ATEM Control vs LiveU Control+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ATEM Control
Remotely manage BlackMagic ATEM switchers over a network. Switch sources between Program, Preview, and Aux buses directly from your device. Requires a stable Wi-Fi connection and is tested on version 7.5 and later.
- Remote ATEM switcher control
- Switch Program bus
- Switch Preview bus
- Switch Aux bus
- Network connection control
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ATEM Control is a control surface for an ATEM switcher on your network. Cut the program, mix the audio, and shade cameras from an iPhone that stays awake for the whole show. SWITCHER Choose Program or Preview, then cut or take an auto transition. Route a source to an auxiliary output. On a switcher with two mix effects, work ME1 and ME2 from the same panel. Eight source buttons follow the tally: red on program, green on preview, amber when a source is on both. Hold a button to assign a different input, and add a photo so you can find it in the dark. Media players, color generators, color bars, black, upstream keyers, and downstream keyers are on the same screen. AUDIO Faders for the switcher mixer, classic or Fairlight. Set each input Off, On, or audio-follow-video, and watch the meters while you ride the level. Master can follow fade to black. Mute the monitor. Headphones have their own level. CAMERA Shade Blackmagic cameras through the switcher: iris and auto iris, pedestal, gain, shutter, ND, white balance, and tint. Camera buttons use the same program and preview tally as the switcher. Lock the panel when the show is live. Tally stays visible, and the buttons stay put until you unlock. ATEM Control talks only to the switcher address you enter. It does not stream or record. It is an independent app and is not affiliated with Blackmagic Design. Requires an ATEM switcher on the same network. iPhone, iOS 15 or later.
LiveU Control+
This app allows users to manage and control LiveU broadcasting equipment remotely. It enables configuration of unit parameters, connectivity control, metadata addition, and transmission initiation. Users can also monitor live video feeds and network performance.
- Remote equipment management
- QR code or credential login
- Configure unit parameters
- Control connectivity
- Add metadata
- Start transmission
- Monitor live video feeds
- View network performance
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Effortlessly manage your LiveU equipment on the go with LiveU Control+. Simply pair a unit via QR code or log in with your LiveU credentials, and you're ready to go! Configure the unit’s parameters, control connectivity, add metadata, and start the transmission. You can also monitor ongoing transmissions by previewing the video feeds and even view network performance through the bit rate graphs. Our app supports a range of LiveU equipment, including single-camera units like LU200, LU300, and LU600/610 series, as well as the multi-camera-capable LU800 field unit and the new LU810 fixed encoder.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LiveU Control+ at Free against ATEM Control's $4.99. LiveU Control+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
LiveU Control+ is free to download; ATEM Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ATEM Control ships an update every 4 months, LiveU Control+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ATEM Control | LiveU Control+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 2.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Омelchuk | LiveU |
Customer experience
ATEM Control
LiveU Control+
In-app purchases
ATEM Control
No in-app purchases
LiveU Control+
No in-app purchases









