Comparison

TouchDirector vs Stream to Studio

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

Head to head
About

TouchDirector

Control your ATEM switcher with a broadcast panel-style interface. Manage audio, playback, auxiliary outputs, keys, media players, and SuperSource animations. Streamline your production with real-time macro generation and easy setup.

Highlights
  • Broadcast panel-style ATEM control
  • Audio and HyperDeck playback control
  • Auxiliary output management
  • SuperSource/DVEK animation
  • Real-time macro generation
  • Easy streaming setup
  • Multi PIP composition saving and loading
Features
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TouchDirector ATEM Panel app to control every ATEM switcher from ATEM Mini to the ATEM Constellation in broadcast panel style. In addition to PVW/PGM, quick macros and transition area, you can select one of the following sections: • Audio • HyperDeck playback control • Aux control (up to 24 with Constellation 8K) • M/E 1 Key and DSK sources control in broadcast panel style • ATEM internal media player control(up to 4 by Constellation 8K) • SuperSource/DVEK with box animation • WorldTally system • Streaming/recording • All macros Macro driven animation of SuperSource boxes and also up to 4 DVE key boxes with real-time generated macros. TouchDirector is generating, sending and executing animation macros in real-time. This revolutionary solution makes animation much smoother, for SuperSource animation in progressive formats and for DVE Key animation in broadcast quality in all progressive and interlaced formats. More TouchDirector features: • Save your Multi PIP compositions to your iCloud or other cloud services or share it with other iOS devices • Load compositions instantly or use Quick Composition buttons to prepare your upcoming Multi PIP events, it's like having multiple SuperSources! • Zoom up and down every single box e.g., to bring a talk guest from a discussion into front and back to the composition. Simply switch on the “single box zoom button”, and every box tapped by your finger will expand or collapse again, with just a touch on the visualized Multi PIP tool in the app! • Send all PIP boxes out of the screen after preparing. Then bring only the background on air and all boxes with a quick composition button animated back to the screen - an amazing effect! • Easy streaming setup for ATEM Mini Pro/ISO/Extreme with TouchDirector App for iPad. Copy and paste your streaming data and start streaming instantly without complicated XML editing. • Monitor your stream quality with the "Streaming data rate monitor", which records the data rates every second. Export streaming protocol e.g. for your client as chart in PNG format. • Select sources for all aux out in a broadcast panel design with customizable buttons. • Select sources for all upstream keys and all DSK keys in a broadcast panel design with customizable buttons. • Macros, Audio control, PVW/PGM row, AUX control, worldwide Tally, Media Player control, HyperDeck control. • PGM/PVW row is visible and switchable all the time, you can also swap PGM/PVW row to switch more comfortably on the iPad. • Manage and start up to 100 ATEM macros arranged in 10 groups and up to Quick macro buttons in definable number of rows between PGM/PVW and key area. • See the audio levels live and adjust them while controlling other part of the ATEM. Audio setup popup for every channel with on/off, tie, volume and balance slider. • See all AUX sources in one view and set them in broadcast panel style. • Send tally to your remote camera people and connect to them with team chat.(free: max. 4 participants) • Choose stills and clips in the ATEM integrated Media Player, tie clips with DSK or Transition (Media player 1 - 4). • Connect 1 or 2 HyperDecks (all models) and use it as fully automated integrated media player for pre-produced clips or key-animations (use fill and key output at the HyperDeck Mini for alpha channel clips). • Generate clip lists with mark in and out and set repeat for your clips stored on your HyperDeck and HyperDeck Mini. • Assign your HyperDeck inputs related to their physical inputs in the Deck Assignments, also for Key and Fill. • Control your Key and DSK pre multiplying in one view in the Key Assignment settings. • Assign your DVEK boxes to your desired upstream key in the Key Assignment settings. • Recording functionality, you are able to control the recording functionality of an ATEM Mini/Extreme with up to 2 connected SSDs. • Timecode functionality: TouchDirector can now set ATEM time code type and preset time code in the new recording area.

About

Stream to Studio

Stream live video from your mobile device to any SRT-compatible server. Ideal for remote reporting and studio integration, it offers high-quality streaming with features like two-way communication and professional timecode sync.

Highlights
  • Live stream to SRT-compatible servers
  • Two-way audio & video communication
  • High-quality Full HD & 4K streaming
  • HEVC (H.265) support
  • Flashlight toggle
  • Professional timecode sync
Features
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Live Stream from Anywhere – Professional Mobile Reporting Stream live to any SRT-compatible server (including vMix and other SRT decoders) directly from your iOS device.  Perfect for mobile reporters, remote broadcasts, and seamless integration with your studio production. Key Features: - Easy setup - Two-Way Communication – Full audio & video feedback from the studio to the reporter (requires SRTMiniServer in your studio). - High-Quality Streaming – Supports Full HD & 4K with HEVC (H.265) for efficient bandwidth use. - Flash Button – Instantly toggle the flashlight for better lighting in the field. - Professional Timecode Sync – VITC timecode with NTP synchronization for broadcast accuracy. Perfect for: - Remote reporters & journalists - Live productions with vMix, SRT-enabled decoders, and more - Low-latency, reliable streaming via SRT Note: For two-way communication (audio & video), your studio must run SRTMiniServer.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stream to Studio at Free against TouchDirector's $69.99. Stream to Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). TouchDirector's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Stream to Studio is free to download; TouchDirector costs $69.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stream to Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchDirector has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of TouchDirector's written reviews are positive against 75% of Stream to Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TouchDirector versus Stream to Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchDirectorStream to Studio
Price$69.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveSkills Menssen & Ebelt GbRMihail Garanin

Customer experience

TouchDirector

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Stream to Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

TouchDirector

No in-app purchases

None

Stream to Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchDirector free?
TouchDirector costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stream to Studio free?
Stream to Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TouchDirector or Stream to Studio?
Stream to Studio is rated higher. TouchDirector averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Stream to Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TouchDirector or Stream to Studio have ads?
Neither TouchDirector nor Stream to Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchDirector or Stream to Studio?
TouchDirector ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stream to Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, TouchDirector was updated on October 4, 2026 and Stream to Studio on October 7, 2026.

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