Comparison

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile vs BZBGEAR Switch Control

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

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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!

About

BZBGEAR Switch Control

Manage and control BZBGEAR Matrix Switchers and AVoIP systems with this versatile application. It offers simplified device handling, user-friendly source switching, and effortless video wall setup with advanced image settings.

Highlights
  • Simplified device management
  • User-friendly source switching
  • Drag-and-drop video wall setup
  • Advanced image settings
  • Preview connected sources
  • Preset settings for operation
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BZBGEAR Switch Control is a versatile software application designed to manage and control BZBGEAR Matrix Switchers and AVoIP systems. This application focuses on providing robust technical functionality while ensuring ease of use. KEY FEATURES Simplified Device Handling: Easily add, rename, and remove devices, streamlining initial setup. Preview connected sources to verify configurations quickly. - User-Friendly Source Switching: Switch between sources seamlessly through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. Benefit from preset settings for efficient operation. - Effortless Video Wall Setup: Configure video walls effortlessly with a drag-and-drop interface. - Access Advanced Image Settings: Explore advanced options such as bezel correction and layout customization. Supported Devices: Matrix Switchers: BG-UHD-44M, BG-UHD-88M, BG-UHD-1616M BG-UM44-100M-KIT, BG-UM44-150L-KIT, BG-UM-88ANS, BG-UM88-100M-KIT, BG-UM88-150L-KIT BZ-MVS4X4-4K, BG-MVS4X4-4KL, BZ-MVS8X8-4K BG-4K-VP44, BG-4K-VP44PRO, BG-4K-VP88, BG-4K-VP99PRO BG-8K-44MA, BG-8K-88MA AV over IP: BG-IPGEAR-PRO Series (BG-IPGEAR-PRO-C, BG-IPGEAR-PRO-R, BG-IPGEAR-PRO-T) BG-IPGEAR Series (BG-VOP-CB, BG-VOP-MT), BG-IPGEAR-ULTRA Video Walls: BG-UHD-VW24, BG-UHD-VW29

Screenshots

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile4 screens
BZBGEAR Switch Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BZBGEAR Switch Control at none against Elgato Stream Deck Mobile's 5. BZBGEAR Switch Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). Elgato Stream Deck Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. BZBGEAR Switch Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BZBGEAR Switch Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile versus BZBGEAR Switch Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElgato Stream Deck MobileBZBGEAR Switch Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorsair Memory, Inc.Vetech Enterprise Inc

Customer experience

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

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

BZBGEAR Switch Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

BZBGEAR Switch Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

BZBGEAR Switch Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elgato Stream Deck Mobile free?
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BZBGEAR Switch Control free?
BZBGEAR Switch Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile or BZBGEAR Switch Control?
BZBGEAR Switch Control is rated higher. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while BZBGEAR Switch Control averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Elgato Stream Deck Mobile or BZBGEAR Switch Control have ads?
Neither Elgato Stream Deck Mobile nor BZBGEAR Switch Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile or BZBGEAR Switch Control?
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and BZBGEAR Switch Control every 2 months. Most recently, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile was updated on October 15, 2026 and BZBGEAR Switch Control on October 1, 2026.

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