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Itsytv vs CameraController

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Itsytv

8.0
Utilities

Menu bar app for controlling your Apple TV

CameraController

7.0
Utilities

Control USB Cameras from an app

Metric Itsytv CameraController
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 98 284
90-day Installs 332 816
365-day Installs 332 3.5K
Version 1.5.3 1.4.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 489 1.7K
GitHub Forks 14 81
Open Issues - 41
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Feb 26, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Itsytv

Itsytv is a menu bar app that serves as a dedicated remote control for Apple TV, offering seamless playback and menu navigation. It's a unique tool for macOS users who prefer managing their Apple TV directly from their computer.

Controls Apple TV playback and menu navigation from the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Niche tool with dedicated functionality for Apple TV control
  • + Seamless menu bar integration for easy access
  • + Actively maintained with a strong community presence

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited to a specific audience

CameraController

CameraController is a macOS app that allows users to control USB cameras directly from their desktop. It offers a user-friendly interface for adjusting camera settings, making it ideal for photographers and anyone needing precise camera control.

Controls USB cameras from a macOS application.

Pros

  • + Controls various USB cameras
  • + Open-source with active development
  • + User-friendly interface

Cons

  • - Lingering bugs reported
  • - Limited community discussion