UpStream Studio vs V
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UpStream Studio
This software enables users to create professional-quality video content for direct streaming to popular platforms. It offers scene customization, picture-in-picture capabilities, and audio management for individual inputs. Network and broadcast settings are also manageable within the application.
- Direct streaming to CDN platforms
- Preview window for selected scenes
- 8 customizable scenes
- Picture-in-picture display
- Audio management for individual inputs
- Stream broadcast settings management
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IOGEAR UpStream Studio™ Video Production Software FOR USE WITH THE IOGEAR UPSTREAM PRO VIDEO PRODUCTION SWITCH (GUV303) Create flawless, professional-quality content with UpStream Studio - Stream directly to any CDN platform (Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) -Preview window for selected scene ensures you are never caught off guard by next scene -Easily transition between 8 customizable scenes (text/image overlays, PIP, and layout) -Allows for picture-in picture display -Adjust sound output of individual inputs with Audio Management -Manage network and stream broadcast settings
V
This app provides remote control for the Roland V-8HD HD Video Switcher via an iPad's touch interface. It allows for extended control during events, remote adjustments from different locations, and frees up the switcher's preview monitor.
- Remote control for V-8HD
- Switch video and mix audio
- Adjust audio volume and effects
- Set up and cue sequencer
- Trigger macros and preset memories
- Trigger connected video recorder
- Adjust video output
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-Headline- Remote Control App for the V-8HD HD Video Swicher -Thumbnail Caption- Dedicated iPad app for remotely controlling the Roland V-8HD HD Video Swicher. -Overview- The free V-8HD Remote app allows you to operate most functions on the V-8HD HD Video Swicher from the convenience of your iPad’s touch interface. Use the app for extended control during events, remotely adjust settings from different spots in a venue, and free up the V-8HD's preview monitor for other functions. -Bullets- · iPad remote control app for the V-8HD · Wired operation · Connects via USB · Switch video and mix audio · Specify the video effect assigned to each bus · Adjust audio volume and effect levels · Set up and cue the sequencer · Set up and trigger macros and preset memories · Trigger a connected video recorder · Adjust the video output · Access system settings -Detail- Where to Find the V-8HD Remote App For download and compatibility information, visit the V-8HD Remote page on the App Store for iPad. -Detail- Operation Notes · To use the V-8HD Remote app, the V-8HD must be running Version 3.00 or later. · For instructions on setting up communication between the V-8HD and your iPad, refer to the V-8HD Remote Connection Guide. · For other related settings, refer to the V-8HD Reference Manual.
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 50% against UpStream Studio's 0%. V also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8). UpStream Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
V holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of UpStream Studio's written reviews are positive against 50% of V's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UpStream Studio | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 245 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IOGEAR, Inc. | Roland Corporation |
Customer experience
UpStream Studio
V
In-app purchases
UpStream Studio
No in-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
Questions
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