# TouchDirector vs MixEffect Pro

The clearest difference is price: MixEffect Pro at $49.99 against TouchDirector's $69.99. MixEffect Pro also leads on device support (4 vs 1). TouchDirector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

TouchDirector costs $69.99 and MixEffect Pro $49.99 up front. MixEffect Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TouchDirector asks for nothing beyond the download.

TouchDirector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of TouchDirector's written reviews are positive against 64% of MixEffect Pro's.

TouchDirector ships an update every 6 weeks, MixEffect Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchDirector | MixEffect Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $69.99 | **$49.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdirector/id1450852852/reviews)** | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixeffect-pro-paid-up-front/id1617749057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 79 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSkills Menssen & Ebelt GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142401065) | [Adam Tow](https://appshunter.io/developer/376550492) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchDirector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdirector/id1450852852)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MixEffect Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixeffect-pro-paid-up-front/id1617749057)

Control your ATEM video switchers with a comprehensive remote interface. Manage switcher settings, audio, macros, media, and transitions. Features include animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, and customizable layouts.

**Highlights:** Multiple ATEM switcher control, Animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, Customizable layouts, Macro management with icons, Audio input gain and fader control, External camera Multiview support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchDirector free?

TouchDirector costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MixEffect Pro free?

MixEffect Pro costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TouchDirector or MixEffect Pro?

TouchDirector is rated higher. TouchDirector averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MixEffect Pro averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do TouchDirector or MixEffect Pro have ads?

Neither TouchDirector nor MixEffect Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchDirector or MixEffect Pro?

TouchDirector ships an update every 6 weeks, and MixEffect Pro every 2 months. Most recently, TouchDirector was updated on November 2, 2026 and MixEffect Pro on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*