Comparison

Strata Macros vs Camo Studio

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

Camo Studio

Transform your iPad into a powerful streaming and recording studio. Connect cameras and microphones to create professional-quality content, stream console games, and enhance your video with advanced effects and overlays.

Highlights
  • Stream and record from iPad
  • Connect external cameras and mics
  • Stream console games
  • Multicam scene switching
  • Web overlay support
  • Stream chat and event controls
  • Video enhancements and adjustments
Features
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Dive into streaming, or record your next video, in just a few taps – hone your scene, connect your camera, and start creating with ease – all directly from your iPad. Why not try the iPad version of the 2023 Apple Design Award finalist app today? — STREAM & RECORD FROM ANYWHERE — Connect a camera and mic to your iPad and start streaming on the move, and simultaneously record your video to built-in storage or a connected SD card for editing and uploading high-quality content later. — SHARE YOUR CONSOLE GAMING MOMENTS — Stream console games with a capture card to Twitch, YouTube, Trovo and more. Setup your scene with tactile controls that make multi-feed and PiP (picture-in-picture) simple to configure. Take your streams to another level with web overlays, and always stay in control with integrated stream controls. — SEE MORE OF YOUR GAMES & LIVE VIDEO — Connect your iPad to your portable console, such as a Nintendo Switch, via a dongle or USB hub and use it as a bigger, sharper screen to heighten your gaming experience when you’re on the road. Or, if you’re looking to get a better viewfinder for your camera, plug it into your iPad and use it as a video monitor through Camo Studio. — SWITCH UP YOUR SCENES — Quickly switch between a collection of built-in or custom scenes with a tap to help engage your audience or show a different shot. Each scene can be configured individually with different cameras, video and audio sources, and output profiles. — PRO STREAMS WITH WEB OVERLAYS — Imbue your streams with your personal aesthetic, or a professional touch, with support for web overlays from StreamElements, Streams Labs, Uno Overlays and more. Import template or custom web overlays, with live content, alerts, embedded control panels, and a wide array of other widgets. — A ONE-APP STREAM CONTROL CENTRE — Stay in touch with your chat, trigger in-stream events, and check on your mods, all through Camo Studio’s stream panels. Add exactly the panels you need – each is custom to the streaming service you use, and gives you powerful controls for your livestreams. — POWERFUL VIDEO ENHANCEMENTS & ADJUSTMENTS — Camo Studio comes loaded with functionality that helps you stand out. Easily apply a subtle “Bokeh” effect to your background, or replace it or remove it entirely! Adjust the framing and orientation of each input feed, including Auto-framing modes that help you stay in-shot. — MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR IPAD — Your iPad supports connecting a breadth peripherals, external devices and cameras; making Camo Studio for iPad the most versatile Camo experience yet. M1 and M2 powered iPads can even run Camo Studio in the background while streaming or recording, capturing the device’s screen at the same time, and can integrate with your Stream Deck. — SECURITY AND PRIVACY FIRST — Camo Studio transmits your video directly to the streaming services of your choosing, and all recordings are entirely local to your iPad, connected storage device or selected storage service. Your data is your business, not ours. — NOT ONLY BUT ALSO! — - Pro-quality video in a range of resolutions, including 4K UHD, 1080p HD, and 720p - Built-in galleries come preloaded with backgrounds and filters to try in your videos - Work in landscape or portrait orientations, great for TikTok-style shots at 9:16 aspect ratio - Use your iPad’s front and back cameras as part of your scene - Looks great in light and dark mode - No ads in the app, ever — WE’RE HERE TO HELP — With millions of users trying our apps over the last decade, Reincubate is one of the UK’s most-loved software companies. We’re fanatical about supporting our users, and we’d love to help you make the most of Camo Studio on your iPad. Reach out to us any time: support@reincubate.com — LEARN MORE — About us: https://reincubate.com/camo/ipad/ How to make the most of Camo: https://reincubate.com/support/camo-ipad/how-to-use-camo-ipad/ FAQ: https://reincubate.com/support/camo-ipad/camo-ipad-faq/

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camo Studio at Free against Strata Macros's $19.99. Camo Studio also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months). Strata Macros's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, 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

Camo Studio 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

Camo Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camo Studio has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Strata Macros's written reviews are positive against 51% of Camo Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Strata Macros versus Camo Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrata MacrosCamo Studio
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews51.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark GilbertReincubate

Customer experience

Strata Macros

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

Camo Studio

All ratings1,678 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative33.4%

Bugs and requests

Strata Macros

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Camo Studio

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Not able to record while using your camera on your iPad
  • If I try to record an app in vertical orientation (for example, Clash Royale), it cuts off the top and bottom of the frame instead of adjusting it to the screen
  • Can't select Bluetooth mic as audio input and need audio mixer to add both video capture device audio and mic audio
  • The software somehow fails to save a recording the next time it is used if in the past, the iPad had shut off in the middle of a recording
  • When ever I try to minimise the app and open game stream gets stuck !
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  • Can not download
  • Screen Recording is fine Apps Audio is always 100% No matter how it is adjusted in the Audio Settings
  • It shows on my YT that the stream is going but all you can see is the few seconds of setting up the stream in the app, then nothing
  • It shows on my YT that the stream is going but all you can see is the few seconds of setting up the stream in the app, then nothing
  • External USB audio not working

Requested features

15 requests
  • Chroma Keying
  • No bandwidth settings
  • Bitte externes Mikrofon und externe Kamera zur gleiche Zeit ermöglichen
  • Give screen record with webcam features in iPad 9th generation
  • Multiple audio inputs (or forcing mono input)
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  • Change the shape of my camera feed
  • Pre recorded?
  • Need option to set output bit rate
  • Transitions and being able to bring in remote iOS cameras
  • Adjust the recording or live streaming bitrate
  • Stretch iPad display for fullscreen on YouTube
  • Overlay option for screen broadcast for like streamlabs alerts, HTML overlays, image overlays
  • Stretch screen option to fit all iPad screen on stream
  • Support switching input video format
  • Voice Isolation

In-app purchases

None

Strata Macros

No in-app purchases

None

Camo Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strata Macros free?
Strata Macros costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camo Studio free?
Camo Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strata Macros or Camo Studio?
Camo Studio is rated higher. Strata Macros averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Camo Studio averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Strata Macros or Camo Studio have ads?
Neither Strata Macros nor Camo Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strata Macros or Camo Studio?
Strata Macros ships an update every 21 months, and Camo Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Strata Macros was updated on September 9, 2026 and Camo Studio on September 23, 2026.

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