Comparison

ATEM Control vs Aervivo CommandIQ

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

Aervivo CommandIQ

Manage your home network and smart devices with advanced parental controls. Create custom profiles, block content, and prioritize devices for a tailored Wi-Fi experience. Monitor network usage and set up guest networks easily.

Highlights
  • Parental controls
  • Individual user profiles
  • Content blocking
  • Device priority management
  • Guest network creation
  • Network usage monitoring
Features
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With Aervivo CommandIQ you drive the smart home experience. Use the parental controls feature to create individual profiles, block unwanted content, and customize your family's Wi-Fi experience. Manage your network with device priority, device management, creating guest networks, and viewing network usage.

Screenshots

ATEM Control3 screens
Aervivo CommandIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aervivo CommandIQ at Free against ATEM Control's $4.99. On update cadence, 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

Aervivo CommandIQ 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ATEM Control versus Aervivo CommandIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATEM ControlAervivo CommandIQ
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ОмelchukAervivo, Inc.

Customer experience

ATEM Control

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

Aervivo CommandIQ

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

In-app purchases

None

ATEM Control

No in-app purchases

None

Aervivo CommandIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATEM Control free?
ATEM Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aervivo CommandIQ free?
Aervivo CommandIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ATEM Control or Aervivo CommandIQ have ads?
Neither ATEM Control nor Aervivo CommandIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATEM Control or Aervivo CommandIQ?
ATEM Control ships an update every 4 months, and Aervivo CommandIQ every 4 months. Most recently, ATEM Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and Aervivo CommandIQ on October 21, 2026.

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