Comparison

ATEM Control vs LiveU Control+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote ATEM switcher control
  • Switch Program bus
  • Switch Preview bus
  • Switch Aux bus
  • Network connection control
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote equipment management
  • QR code or credential login
  • Configure unit parameters
  • Control connectivity
  • Add metadata
  • Start transmission
  • Monitor live video feeds
  • View network performance
Features
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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.

Screenshots

ATEM Control3 screens
LiveU Control+4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ATEM Control versus LiveU Control+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATEM ControlLiveU Control+
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ОмelchukLiveU

Customer experience

ATEM Control

Written reviews41 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.6%

LiveU Control+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ATEM Control

No in-app purchases

None

LiveU Control+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATEM Control free?
ATEM Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveU Control+ free?
LiveU Control+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ATEM Control or LiveU Control+ have ads?
Neither ATEM Control nor LiveU Control+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATEM Control or LiveU Control+?
ATEM Control ships an update every 4 months, and LiveU Control+ every 2 months. Most recently, ATEM Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and LiveU Control+ on October 20, 2026.

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