Comparison

HyperSynchron vs MixEffect Pro

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

Head to head
About

HyperSynchron

This app monitors multiple recording devices, alerting you to errors and critical situations with optional voice output. It offers advanced playback control and media management features for seamless event recording.

Highlights
  • Real-time deck monitoring
  • Voice and visual error alerts
  • Jog/Shuttle playback control
  • Media formatting and management
  • Automated recording timer
  • Simultaneous deck control
Features
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The HyperSynchron Deck Supervisor monitors up to 16 Decks and informs you when an error or a critical situation occurs on one or more Decks, optionally using voice output. Use the innovative Jog/Shuttle tool to control your playback. Setup your decks in the deck popup, format your storage media, set the base file name and see the clips contained on the media storage. Set the record timer to start and finish a recording automatically. Features: • tap on a function and control all decks at once • main usage of HyperSynchron is to monitor the recordings of an event, although it contains versatile play functionalities as well. • connect your HyperDecks with Wi-Fi or Ethernet to your iOS device • HyperSynchron informs you about all problems causing that decks are not operating synchronously anymore, like “no disk inserted”, “no input at recording start” or “disk full” • a smart Deck Supervisor permanently analyzes the status information from all connected decks and presents the relevant part in a single display. It monitors if all decks are in the state requested and whether a deck’s remaining recording capacity gets below certain limits. • information is displayed graphically and optionally acoustically using spoken messages in clear English • connect your iOS device running HyperSynchron via audio out to an intercom system, hear all warnings and you can concentrate on your main job, e.g. vision mixing, In case you missed a message due to hustle and bustle in live operation, it can be repeated with a single tap. • The recorded clips on SSD / SD card are displayed and accessible in a list. Tapping on a list item tells the deck to jump to the first frame of it. • You can wind fast forward and backward in clips using the innovative Jog/Shuttle control. You decide whether you control all decks at once or only a single one. Use the additional pause button to control your HyperDecks in traditional VTR-mode. • In single deck window you can use all setup options provided by Blackmagic like slot, recording, video and audio options, formatting storage media, setting base clip name. • integrated timer functionality: A very helpful feature to set a time for start (and optionally end) of recording, so the decks begin automatically to record. We all know how much hectic there is before a live event starts and to set all decks to record mode easily gets forgotten. That’s history now. The speech assistant informs you about a successful or unsuccessful start of recording.

About

MixEffect Pro

Control your ATEM video switchers with a comprehensive remote interface. Manage switcher settings, audio, macros, media, and transitions. Features include animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, and customizable layouts.

Highlights
  • Multiple ATEM switcher control
  • Animated SuperSource transitions
  • Video Follows Audio
  • Customizable layouts
  • Macro management with icons
  • Audio input gain and fader control
  • External camera Multiview support
Features
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If you want to try out MixEffect Pro's features for 30-days, please visit the MixEffect app listing here on the App Store and activate the 30-day trial. MixEffect Pro shares the same database as MixEffect, so you have access to the same switchers, SuperSource presets, and streaming services. === MixEffect Pro’s familiar interface gives you quick access to virtually everything you need to run your video productions: switcher control, macros, audio, media, editing palettes, recording and streaming. MixEffect Pro then turns the dial past ten with animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, customizable layouts, and Shortcuts support. Manage your live productions confidently with MixEffect Pro! # FEATURES MixEffect Pro is packed full of features to control your ATEM switchers. ## SWITCHER MANAGEMENT Control multiple ATEM switchers. Sync your switcher settings between all of your iCloud-connected devices. ## EXTERNAL CAMERA See and interact with the Multiview from your ATEM switcher directly in MixEffect. Change inputs, perform cut and auto transitions, set SuperSource presets, and more. Requires iPadOS 17 and an HDMI/SDI to USB adapter to connect your device with your ATEM switcher to view the Multiview. ## PANELS / BUTTONS Customize the look of your switcher interface with separate iPhone, Landscape, and iPad-optimized layouts. Choose from 20 panels to include in your layouts. ## SUPERSOURCE Become a SuperSource master on. Automatically animate transitions when switching between SuperSource layouts! Use drag and drop to rearrange your boxes. Save your favorite preset layouts and share them with others. Requires an ATEM switcher that supports SuperSource. ## AUDIO Control audio on ATEM switchers. Adjust each audio source’s input gain, fader gain, frames delay, and pan settings. ## MACROS Give your macros the gift of icons, colors, filtering, and sorting. Choose from three different display layouts: Grid, Buttons, and List. Access all of your macros from the virtual switcher interface. ## MEDIA Upload still images from your Photo Library into your switcher’s Media Pool. ## TRANSITIONS Access all the transitions supported by your switcher such as Mix, Dip, Wipe, and DVE, not just the ones wired to hardware buttons. ## DOWNSTREAM KEYERS Missing that DSK On Air button on your ATEM Mini? It's there in MixEffect Pro! ## UPSTREAM KEYERS Adjust your Luma, Chroma, Pattern, and DVE settings for your upstream keyers. Use touch to easily set the chroma sample and change the position of your DVE frame. ## AUTOMATIONS Control your ATEM switcher with your voice and Shortcuts. Automatically switch inputs, change SuperSource layouts, and run macros when your audio levels rise or fall below a certain threshold. Enjoy extensive keyboard shortcuts throughout the app. ## COLOR GENERATORS Change your color sources without having to dig through palettes. ## HYPERDECK Control HyperDecks from MixEffect Pro. ## AUX Set the sources for all of your auxiliary outputs. ## STREAMING Add streaming services, servers, and profiles without having to know XML. Set a default profile and server for each of your streaming services. Import and export the Streaming.xml files supported by the ATEM Mini Pro, Pro ISO, Mini Extreme, and Mini Extreme ISO line of switchers. ## RECORDING Control your disk recordings from your iPhone or iPad. Switch disks with a tap and see how much time is available for recording. ## SECURITY Prevent unwanted access to MixEffect Pro with Face ID (or device passcode lock). Activate View Only Mode so people can see what’s happening on the switcher without the ability to change anything. ## SWITCHER SETTINGS Set your switcher’s video mode, change the labels of sources, configure Multiview, and save your switcher's startup settings. ## SIMULATOR MixEffect Pro features a simulated ATEM 1 M/E Production 4K switcher for testing purposes.

Screenshots

HyperSynchron2 screens
MixEffect Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HyperSynchron at $20.99 against MixEffect Pro's $49.99. HyperSynchron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). MixEffect Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

HyperSynchron costs $20.99 and MixEffect Pro $49.99 up front. MixEffect Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HyperSynchron asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HyperSynchron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixEffect Pro has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HyperSynchron ships an update every 8 months, MixEffect Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HyperSynchron versus MixEffect Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperSynchronMixEffect Pro
Price$20.99 — better$49.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveSkills Menssen & Ebelt GbRAdam Tow

Customer experience

HyperSynchron

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MixEffect Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

HyperSynchron

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MixEffect Pro

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Mega Tip$9.99

Questions

Is HyperSynchron free?
HyperSynchron costs $20.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MixEffect Pro free?
MixEffect Pro costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HyperSynchron or MixEffect Pro?
HyperSynchron is rated higher. HyperSynchron averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MixEffect Pro averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do HyperSynchron or MixEffect Pro have ads?
Neither HyperSynchron nor MixEffect Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyperSynchron or MixEffect Pro?
HyperSynchron ships an update every 8 months, and MixEffect Pro every 2 months. Most recently, HyperSynchron was updated on November 2, 2026 and MixEffect Pro on November 3, 2026.

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