Video Presentation Control vs Upstream™ Essentials
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video Presentation Control
This free utility app enables seamless collaboration and control of meeting presentations directly from your smartphone. Stream content wirelessly, preview sources, and manage layouts, audio, and more with intuitive controls. Enhance teamwork with note-taking, annotation, and chat features.
- Wireless content streaming
- Source preview and drag-and-drop
- Intuitive layout and audio control
- Note-taking and whiteboard annotation
- In-app chat room
- Multiple login options
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Join meetings via the ATEN Video Presentation Control App that allows you to collaborate and control meeting presentations directly from your smartphone. This free app features collaboration and control capabilities to help you deliver smooth, engaging, and productive meetings. Features include*: - Multiple Login Options: Auto search the network for devices and log in manually or via QR Code. - Wireless Streaming: Stream presentation content from your smartphone with ease or ‘Go Live’ to share content to participants located elsewhere. - Source Preview: Drag and drop what you want to see to where you want to see it to efficiently control the display of presentation sources. - Intuitive Control: Set layouts, switch presentation sources, control audio and more with a few simple taps. - Collaboration Features: Take notes, make annotations with the Whiteboard as well as instantly chat via the Chat Room * The supported features differ by models. Models Supported: VP2120, VP2420, VP2730, VP1420, VP1421, VP3520
Upstream™ Essentials
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IOGEAR UpStream™ Essentials Software FOR USE WITH THE IOGEAR UpStream Pro Dual Video Capture Adapter (GUV322) All the essentials you need to personalize and brand your livestream! UpStream™ Essentials is everything you need to personalize your livestream, right at your fingertips. Control and edit scenes to fully customize dual-camera livestreams in real-time for a broadcast level finish that is ready to stream to any online video platform. The Essentials of UpStream Essentials: Direct Your Stream Remotely Set up your camera gear and direct your show via your smartphone from anywhere Storyboard-Like Management Quick, smooth transitions for professional-level broadcasts during live events Intuitive Scene Editor Eight customizable scene presets for video layouts Chroma Key Effect Effortlessly change your video background to make live broadcasts even more engaging Superb Audio Management View audio sources and mix to perfection ensuring your viewers interact with an active broadcast
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Upstream™ Essentials at 10.0 against Video Presentation Control's 13.4. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Video Presentation Control ships an update every 3 months, Upstream™ Essentials every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Presentation Control | Upstream™ Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. | IOGEAR, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Video Presentation Control
No in-app purchases
Upstream™ Essentials
No in-app purchases
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