Comparison

ATOMOS vs BirdDog Cloud Connect

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

Head to head
About

ATOMOS

Control ATOMOS recording devices remotely via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings like gamma, gamut, and color space, and utilize monitoring and output controls. Ideal for hard-to-reach camera setups.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth LE control
  • Remote configuration and operation
  • Gamma and gamut adjustment
  • Custom 3D LUT application
  • 4K-to-HD downconversion
  • Image analysis tools
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The ATOMOS - Remote app provides external controls for ATOMOS devices including the Shogun, Shogun Ultra, Shogun CONNECT as well as all NINJA V equipped with the ATOMOS CONNECT accessory or an AtomX SYNC module. The app communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth LE to perform remote configuration and operation tasks. Input options let you select connection type, select gamma/EOTF, and adjust gamut settings. For monitoring, AtomRemote can control playback, select dynamic-range settings, apply custom 3-D LUTs, and use default color-space transformations. Output controls provide options for 4K-to-HD downconversion and HDR output. In addition to starting and stopping a recording, AtomRemote can activate a full suite of image-analysis tools, including exposure and focus assistance. Being able to adjust these settings remotely is ideal for situations where it is difficult or unsafe to access your rig, such as when it is mounted out of reach as part of a “crash cam" setup or on a gimbal or stabilizer.

About

BirdDog Cloud Connect

Easily connect and view video sources globally without complex network configurations. Experience low-latency video streaming for demanding production needs, supporting various editing and production systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time video source viewing
  • Global connectivity
  • Low-latency streaming
  • Supports production switchers
  • Supports editing systems
  • Secure access
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BirdDog Cloud Connect is designed for easily connecting and viewing your organization's video sources anywhere on the planet - no fiddly network setups, no firewall issues. World-leading performance for the most demanding low-latency video productions. Connect to your live production switcher – TriCaster or vMix* Connect to your editing systems – Avid Media Composer or Adobe CC* Stream presentations from NDI® sources* Share computer screens* Features: • Connect to your BirdDog Cloud service and view your video sources in real-time • View any NDI® video source anywhere on the planet from your armchair • Up to 1080p60 video quality • Secure access with your access token provided by your organization • Supports BirdDog Cloud Connect low latency connections *BirdDog Cloud installation required Free NDI® tools may be required

Screenshots

ATOMOS3 screens
BirdDog Cloud Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BirdDog Cloud Connect at every 10 days against ATOMOS's every 4 months. BirdDog Cloud Connect also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.3). ATOMOS's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BirdDog Cloud Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATOMOS ships an update every 4 months, BirdDog Cloud Connect every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ATOMOS versus BirdDog Cloud Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATOMOSBirdDog Cloud Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (9 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomos Ltd.BirdDog Australia PTY LTD

Customer experience

ATOMOS

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

BirdDog Cloud Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ATOMOS

No in-app purchases

None

BirdDog Cloud Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATOMOS free?
ATOMOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BirdDog Cloud Connect free?
BirdDog Cloud Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ATOMOS or BirdDog Cloud Connect?
BirdDog Cloud Connect is rated higher. ATOMOS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BirdDog Cloud Connect averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do ATOMOS or BirdDog Cloud Connect have ads?
Neither ATOMOS nor BirdDog Cloud Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATOMOS or BirdDog Cloud Connect?
ATOMOS ships an update every 4 months, and BirdDog Cloud Connect every 10 days. Most recently, ATOMOS was updated on September 11, 2026 and BirdDog Cloud Connect on June 1, 2026.

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