VideoHubControl vs netool.io Pro2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VideoHubControl
Remotely control Blackmagic Smart Videohub, Compact Videohub, Micro Videohub, and other Blackmagic VideoHubs. Save and load custom presets for quick access to your video routing configurations.
- Remote control for Blackmagic VideoHubs
- Supports Smart, Compact, and Micro models
- Add and manage multiple Video Hubs
- Save and load custom presets
- Intuitive user interface
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This app is designed for remote control of matrix video hub Blackmagic Smart Videohub, Compact Videohub, Micro Videohub, and other Blackmagic VideoHub’s. Add your video Hubs, save and load presets
netool.io Pro2
This utility app connects to specialized hardware for network testing and automation. It offers faster configuration, enhanced reliability, and advanced features like SSH automation for tagged and untagged ports. Supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection
- Network automation via SSH
- Discovery Protocol
- DHCP Detection
- VLAN ID detection
- PCAP Capture
- ARP Scanning
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This is the companion app for your new netool.io Pro2. The new netool.io Pro2 hardware is 5 times faster and brings Bluetooth to be able to connect quickly without the need to use Wi-fi. The netool Pro2 is the second version of the Pro line. Time is valuable, so with the faster hardware means faster configuration changes and a smoother experience. Using ether Bluetooth or Wi-Fi you can connect the netool.io Pro2 app to your netool.io Pro2 tester and network automation tool. The netool.io Pro2 is not just faster but more reliable which means we had to write a new app for the new hardware to get the speed and reliability we needed. The netool.pro2 brings the features of the Lite and adds networking automation using SSH. netool.io Pro2's Features - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection support - Discovery Protocol - DHCP Detection - Tag VLAN ID detection - Internet Detection - Flash Port Mode - Save Discovery to Tag Discovery - netool.cloud Support - Share Functions - Trace Route - 802.1X Support - PCAP Capture to USB Drive - Untagged Port Configuration Automation - Tagged VLAN Port Configuration Automation - IF/Then Switch Configuration Automation - ARP Scanning
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VideoHubControl at 60% against netool.io Pro2's 0%. VideoHubControl also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (32 vs 7). netool.io Pro2's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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
netool.io Pro2 is free to download; VideoHubControl costs $9.99 up front. VideoHubControl sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. netool.io Pro2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
VideoHubControl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of VideoHubControl's written reviews are positive against 0% of netool.io Pro2's.
VideoHubControl ships an update every 2 months, netool.io Pro2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VideoHubControl | netool.io Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | 4.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Омelchuk | Netool LLC |
Customer experience
VideoHubControl
netool.io Pro2
In-app purchases
VideoHubControl
- Lock and Unlock Outputs$0.99
- Saving and loading Presets$1.99
netool.io Pro2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VideoHubControl free?
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