Comparison

STC Zao Controller vs View Player

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

Head to head

About

STC Zao Controller

Features

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STC Zao Controller is a proprietary remote controller application for Smart-telecaster Zao(-S) Unit of Soliton Systems. Features: - Start/Stop Live - Camera Preview - Line Status View - Connection Settings - Remote Support Please contact us for detailed information. Thank you.

About

View Player

Features

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View Player smart 4k Player, provides real-time live media delivery and playback. Key Features: * Easy to use. * iPhone and iPad compatibility. * Audio mute. * pause to the screen. * Reliable player even under less-than-ideal conditions. * Receive the stream securely using encryption. * Play ultra-low-latency SRT streams up to 4K/UHD 2160p60. * H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) video content support. * Picture in picture option. * Video zooming option. * Apple AirPlay device mirroring. * AAC and MP3 audio content support. * E-AC3 and AC3 audio support for SRT.

Screenshots

STC Zao Controller2 screens

View Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: View Player at every 2 months against STC Zao Controller's every 5 months. STC Zao Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STC Zao Controller ships an update every 5 months, View Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

STC Zao Controller versus View Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	STC Zao Controller	View Player
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	16.6
Further details — not scored
Size	10 MB	10 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Soliton Systems K.K.	View Vision

In-app purchases

None

STC Zao Controller

No in-app purchases

None

View Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STC Zao Controller free?

STC Zao Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is View Player free?

View Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do STC Zao Controller or View Player have ads?

Neither STC Zao Controller nor View Player shows ads.

Which is updated more often, STC Zao Controller or View Player?

STC Zao Controller ships an update every 5 months, and View Player every 2 months. Most recently, STC Zao Controller was updated on September 29, 2026 and View Player on September 14, 2026.