# Switcher Pro — OBS Remote for Live Streaming

> Remote control for OBS Studio using iOS devices and Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Van Hoose.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-pro/id6754262874 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Van Hoose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510007987)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $19.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 9 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, Swiss High German, Russian, Swedish, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 2 more
- Released: 2025-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-pro/id6754262874/reviews.md

## What is Switcher Pro?

Switcher Pro turns your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a professional remote control for OBS Studio. Switch scenes, control audio, start and stop streaming or recording, and monitor your broadcast — all from the palm of your hand.

Features:
- Scene switching with live preview thumbnails
- Audio mixer with real-time level monitoring
- Start/stop streaming and recording
- T-Bar manual transition control
- QR code scanning for quick connection setup
- Multiple connection profiles
- Stream and recording statistics
- Session logging and history
- Apple Watch companion app
- Studio mode with preview/program switching
- Auto-discovery of OBS instances on your network

Free version includes basic scene switching. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock all features — no subscriptions, yours forever.

Requires OBS Studio 28+ with WebSocket Server enabled (Tools > WebSocket Server Settings).

## Key features

- Scene switching with live preview
- Audio mixer with monitoring
- Start/stop streaming and recording
- Manual transition control
- QR code connection setup
- Apple Watch companion app
- Stream and recording statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Switcher Pro Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-pro/id6754262874/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Willy_tz

*2026-01-17*

Willy _tz

## Frequently asked questions about Switcher Pro

### Does Switcher Pro have ads?

No, Switcher Pro does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use with basic features, with an option to upgrade to Pro via a one-time purchase.

### What is the price of Switcher Pro?

Switcher Pro is free to download and includes basic scene switching functionality. All features are unlocked with a one-time purchase for the Pro version, with no ongoing subscriptions.

### What devices does Switcher Pro support?

Switcher Pro is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch devices. It requires OBS Studio 28 or later with the WebSocket Server enabled.

### How often is Switcher Pro updated?

The latest version of Switcher Pro is 2.14.3, which was last updated on April 21, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates and maintenance.

### What are the main features of the free version of Switcher Pro?

The free version of Switcher Pro provides basic scene switching capabilities for OBS Studio. Users can upgrade to the Pro version for advanced features like audio mixing, transition control, and statistics.

### How does Switcher Pro connect to OBS Studio?

Switcher Pro can connect to OBS Studio using QR code scanning for quick setup or through auto-discovery of OBS instances on your network. The OBS WebSocket Server must be enabled for connection.

### What is the user rating for Switcher Pro?

Switcher Pro has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception, with potential areas for improvement.

### What is the age rating for Switcher Pro?

Switcher Pro has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.15.1 — 2026-06-26

- New: a monitor button under each source in the Audio Mixer — hear any source through your OBS monitor device, synced live with OBS
- New: optional TLS (wss) connections per profile for encrypted control on untrusted networks
- Switching tabs no longer changes your OBS audio monitoring
- Wrong passwords now re-prompt instead of silently failing
- Fixed the live streaming bitrate readout (it could read far lower than your actual bitrate)
- More reliable connections — dropped connections are detected and recovered, with fewer redundant reloads
- Smoother performance and lower battery use, especially on iPad
- Faster scene loading
- Fixed crashes when entering very large transition durations and during local network discovery
- QR connections now handle passwords with special characters and validate the scanned host
- General optimizations and bug fixes

### 2.14.3 — 2026-04-21

Smart Connect
- Auto-discovery is now up to 5× faster using TCP-level probing and smarter concurrency
- Recently connected OBS instances appear first for near-instant results
- Bonjour and IP scanning now run in parallel for broader coverage
- Scanning is paused on cellular-only connections

Reliability
- Scene and input bindings now survive renames on OBS Studio 30.1+ using stable UUIDs
- Cut, Take, and Fade transitions are now atomic — no more glitches when the transition type changes
- Eliminated a race where the trigger could fire before the new transition type was applied

Compatibility
- Updated for obs-websocket 5.7, including multi-canvas support in OBS Studio 31
- Added support for batched WebSocket requests (opcode 8)

### 2.13.2 — 2026-04-19

Bug Fixes & Performance
- Fixed source visibility and lock toggles using stale data
- Fixed selected scene not being preserved when refreshing
- Fixed audio monitoring issues when switching between tabs
- Fixed iPad sources panel using stale scene context

Performance
- Audio meters are now event-driven, throttled to 30 FPS
- Thumbnail caching rewritten for lower memory usage
- Stats and audio polling paused on inactive tabs
- Reduced unnecessary view recreations

Accessibility
- Added VoiceOver support to toolbar, scene buttons, audio mixer, and Watch app

Improvements
- Smarter reconnection with exponential backoff and retry button
- Auto-connect now tries all saved profiles
- Watch app caches scenes for offline viewing
- Watch app shows last known scenes when iPhone is disconnected

### 2.12.1 — 2026-04-03

Bug Fixes & Performance
- Fixed source visibility and lock toggles using stale data
- Fixed selected scene not being preserved when refreshing
- Fixed audio monitoring issues when switching between tabs
- Fixed iPad sources panel using stale scene context

Performance
- Audio meters are now event-driven, throttled to 30 FPS
- Thumbnail caching rewritten for lower memory usage
- Stats and audio polling paused on inactive tabs
- Reduced unnecessary view recreations

Accessibility
- Added VoiceOver support to toolbar, scene buttons, audio mixer, and Watch app

Improvements
- Smarter reconnection with exponential backoff and retry button
- Auto-connect now tries all saved profiles
- Watch app caches scenes for offline viewing
- Watch app shows last known scenes when iPhone is disconnected

### 2.11.3 — 2026-01-06

* Redesigned Settings View
* Added Toolbar Statistic options - view which statistic you would like in the top toolbar.
* Added option to save profile from auto discovery method
* Added Record and Stream location and address information to the Session Logs
* Fixed statistic graphs not viewing immediately
* Fixed onboarding for trial
* Fixed Apple Watch buttons colors not updating properly
* Performance optimizations!
* Smoother Background Transitions: App won't be interrupted during cleanup
* Better Memory Management: All caches and data clear properly
* Smart Reconnection: Automatically reconnects when network returns (WiFi/cellular switches, airplane mode toggled, etc.)
* User Intent Respected: Won't reconnect if user manually disconnected
* Network Resilience: Handles network changes gracefully without user intervention

Happy New Year!

## More apps by Christopher Van Hoose

- [GenR8](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886)
- [ResEditor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reseditor/id6752496598)

All apps by Christopher Van Hoose: https://appshunter.io/developer/1510007987

## Related topics

[switcher studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/switcher-studio) · [switcher](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/switcher)

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