Sabre II vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Sabre II's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Sabre II
This App
Smartta Go
Contender
Teradek RT
Contender
G'z EYE
Contender
Core Identity
DeveloperCognisys, Inc.Blackmagic Design IncPTZOpticsOrange ViewTeradekCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Quynh HoangNoor SiahMango Umbrella LLCNOOR HOOR BUILDERS & MARBLES ( PRIVATE ) LIMITED
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoEntertainmentPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & Video
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 52.5 / 53.9 / 53.3 / 52.8 / 55.0 / 51.0 / 51.0 / 55.0 / 53.7 / 5
Ratings Count025174511216
PriceUSD9.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateDec 3, 2024Jun 22, 2017Oct 4, 2022Aug 3, 2018Jun 21, 2019Oct 26, 2017Mar 17, 2026May 22, 2024Nov 22, 2019Apr 9, 2026
Last UpdatedSep 4, 2025Sep 21, 2023May 12, 2026Aug 12, 2021Mar 5, 2024Apr 16, 2018Apr 24, 2026Mar 12, 2026Jan 13, 2026May 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-negativemixed-negativeexcellent----
Score-25/10065/100-25/100100/100----
Praises-
  • External drive recognition on the iPad version provides useful storage management for professional workflows
  • Specialized PTZ-specific workflow
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Complaints-
  • Feature parity gaps between the iPhone and iPad versions frustrate users expecting consistent camera control
  • Connection failures with camera hardware prevent basic remote operation after recent firmware updates
  • Connectivity instability
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  • Firmware update failures and application crashes prevent basic device connectivity for users
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Requests-
  • Native iPhone support is requested to allow for mobile camera control and remote operation
  • Cloud-based backup features
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  • Expanded control functionality is required to better manage connected transmitter and receiver hardware
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • LIDAR-based distance measurement minimizes false triggers in high-contrast outdoor environments
  • Hardware-specific optimization provides lower latency than generic Bluetooth triggers
  • Proprietary Bluetooth protocol locks users into Blackmagic hardware
  • DaVinci Resolve cloud integration creates a closed-loop production workflow
  • Volunteer Mode restricts UI access for multi-user environments
  • RTMP streaming eliminates external hardware requirements
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  • Proprietary hardware-software integration creates high switching costs
  • Specialized lens-mapping utility reduces on-set downtime
  • Purpose-built connectivity for GZE-1 hardware
  • Simplified interface reduces learning curve for casual users
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  • Niche focus on extreme long-range photography segments
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  • Real-time sensor-based horizon alignment provides a specific, automated solution for shaky mobile video capture.
Weaknesses
  • $9.99 price point restricts the user base to existing hardware owners
  • No cloud-sync for sensor settings across multiple devices
  • 0.7★ rating gap between platforms
  • Persistent connection failures with current firmware
  • Lack of native iPhone support
  • 3.94 rating indicates connectivity instability
  • No cloud-save functionality for camera configurations
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  • 2.8-star rating indicates critical stability failures
  • Firmware update crashes prevent core device interaction
  • No cloud-sync functionality
  • Limited to a single camera model
  • Lack of social sharing integration
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  • 1.0-star rating across 2 reviews indicates severe technical failure
  • No cloud-save functionality despite high-zoom file size requirements
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  • Hard export cap of 5 videos creates a significant barrier to user retention and habit formation.
Pricingpaidfreefreefreefreefreefreefreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumZombieIntenseMaintenance-Zombie----Maintenance
Update Cadence1 versions5 versions1 versions-1 versions, 1 majors/6mo----2 versions, ~35d avg

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