network connectivity
  • Customizable tailored views
  • Low-latency video streams
Features
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Reeltime Viewer is a companion app for the professional on-set playback system “Reeltime Pro”. Designed for Apple iPad/iOS, it transforms every iPad or iPhone wielded by the film crew into a personal monitor. It is your most accessible gateway to check what’s in the frame, review clips immediately, and collaborate with ease. HOW DOES IT WORK? With a few fingertips, tap into live video and playback streams from Reeltime Pro via the on-set wireless network using industry-standard encryption. Reeltime Pro is a desktop software for recording and playback of camera signals for immediate review by the director, actors, continuity, and other film crew members on professional film sets. RELIABLE MONITORING Experience very low-latency and reliable video streams of the digital cameras live images and playback curated by the playback operator. TAILORED VIEWS Whether you are content with a clean camera feed or require additional details like slate information, receive individually relevant information only. Video playback operators can set up different output views in Reeltime Pro tailored to your needs. NEED SUPPORT? Hit the "App Support" link in the information section to get started and troubleshoot.

Screenshots

iPhantom4 screens
Reeltime Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reeltime Viewer at none against iPhantom's 3. Reeltime Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). iPhantom's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. Reeltime Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPhantom holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. 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 split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, Reeltime Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPhantom versus Reeltime Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhantomReeltime Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe KocsisPomfort GmbH

Customer experience

iPhantom

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

Reeltime Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Reeltime Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhantom free?
iPhantom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reeltime Viewer free?
Reeltime Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPhantom or Reeltime Viewer?
iPhantom is rated higher. iPhantom averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Reeltime Viewer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iPhantom or Reeltime Viewer have ads?
Neither iPhantom nor Reeltime Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPhantom or Reeltime Viewer?
iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, and Reeltime Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, iPhantom was updated on August 18, 2026 and Reeltime Viewer on September 14, 2026.

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