HollyView vs M/E Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HollyView
This app facilitates real-time wireless video transmission for monitoring and analysis. It allows users to doodle on images, record and share videos, and manage device firmware and diagnostics.
- Real-time monitoring
- Image analysis
- Photo doodling
- Video recording
- Firmware updates
- Device diagnostics
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HollyView is a wireless video transmission app by Shenzhen Hollyland Technology, enabling real-time monitoring, image analysis, photo doodling and sharing, video recording and sharing, firmware updates, and device diagnostics.
M/E Pilot
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M/E Pilot is an independent live production controller for compatible network-connected switchers. Connect directly from your iPhone or iPad—no companion computer, account, or cloud service required. FREE CONTROLS • Save and control one switcher • Discover devices on the local network or connect by IP/hostname • Select any available M/E • Switch Program and Preview • Use Cut, Auto, T-bar, and tally • Explore the fully navigable simulator PRO LIFETIME Start the full Pro experience for five days only when you choose. Upgrade once to unlock multiple switchers, custom layouts, advanced transitions, keys, AUX routing, macros, audio controls, and future Pro modules. No subscription. BUILT FOR LIVE WORK The interface adapts to iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape, with keyboard and pointer support on iPad. VoiceOver and Dynamic Type are supported. Connections and settings remain on your device. COMPATIBILITY Feature availability depends on the connected model and firmware. The app detects switcher capabilities and only presents supported controls. See the current validation matrix on our compatibility page. Setup, firmware updates, and USB configuration are not included. M/E Pilot is independently developed and is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Blackmagic Design. ATEM is a trademark of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HollyView at none against M/E Pilot's 1. HollyView also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. M/E Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HollyView asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HollyView | M/E Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳市昊一源科技有限公司 | Aron Scolaro |
Bugs and requests
HollyView
Reported bugs
40 issues- App not recognizing phone/iPad connection
- No feed when manually connecting
- App only works on older devices
- Black screen on iPad/Mac
- App won't connect after update
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- Firmware update fails
- Constant glitching and freezing
- WiFi issues
- Record button placement issue on iPhone SE
- New interface is clunky
- Cannot import LUTs
- App requires precise location
- No stream on iPhone 14
- M1 MBP not supported
- Stream address abnormal error
- Invisible text in stream setup
- App goes back to connect page
- Black screen after connecting
- Prompted to join HLD_null network
- Showing 'check input' error
- Random inbuilt LUT bug
- Screen goes black when applying installed LUTs
- App crashes and reboots iPad
- App quits randomly and reboots iPad
- Struggles with distance outdoors
- Prompts in Chinese characters
- Black bar over video stream
- App not working on iPhone 11 Pro Max
- App only shows signal strength, blank screen
- No internet connection error in WiFi option
- Check input source error on iPhone
- Resolution is 480p not 1080p
- App crashes constantly
- WiFi disconnects and app crashes
- Scanning QR code leads to system settings
- Manual code entry doesn't work
- Fix LTE WiFi issue
- App cannot connect when location/cellular disabled
- LUTs have strange purple coloring
- Laggy on iPad
Requested features
7 requests- Make auto brightness optional
- Hide iOS application bar
- True display out support
- Add remember serial number feature
- Allow deleting preset LUTs
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- De-squeeze option
- Add advanced functions like LUTS or contrast
M/E Pilot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HollyView
No in-app purchases
M/E Pilot
- Pro Lifetime$29.99
