Comparison

iPhantom vs DogView

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

DogView

Experience the world through a dog's eyes with this app. It uses real-time processing to filter out red wavelengths, replicating the dichromatic blue-and-yellow vision of canines. Explore your surroundings from a new perspective.

Highlights
  • Simulates dog vision spectrum
  • Real-time processing
  • Filters red wavelengths
  • Blue-and-yellow visual replication
  • Camera-based exploration
Features
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Using real-time processing, DogView strips away red wavelengths to accurately replicate the dichromatic blue-and-yellow visual spectrum of a dog's eyes. Perfect for pet parents, dog lovers, and curiosity seekers who want to better understand their companion's perspective. Turn on the camera, look around your home, and discover a whole new world!

Screenshots

iPhantom4 screens
DogView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DogView at 5.0 against iPhantom's 4.2. DogView also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). iPhantom's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

DogView holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, DogView every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iPhantom versus DogView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhantomDogView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe KocsisERIK RAFAEL AGUILAR HERNANDEZ

Customer experience

iPhantom

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

DogView

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iPhantom

No in-app purchases

None

DogView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhantom free?
iPhantom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DogView free?
DogView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPhantom or DogView?
DogView is rated higher. iPhantom averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DogView averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do iPhantom or DogView have ads?
Neither iPhantom nor DogView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPhantom or DogView?
iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, and DogView every 2 days. Most recently, iPhantom was updated on November 1, 2026 and DogView on October 31, 2026.

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