Comparison

Strata Macros vs RØDE Capture

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

Head to head
About

Strata Macros

Control BlackMagic Design ATEM switchers directly from your iOS device. Trigger macros, including HyperDeck control, with customizable button layouts. Requires a reliable Wi-Fi network for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Trigger ATEM macros
  • HyperDeck control via ATEM macros
  • Customizable button layouts
  • Color-coded buttons using macro notes
  • Direct Wi-Fi connection to ATEM switcher
Features
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Strata Macros is a Macro Control Panel for BlackMagic Design ATEM Switchers. Strata connects directly to your ATEM switcher via Wifi and your switcher's network connection. It does not require a separate computer. Strata Macros can even control ATEM attached HyperDecks through ATEM Macros. FEATURES: * Trigger native Atem macros, including HyperDeck Control * Multiple layouts for small and high density buttons * Buttons can be color coded using tags written into the ATEM macro notes. NOTE: This app is not designed for older ATEM Switchers not manufactured by BlackMagic Design. Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later and ATEM 3.4 or later Firmware. IMPORTANT: The control protocol uses UDP and is fairly intolerant to packet loss and network latency. It is very important to have a reliable, responsive WIFI network for Strata Pro to work reliably. Wifi router performance varies between vendors, and best results have been shown with Apple Airport wifi routers. Some 3rd party routers have shown to be unreliable due to latency or UDP packet loss. See http://www.gallery.co.uk/livepad/support.html for more details on optimising your Wifi environment for Strata. If you are concerned about your WIFI check connectivity to your ATEM first with the free "Strata View" app.

About

RØDE Capture

This app provides intuitive controls and powerful creative tools for professional video and audio recording. It offers dual camera modes and complete in-app control for compatible RØDE microphones, making it ideal for interviews, field reporting, and social media content creation.

Highlights
  • Dual camera modes (split screen, picture-in-picture)
  • Complete RØDE microphone control
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • Professional video and audio recording
  • Customizable video settings (aspect ratio, resolution, frame rate)
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RØDE Capture offers intuitive controls that are quick and easy to navigate, powerful creative tools such as split screen and picture-in-picture dual camera modes and is the only app with complete in-app control of RØDE microphones, including controlling gain, activating digital signal processing, and configuring your mic to perfectly suit your recording scenario. Whether you’re conducting video interviews, reporting in the field, or creating content for TikTok, Snapchat, or Instagram Reels, RØDE Capture is the perfect app for recording professional video and audio with ease. Key Features: • Fully featured and easy-to-use video app for iPhone • Complete in-app control of compatible RØDE microphones for capturing professional audio • Unique creative video effects, such as dual camera mode with picture-in-picture and split screen recording • Intuitive interface that is quick and easy to navigate and use • Free app, compatible with devices running iOS 16 and above Video Settings • Dual Camera Mode: Split Screen, Picture-in-Picture, Combined File, Separate Files • Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 4:3, 1:1 • Resolution: HD, FHD, 4K • Frame Rate (fps): 24, 30, 60 • Flashlight: On, Off • Countdown Timer (seconds): Off, 3, 5, 10 Supported RØDE Microphones • Wireless ME • Wireless GO II • Wireless GO • Wireless MICRO • Wireless PRO • VideoMic NTG • VideoMic GO II • AI-Micro • NT-USB+ To find out more about RØDE Capture, head to: https://www.rode.com/user-guides/rode-capture

Screenshots

RØDE Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RØDE Capture at Free against Strata Macros's $19.99. RØDE Capture also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 2). Strata Macros's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

RØDE Capture is free to download; Strata Macros costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Strata Macros against 2.9 for RØDE Capture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RØDE Capture has 70 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Strata Macros's written reviews are positive against 31% of RØDE Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strata Macros ships an update every 21 months, RØDE Capture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Strata Macros versus RØDE Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrata MacrosRØDE Capture
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.9 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better31.4% of reviews
Number of ratings270 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark GilbertRØDE Microphones

Customer experience

Strata Macros

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

RØDE Capture

All ratings70 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral11.4%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral18.6%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Strata Macros

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RØDE Capture

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Audio cuts out mid-recording
  • Lip-sync drift during playback
  • App crashes randomly during recording
  • Videos not saved to camera roll
  • Black screen flashing in split camera mode
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  • Autofocus fails with dual camera setup
  • White balance constantly shifts causing forced restart
  • False storage full warnings despite available space
  • Microphone not recognized despite proper cables
  • Audio levels not displaying before recording
  • Frame rate switching causes audio desynchronization
  • App won't open after reinstall
  • Microphone disconnects when phone sleeps
  • Video quality lower than expected
  • Screen layout issues on smaller iPhones
  • Camera switching creates mosaic-like visual glitch
  • Volume settings not remembered between sessions
  • App incompatible with certain external microphones (Shure MoveMic)
  • Recording stops randomly with error messages

Requested features

19 requests
  • 25fps and 50fps PAL frame rate support
  • Manual exposure and white balance controls
  • Zoom lens options (5x, 28mm, 35mm support)
  • Settings persistence between sessions
  • Teleprompter integration or overlay
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  • Exposure lock functionality
  • Shutter speed control
  • HDR10/Dolby Vision support
  • iPad full-screen support
  • Audio EQ settings
  • Ability to select specific microphones (AirPods, etc.)
  • Video metadata display (lens used, location, quality info)
  • Smooth zoom during recording
  • Front camera border styling options
  • Flashlight on/off toggle (not just auto)
  • Audio level monitoring with external mics
  • Internal backup saving to prevent data loss
  • Ability to record audio without video
  • Multitasking support for script reading

In-app purchases

None

Strata Macros

No in-app purchases

None

RØDE Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strata Macros free?
Strata Macros costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RØDE Capture free?
RØDE Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strata Macros or RØDE Capture?
Strata Macros is rated higher. Strata Macros averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RØDE Capture averages 2.9 from 70 ratings.
Do Strata Macros or RØDE Capture have ads?
Neither Strata Macros nor RØDE Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strata Macros or RØDE Capture?
Strata Macros ships an update every 21 months, and RØDE Capture every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strata Macros was updated on September 9, 2026 and RØDE Capture on September 23, 2026.

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