Comparison

V vs DirectorMonitor

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

Head to head
About

V

Control your Roland V-1HD video switcher remotely. Adjust video and audio switching, effects, volume, and save presets without touching the unit.

Highlights
  • Remote video and audio switching
  • Effect assignment and adjustment
  • Volume level control
  • Save and recall preset memories
  • Output video adjustment
  • System settings management
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V-1HD Remote is an application for remotely controlling the Roland V-1HD video switcher. Instead of making settings on the unit or taking up the preview monitor, you can control the following functions in real-time with the V-1HD Remote. •switching video and audio •specifying the effect assigned to each video bus •changing volume levels •adjusting the degree of effects applied •saving and recalling eight preset memories •adjusting the output video •making system settings etc. Notes: *The V-1HD you are connecting to must be running at the latest version (Ver.2.00 or later). *The combination of Remote App Ver.1.0.0 and V-1HD Ver.2.00 or the combination of Remote App Ver.2.0.0 and V-1 HD Ver.1.0x may cause unexpected operation. *To connect an iPad to the V-1HD, you need to prepare a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (no need for iPad Pro with USB-C) and a USB cable. *For the settings on the V-1HD itself, please refer to the V-1HD User's Manual.

About

DirectorMonitor

This app provides comprehensive monitoring and control for BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers. It allows users to view multi-view, program/preview outputs, and control primary and macro buttons, with advanced customization options for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Control ATEM Mini primary and macro buttons
  • View ATEM MultiView, Program/Preview outputs
  • Control ATEM Mini via MultiView panes
  • Full HomeKit switch control
  • Customizable control board
  • Configure multiple ATEM Minis
  • Manage ATEM storage and HyperDeck playback
Features
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Introducing DirectorMonitor. The all in one solution for monitoring and controlling your BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switcher. Paired with the Accsoon SeeMo video capture terminal or other UVC device including HDMI Capture Cards to view the ATEM's MultiView, Program / Preview out or any HDMI video Source.   Primary features include: - Control of ATEM Mini's primary control buttons. - Control of ATEM Mini's macro buttons. - Viewing any 1080p video source using the Accssoon SeeMo video capture terminal or connect to any HDMI Capture Card - The Video In is configured to recognize the ATEM Mini's MultiView to enable the following push button controls - Tap the MultiView pane to select the current Preview - Tapping the current Preview a second time selects it as the Program - Tapping the Preview pane performs a Cut with the Program - Tapping the Program pane performs an Auto transition with the Preview - Tapping the upper half of the Media pane performs the same Preview and Program actions as the other sources - Tap the lower left or the lower right of the Media pane to select the previous or next images of the Media pool, respectively. - Tapping the Live Stream or Recording Panel toggle each feature on or off. - DirectorMonitor give full access to turning HomeKit switch on and off - Display the Video In source at full screen and access the ATEM, Macro and HomeKit Buttons from a Sliding Panel. - Reorder and / or hide sections of the ATEM Control Buttons - Fully compatible with Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager to fulfill your Multitasking needs. - Display any two panels in wide screen or a single pane if the App is setup to be taller than it is wide. - Customizable Control board for adding specific ATEM, Macro and HomeKit buttons in the order you wish. This also includes special purpose Action Buttons that can perform multiple operations include ATEM, Macro, HomeKit, Media Pool Selection, Apple Shortcut functions as well as special Application commands. - Configure and select up to three ATEM Minis. Each may have its own Customizable Control Board. - Display the Video In as a system wide Picture in Picture display to multitask with any iPad or iPhone App. - Access The ATEM's Storage to preview videos directly on the iPad or iPhone. Also perform video management by deleting from storage or copying videos to the device's Files App. - Configure up to four BlackMagic Design HyperDeck to control primary playback features in addition to video playback and video management. - Run DirectorMonitor on a Mac. Note for optimal results the additional hardware of an ATEM Mini video switcher and a Accsoon SeeMo video capture terminal are advised. For details on the BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini For details on the Accsoon SeeMo https://accsoonusa.com/accsoon-seemob-ios-hdmi-adapter-black/

Screenshots

DirectorMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against DirectorMonitor's 0%. V also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). DirectorMonitor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 56 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. DirectorMonitor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 56 months, DirectorMonitor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
V versus DirectorMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDirectorMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationOdeon Software Inc.

Customer experience

V

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DirectorMonitor

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DirectorMonitor

One-time1
  • DirectorMonitor$19.99

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DirectorMonitor free?
DirectorMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V or DirectorMonitor have ads?
Neither V nor DirectorMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or DirectorMonitor?
V ships an update every 56 months, and DirectorMonitor every 5 weeks. Most recently, V was updated on September 21, 2026 and DirectorMonitor on July 7, 2026.

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