Comparison

vMix Virtual Control Surface vs PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™

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

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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

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™

Control PTZOptics cameras wirelessly with this comprehensive iOS app. Features include easy setup, remote pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and color correction. Stream directly to RTMP servers and access camera manuals.

Highlights
  • Wireless PTZ camera control
  • Easy camera setup and discovery
  • Direct RTMP streaming
  • Remote pan, tilt, zoom, and focus
  • Live video feed preview
  • Color correction tools
  • Voice control support
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PTZControl Pro 2 is a PTZ camera control application available for iOS devices. This app features easy PTZOptics camera setup with powerful features allowing you to wirelessly control your camera with ease. Top Features: Set up PTZOptics Cameras With Ease The PTZOptics mobile app allows for easy setup and integration of your PTZOptics cameras. Stream your camera to anywhere! No need to use fancy encoding software and hardware. You can set up your PTZOptics camera to stream directly to any RTMP server. Automatically discover your cameras PTZControl Pro 2 can quickly scan your network for PTZOptics devices and discover them. Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus and View! Remotely control the PTZF functionality of your PTZOptics cameras, and view the RTSP/MJPEG video feed at the same time, right from this app. Color correction tools Quickly adjust brightness, contrast or sharpness of your camera right from your phone with a live video preview. Free Updates This is the latest version of PTZControl Pro. Enjoy free updates for the life of this application. Camera Manual Access Gain instant access to your camera’s manual directly through the app. Voice Control Use your voice to control PTZOptics cameras. Helper app required, see more below. Features Continued - Online/offline indicators on the application's home page for each camera - Variable PTZ speed control offers more dynamic camera control versus constant speed control - PTZ Control screen has an immersive full screen experience when using it in landscape mode - Floating Presets Window - Tilt Control Mode which when turned on allows the user to control PT functionality by tilting their device - Support for Keyboard Control - If a physical keyboard is attached to the user's device (such as an Apple Magic/Smart Keyboard Folio or any Bluetooth keyboard the user has paired to the device), the user can use the arrow keys to control PT and use the + and - key to control Zoom. - Supports Voice-activated presets (requires helper app) which allows the user to summon a preset simply by saying its name - There is an Image, Exposure, Color Section - There is an OSD Menu section that allows users to control OSD right from the app - There is a Config section that displays all of the Cameras configuration preferences and allows the user to modify IP address settings - There is a Stream to RTMP section that allows the user to encode their camera's RTSP stream to a specified RTMP URL. - There is a section that allows the user to view the Camera's manual as well as its tutorial video from the PTZOptics channel. - The app features a "Volunteer Mode" that, when activated, disables users from deleting, editing, or adding cameras until it is deactivated. This is intended for users that want to pass their device to volunteers/employees but don't want them to modify settings. - Support for Sony and Panasonic PTZ cameras (PTZ Only).

Screenshots

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ at Free against vMix Virtual Control Surface's $19.99. PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On rating, 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

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ is free to download; vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99 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 3.9 for PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of vMix Virtual Control Surface's written reviews are positive against 50% of PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
vMix Virtual Control Surface versus PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervMix Virtual Control SurfacePTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)3.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings917 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeth HabermanHaverford Systems, Inc

Customer experience

vMix Virtual Control Surface

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

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

vMix Virtual Control Surface

No in-app purchases

None

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vMix Virtual Control Surface free?
vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ free?
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, vMix Virtual Control Surface or PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™?
PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ is rated higher. vMix Virtual Control Surface averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.
Do vMix Virtual Control Surface or PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ have ads?
Neither vMix Virtual Control Surface nor PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vMix Virtual Control Surface or PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™?
vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, and PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ every 2 months. Most recently, vMix Virtual Control Surface was updated on October 17, 2026 and PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics™ on October 2, 2026.

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