Comparison

vMix Virtual Control Surface vs PanTiltZoom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

vMix Virtual Control Surface

This app provides a virtual control surface for the vMix video switching software. It allows users to control vMix functions remotely over a network, mimicking the feel of a hardware switcher with numerous programmable buttons and faders.

Highlights
  • 512 preview buttons
  • 512 program buttons
  • 512 audio input faders
  • Audio channel control
  • Clip playback control
  • Transition and DSK buttons
  • Programmable user buttons
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vMix CS is a software control surface for controlling the video switching program vMix. This app enables you to control vMix from anywhere within your network. vMix CS also provides the feel of a traditional hardware switcher. Simply press the IP address within vMix CS and type in the IP address of the computer running vMix. vMix Virtual Control Surface Features: -512 preview buttons -512 program buttons -512 overlay buttons -512 audio input faders -512 audio input meters -512 mute input buttons -Toggle Master, A-G bus assignment for audio -Solo Audio Channels -Play, Pause & Repeat clips from the audio controller -4 DSK buttons to control up to 4 overlay channels -4 transition buttons -4 user programmable buttons (programmed within vMix "SurfaceF1", "SurfaceF2", "SurfaceF3" and "SurfaceF4") -Master / Bus A-G audio fader -Master / Bus A-G mute button -Record, Stream, External, FadeToBlack and Take buttons -Smooth T-Bar ******NOTE****** The host vMix computer must have its network set to "Home". Setting this to "Work" or "Public" will block vDesk from connecting to vMix. This can be changed by right clicking the network icon on the bottom right of windows and selecting "Open Network and Sharing Center". In the Network and Sharing Center, the network that you are currently connected to will be displayed along with an icon. Under the name should list the current security setting. It will either list "Home", "Work" or "Public". To change this setting, click on the link below the network name and a new window will pop up. In this new window, select "Home Network". ******* User experience may be poor if WiFi signal is poor

About

PanTiltZoom

This app provides intuitive control for PTZ cameras, allowing users to adjust settings like exposure and color with variable speed touch controls. It supports fast switching between up to eight cameras and saving custom recall positions with snapshots.

Highlights
  • Variable speed touch controls
  • Exposure and color settings
  • Fast camera switching
  • Save up to 16 recall positions
  • Customizable saved positions with snapshots
  • Supports VISCA Over IP (TCP/UDP)
Features
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Take control of your PTZ camera with PanTiltZoom, the ultimate camera control app. PanTiltZoom gives you easy access to your settings like exposure and color, and a smooth and intuitive camera operating experience using variable speed touch controls. With fast camera switching, PanTiltZoom can control up to eight cameras and save up to 16 recall positions per camera. You can customize your saved positions using automatic snapshots of your scene or custom images. Because you control the pan, tilt, and zoom speeds, recalling saved positions can be lightning-fast or slow and smooth for single camera productions. Designed to work seamlessly with PTZOptics™ cameras, PanTiltZoom now supports a broad range of network PTZ camera brands like Sony™, Lumens™, BirdDog™, Marshall™, Minrray™, and many more that support VISCA Over IP commands using both TCP and UDP protocols. Upgrade your camera operating experience with PanTiltZoom. Download now and take control of your PTZ camera like never before!

Screenshots

PanTiltZoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PanTiltZoom at $9.99 against vMix Virtual Control Surface's $19.99. PanTiltZoom also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). vMix Virtual Control Surface's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On rating, 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

vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99 and PanTiltZoom $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for vMix Virtual Control Surface against 4.0 for PanTiltZoom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of vMix Virtual Control Surface's written reviews are positive against 67% of PanTiltZoom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, PanTiltZoom every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
vMix Virtual Control Surface versus PanTiltZoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervMix Virtual Control SurfacePanTiltZoom
Price$19.99$9.99 — better
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)4.0 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings941 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeth HabermanWorldwide Missionary Outreach

Customer experience

vMix Virtual Control Surface

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral17.1%
Negative42.9%

PanTiltZoom

All ratings41 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.8%
Negative20.5%

In-app purchases

None

vMix Virtual Control Surface

No in-app purchases

None

PanTiltZoom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vMix Virtual Control Surface free?
vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PanTiltZoom free?
PanTiltZoom costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, vMix Virtual Control Surface or PanTiltZoom?
PanTiltZoom is rated higher. vMix Virtual Control Surface averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PanTiltZoom averages 4.0 from 41 ratings.
Do vMix Virtual Control Surface or PanTiltZoom have ads?
Neither vMix Virtual Control Surface nor PanTiltZoom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vMix Virtual Control Surface or PanTiltZoom?
vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, and PanTiltZoom every 6 weeks. Most recently, vMix Virtual Control Surface was updated on October 17, 2026 and PanTiltZoom on October 12, 2026.

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