Comparison

Aires Studio vs Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Aires Studio

This application is a comprehensive audio production and transmission tool for broadcasters, journalists, and podcast creators. It offers features for live streaming, event coverage, and studio-to-studio communication, with specialized modes for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Sports broadcasts and event coverage
  • Podcast production and distribution
  • Live streaming capabilities
  • Reporter mode for mobile transmissions
  • Virtual console with multiple mixer tracks
  • Integration with VoIP systems
  • Post-fader recording in multiple formats
Features
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Aires Studio is a powerful audio production and transmission application that can be used to: • Sports broadcasts • Event coverage • Connection between reporters and the radio station • Main studio, Mobile studio and Reporter • Home studio • PODCAST production and distribution • Live Stream Aires Studio is part of Aires platform that is complemented by Aires Cloud and Aires Reporter, an ideal environment for radio stations, broadcasters, journalists and radio lovers to produce, transmit and distribute a complete audio programming anywhere and with low operational cost. On iPhone, Aires Studio automatically enables Aires Reporter mode, simplifying the usability of the app and making transmissions and content sharing more productive. You can use Aires Reporter to transmit flashes or programming from your iPhone directly to Aires Studio installed on a PC or MAC, or you can produce your PODCAST and publish it through Aires Cloud. On iPad, Aires Studio is much more than a virtual console; innovative features make Aires Studio a complete Radio Studio. • 08 (eight) ON-SCREEN MIXERS TRACK available to connect with analog*, digital and virtual devices. • Dynamic selection of SOURCES in each MIXERS TRACK • RED LIGHT TRIGGER, GAIN and BALANCE individual configuration on each MIXER TRACKS • MIXING SOURCE SURFACE with DUCKING system • Support devices' native plug-ins to be used on audio processing • Management of SOURCES and DESTINATIONS tags • 03 (three) buses, which allow to send up to 03 (three) programming to different destinations • 04 (four) memories that allows instantaneously switch between operator profiles • Monitor, headphones and CUE control outputs • 02 SOURCES for monitoring externals • Pairing system • Transmissions between studios via built-in codec • MIX MINUS • TALKBACK function • Post-fader recording in AAC, MP3 or OPUS • Insertion of TAGs in recording events • CROP of recorded events • Content synced between devices used • Shared QUICKSTART panel • QUICKSTART editor • Integration with VoIP systems • ON-SCREEN clock and calendar • Stopwatch to measure time of the events • STEREO BARGRAPH METERS display with PEAK and RMS counters • MIDI console integration On iPhone adapts itself to the devices usability and offers: • 04 (four) On-screen Mixer Tracks • Dynamic selection on each Mixer Track • Exclusive Red light trigger, direct monitoring, gain and ducking configuration. • MIXING SOURCE SURFACE with DUCKING system • Support devices' native plug-ins to be used on audio processing • Pairing between devices • Transmissions via CODEC built in the application • PGM BUS post-fader recording, allowing the insertion of event tags for an easy operation and use of replays. • CROP of recorded events • Content synced between devices used • Shared QUICKSTART panel • Monitor or headphone output and control • MIDI console integration Through Aires Cloud service you can, in addition to storing and sharing all the content produced, create PODCAST channels and distribute them to the various Podcast platforms. Learn more about Aires platform, visit: https://aires.studio/help If you need technical support, and more information, you can speak directly to our specialists through our contact center: • Email: support@playlistsolutions.com • Phone: +1 786 374 2930 • Skype: Talkplaylist (voice calls only) (*) For using these resources, you'll need an external audio interface.

About

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

Control your desktop applications and tools with customizable virtual keys on your mobile device. Streamline content creation, productivity, and more with powerful features and extensive plugin support.

Highlights
  • Virtual key press control
  • Customizable profiles and layouts
  • Extensive plugin support
  • Multi-action key triggers
  • Voice command integration
  • Personalized icons and animations
Features
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CONTROL APPS AND TOOLS WITH A VIRTUAL KEY PRESS Stream Deck Mobile is a full-fledged recreation of our iconic Stream Deck keypad. Now with an all-new design, more freedom to customize, and powerful features exclusive to iPhone and iPad. WORKS WITH WHAT YOU LOVE Stream Deck Mobile puts your setup at your fingertips, so you can control apps and tools without touching your mouse or keyboard. Perfect for content creation, productivity, video calls, conversations, lighting, audio, music, social media, and much more. ALL THE BEST OF STREAM DECK Profiles: Create specialized keypads, each with their own role Plugins: Get more actions to control your favorite apps and tools Icons: Personalize your keys with colorful images and animations Multi actions: String together a series of actions — all triggered by a single key Folders: Organize and group your actions for easy access Pages: Store even more actions on up to 10 additional pages -------------------------- STAY FREE Get 6 keys and unlimited actions — forever. OR GO PRO Get up to 64 keys — that’s double the number of our largest device, Stream Deck XL. Personalize your background — choose from our faceplate library or upload your own. Customize your layout — 5X3 or 8X8 keys? One big button? Your keypad, your choice. GETTING STARTED IS EASY Open Stream Deck on your computer, then connect wirelessly from your mobile device. Don't have the desktop app yet? Get it free for macOS or Windows. -------------------------- STREAM DECK ON IPHONE AND IPAD "Hey Siri" Hands tied? Across the room? Create custom voice commands and control your setup with a quick shoutout. Go dark or light Swap modes on the fly — or automatically. Some faceplates even change their look based on your appearance! Multitasking magic With iPad multitasking, use Stream Deck Mobile alongside your favorite apps or websites. You can even run two Stream Deck Mobile keypads at the same time! Power in numbers Pair Stream Deck Mobile with multiple computers or run Stream Deck Mobile on multiple devices — simultaneously. -------------------------- SO MUCH TO PERSONALIZE Discover community plugins, profiles, and icons you’ll love — then install them instantly. PLUGINS GALORE OBS Studio, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Discord, Spotify, VoiceMod, Philips Hue, Zoom, Teams, PowerPoint, and lots more. Thanks to Stream Deck SDK, new plugins keep coming. Stream Deck Mobile keeps getting better. And with everyone in on the action, anything is possible. -------------------------- INSTANTLY YOURS Accessing the legendary power of Stream Deck has never been easier. Go on, get started now with the device you already have!

Screenshots

Aires Studio4 screens
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile at 4.6 against Aires Studio's 2.3. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Aires Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (60% vs 42%). On price, ads 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. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Aires Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile has 5.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Aires Studio's written reviews are positive against 42% of Elgato Stream Deck Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aires Studio ships an update every 4 months, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Aires Studio versus Elgato Stream Deck Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAires StudioElgato Stream Deck Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8 ratings)4.6 (5.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better42.3% of reviews
Number of ratings85.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaylist Software Solutions IncCorsair Memory, Inc.

Customer experience

Aires Studio

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

All ratings5,687 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews523 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.5%

Bugs and requests

Aires Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Fails to detect/connect to computer
  • Profiles don't switch properly
  • Shortcuts don't work
  • Crashes OBS
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More buttons/customization options
  • Native iPad app support
  • Wired connection option
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Volume control for external devices
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  • Universal remote control support

In-app purchases

None

Aires Studio

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
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  • 12 Months1 Month trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Aires Studio free?
Aires Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elgato Stream Deck Mobile free?
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aires Studio or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile?
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile is rated higher. Aires Studio averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Elgato Stream Deck Mobile averages 4.6 from 5.9K ratings.
Do Aires Studio or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile have ads?
Neither Aires Studio nor Elgato Stream Deck Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aires Studio or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile?
Aires Studio ships an update every 4 months, and Elgato Stream Deck Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Aires Studio was updated on November 6, 2026 and Elgato Stream Deck Mobile on November 6, 2026.

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