Comparison

iPhantom vs Digilog 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

Digilog Camera

This camera app focuses on image development with a custom processing pipeline, inspired by professional color grading. It offers advanced control over framing and post-production with support for professional codecs.

Highlights
  • Custom image development pipeline
  • Color space handling and gamma shaping
  • Professional codec support (ProRes 422, H.264)
  • Open-gate recording
  • Disciplined, film-oriented approach
  • Advanced framing control
Features
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DIGILOG CAMERA is a camera app built around image development rather than effects. Instead of applying filters, each frame is processed through a custom pipeline starting from the sensor’s linear signal: color space handling, gamma shaping, color balance, and a final look designed to behave predictably. The app is informed by years of color grading work in DaVinci Resolve, with the goal of bringing a disciplined, film-oriented approach to image creation on the iPhone. DIGILOG supports open-gate recording and professional codecs such as ProRes 422 and H.264, allowing more control over framing and post-production than the standard camera app, even on older devices. DIGILOG is not about style presets. It’s a practical exploration of how light, color, and code interact.

Screenshots

iPhantom4 screens
Digilog Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digilog Camera at none against iPhantom's 3. Digilog Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). iPhantom's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.5). 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. Digilog Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digilog Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of iPhantom's written reviews are positive against 67% of Digilog Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, Digilog Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iPhantom versus Digilog Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhantomDigilog Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings518 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe KocsisDAVID BROSSE

Customer experience

iPhantom

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

Digilog Camera

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative12.5%

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

Digilog Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhantom free?
iPhantom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digilog Camera free?
Digilog Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPhantom or Digilog Camera?
Digilog Camera is rated higher. iPhantom averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Digilog Camera averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.
Do iPhantom or Digilog Camera have ads?
Neither iPhantom nor Digilog Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPhantom or Digilog Camera?
iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, and Digilog Camera every 2 months. Most recently, iPhantom was updated on September 28, 2026 and Digilog Camera on October 8, 2026.

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