Comparison

MediaLink Switcher vs Switcher Pro

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

Head to head
About

MediaLink Switcher

This app allows you to capture and edit video from multiple sources in real time for live streaming. Enhance your broadcasts with text, graphics, and multi-view layouts. Stream directly to popular platforms or record high-quality footage.

Highlights
  • Live streaming to Facebook and YouTube
  • Insert prerecorded video clips
  • Multi-view layouts (split-screen, PiP)
  • Real-time text, title, and graphic overlays
  • Audio mixer and control
  • Scoreboard and web browser overlays
  • Record 1080P video
Features
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MediaLink Switcher obtains iPhones/iPads front and rear camera, MP4 files, and video of iCapture device, and edit it in real time for live streaming on Facebook or YouTube. It is perfect for outdoor action, sports, in real live, marketing and creative content, education and training sessions, live events, talk shows and podcasts, meetings and company announcements, product demonstrations, and more. And the intuitive interface ensures everyone can create stunning videos. Functional Overview: - Social video integrations Stream live directly to Facebook and YouTube. - Insert prerecorded video Roll in prerecorded video for openers or special segments by adding local video. - Multi view layouts Display multiple video sources at once in split-screen, picture-in-picture or multi-split screen layouts. - Audio mixer and control Tracking, locking or multi-channel audio mixer for the video source to cope with various complex occasions to ensure perfect sound for viewers. - Real-time editing Add text, title, rolling title, image, time, audio, etc. in real time. - Score board overlay Keep score during sports streams with customizable Scoreboard templates. - Web browser overlay You can connect live-streaming alert platforms such as Streamlabs by web source overlay. - View comments The Facebook and YouTube comments are displayed on the screen through the watch comments function. - Record Record 1080P high-quality real-time videos and store them in iPhones/iPads. - RTMP streaming Use RTMP data to stream to Twitter, Vimeo, Ustream, Restream, and nearly anywhere else. Auto-renewing subscription statement: 1. Payment: The "Remove Watermark-Renewable Subscription" product is an automatic renewal product. After confirming the purchase, your App Store account will be debited. 2. Automatic renewal: 24 hours before your subscription period expires, Apple will automatically deduct the fee from your App Store account, and the validity period of "Remove Watermark" will be automatically extended after the payment is successful. 3. Turn off the service: If you want to cancel the automatic renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal in the App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the subscription expires, and the fee will not be deducted after it is turned off. If you do not close your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to have agreed to continue your subscription. 4. Service Agreement: https://www.create-medialink.com/medialink-terms-of-service

About

Switcher Pro

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a powerful remote control for OBS Studio. Effortlessly manage scenes, audio, and stream/recording status with live previews and detailed statistics. Quick setup via QR code or auto-discovery makes it easy to connect.

Highlights
  • Scene switching with live preview
  • Audio mixer with monitoring
  • Start/stop streaming and recording
  • Manual transition control
  • QR code connection setup
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Stream and recording statistics
Features
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Switcher Pro turns your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a professional remote control for OBS Studio. Switch scenes, control audio, start and stop streaming or recording, and monitor your broadcast — all from the palm of your hand. Features: - Scene switching with live preview thumbnails - Audio mixer with real-time level monitoring - Start/stop streaming and recording - T-Bar manual transition control - QR code scanning for quick connection setup - Multiple connection profiles - Stream and recording statistics - Session logging and history - Apple Watch companion app - Studio mode with preview/program switching - Auto-discovery of OBS instances on your network Free version includes basic scene switching. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock all features — no subscriptions, yours forever. Requires OBS Studio 28+ with WebSocket Server enabled (Tools > WebSocket Server Settings).

Screenshots

MediaLink Switcher4 screens
Switcher Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Switcher Pro at 5.0 against MediaLink Switcher's 3.7. Switcher Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). MediaLink Switcher's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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. MediaLink Switcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Switcher Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Switcher Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of MediaLink Switcher's written reviews are positive against 100% of Switcher Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaLink Switcher ships an update monthly, Switcher Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MediaLink Switcher versus Switcher Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaLink SwitcherSwitcher Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreate-Media Technology Co., Ltd.Christopher Van Hoose

Customer experience

MediaLink Switcher

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative16.0%

Switcher Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MediaLink Switcher

Subscriptions1
  • Remove watermark$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove watermark$1.99
1 purchases

Switcher Pro

One-time1
  • Switcher Pro Unlimited$19.99

Questions

Is MediaLink Switcher free?
MediaLink Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Switcher Pro free?
Switcher Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MediaLink Switcher or Switcher Pro?
Switcher Pro is rated higher. MediaLink Switcher averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Switcher Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MediaLink Switcher or Switcher Pro have ads?
Neither MediaLink Switcher nor Switcher Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaLink Switcher or Switcher Pro?
MediaLink Switcher ships an update monthly, and Switcher Pro every 3 days. Most recently, MediaLink Switcher was updated on October 19, 2026 and Switcher Pro on October 24, 2026.

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