Comparison

vMix Panel vs OBS 4K

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

Head to head
About

vMix Panel

Design custom control panels for live video production software on your iPad or iPhone. Sync templates and user icons from your computer via Wi-Fi to control your switcher remotely.

Highlights
  • Custom control panel design
  • Template and icon syncing
  • Remote vMix control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • iPad and iPhone support
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Control vMix software switcher from your iPad ! 1. Design your own custom control panel using the vMix Panel Builder desktop software (available from the vMix forum under 3rd party apps or at https://studio793.ca) 2. Use the "Sync icon" to Sync and transfer your Templates and UserIcons from your computer to your iPad via Wifi Network. 3. Set the vMix IP in the preferences (cog icon). 4. Select the "folder icon" to choose the Template file you wish to load . 4. Start controlling vMix with your iPad or iPhone.

About

OBS 4K

Transform your iPhone into a professional 4K webcam for your Mac. Stream in high resolution with ultra-low latency and advanced controls. Ideal for video conferencing, live streaming, and content creation.

Highlights
  • 4K, 1080p, 720p streaming
  • Ultra-low latency
  • H.265 hardware encoding
  • Multiple lens support
  • Full zoom and exposure control
  • Custom stream profiles
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a professional 4K camera for your Mac. OBS 4K streams your iPhone camera in stunning 4K resolution over USB or WiFi, with ultra-low latency H.265 hardware encoding. KEY FEATURES: • 4K, 1080p, and 720p streaming over USB or WiFi • H.265 hardware encoding for crystal-clear quality at minimal bandwidth • Ultra-low latency — see your camera feed in real time • Multiple lens support — switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto • Screen curtain mode to save battery while streaming PRO FEATURES: • 60 fps smooth capture for professional-quality video • Full zoom and exposure control with real-time adjustments • Focus and exposure lock for consistent shots • Custom stream profiles for quick setup • Advanced ISO, white balance, and torch controls PERFECT FOR: • Video conferencing (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) • Live streaming (OBS Studio, Streamlabs) • Content creation and YouTube recording • FaceTime calls in stunning quality • Professional video production OBS 4K creates a virtual camera on your Mac, so any app that uses a webcam can use your iPhone’s powerful camera system. Connect via USB for the best quality, or go wireless with WiFi. Download now and transform your iPhone into the ultimate webcam. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ioscorner.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

vMix Panel3 screens
OBS 4K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: vMix Panel at 100% against OBS 4K's 29%. vMix Panel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). OBS 4K's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OBS 4K sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. vMix Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBS 4K holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of vMix Panel's written reviews are positive against 29% of OBS 4K's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vMix Panel ships an update every 6 months, OBS 4K monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
vMix Panel versus OBS 4K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervMix PanelOBS 4K
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings523 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard AugertHuseyin Bagana

Customer experience

vMix Panel

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OBS 4K

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

vMix Panel

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OBS 4K

Subscriptions2
  • OBS 4K Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • OBS 4K Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBS 4K Pro Lifetime$103.99

Questions

Is vMix Panel free?
vMix Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBS 4K free?
OBS 4K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, vMix Panel or OBS 4K?
OBS 4K is rated higher. vMix Panel averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while OBS 4K averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.
Do vMix Panel or OBS 4K have ads?
Neither vMix Panel nor OBS 4K shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vMix Panel or OBS 4K?
vMix Panel ships an update every 6 months, and OBS 4K monthly. Most recently, vMix Panel was updated on September 30, 2026 and OBS 4K on October 14, 2026.

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