Comparison

iPhantom vs Scream 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

Scream Camera

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【Never Miss the Ultimate Reaction.】 "Scream Camera - Prank App" is the ultimate horror entertainment app designed to prank your friends and family while perfectly capturing their terrified faces on video! Super Easy to Use! Just 3 Steps: 1. Prepare: Choose the "Ghost" (horror video) to scare your target. 2. Secret Recording: Press the shutter button once to start recording secretly in the background! The screen looks exactly like a normal camera. Say "Let's take a picture!" and hand them the phone or point it at them to lower their guard. 3. Trigger the Scare: The moment they press the shutter button again... BOOM! A terrifying video and a loud scream take over the screen! The front camera captures every second of their panic. Watch a short ad to automatically save the reaction video to your camera roll. Share their ultimate "scared face" on social media and have a good laugh with your friends! Features ・Choose Your Scare: Customize the terror based on your target with options like Ghosts, Zombies, and Clowns. Warning & Disclaimer ・The sudden scare may cause your target to drop the phone. Please hold it yourself while filming together, or if you hand it to them, ensure they [hold it firmly with both hands]. ・The developer assumes no responsibility for any damages or issues arising from the use of this app (including dropped/broken devices or ruined friendships!). Please use at your own risk and prank responsibly!

Screenshots

iPhantom4 screens
Scream Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scream Camera at none against iPhantom's 3. Scream Camera also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). iPhantom's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price 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. Scream Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, Scream Camera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iPhantom versus Scream Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhantomScream Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB122 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoe KocsisHiroki Satomura

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

Scream Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhantom free?
iPhantom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scream Camera free?
Scream Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPhantom or Scream Camera have ads?
Scream Camera shows ads; iPhantom does not.
Which is updated more often, iPhantom or Scream Camera?
iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, and Scream Camera every 4 days. Most recently, iPhantom was updated on September 28, 2026 and Scream Camera on October 5, 2026.

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