Comparison

BDFD vs Control OBS

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

Head to head
About

BDFD

Design and deploy custom bots for Discord servers without needing to code. Create a variety of bots, from fun additions to moderation tools, and engage your community with unique commands. The app handles hosting on its own servers, not your device.

Highlights
  • No-code bot creation
  • Custom command building
  • Command template store
  • Managed bot hosting
  • Community support and tutorials
  • Premium advanced features
Features
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Build your own bot in minutes - no coding required. Bot Designer lets you create fully hosted bots right from your phone or tablet. From simple fun commands to advanced moderation tools, build almost any bot you can imagine. You focus on the bot; we take care of the hosting. Ever wanted your own chat or moderation bot but didn't know how to program? This is the app for you. Pick what your command should do, tap a few options, and your bot is live. FEATURES Create commands Easy command creator: build commands by ticking options, no code needed BDScript, a simple scripting language made for bot commands, when you want to go further Slash command support Built-in documentation for every function, right inside the app Command store Thousands of ready-made command templates created by the community Add any template to your bot in one tap Share your own commands with other creators Managed hosting We host your bot on our own servers. Your phone doesn't need to stay on. Hosting status at a glance, so you always know your bot is online Hosting time reminders so your bot never goes offline by surprise Premium AI functions for smarter, more capable commands Embed builder, image functions, bot logs and guild list Access to advanced functions and more powerful commands High-priority hosting and support Community A helpful support server where you can ask questions Hundreds of video tutorials made by the community Bot Designer for Discord is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Discord Inc.

About

Control OBS

This app provides comprehensive remote control for OBS Studio, allowing users to manage scenes, audio, streaming, recording, and custom actions from their mobile device. It features live previews, performance monitoring, and flexible connection options for both local and remote use.

Highlights
  • Scene switching with live previews
  • Real-time audio mixing and source control
  • Stream and recording start/stop with monitoring
  • Customizable action deck for quick commands
  • Live performance monitoring dashboard
  • Source and filter management
  • Virtual Camera and Replay Buffer control
Features
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Control OBS is the most complete OBS remote control app for iPhone. Created for IRL streamers first, but can be used by anyone! Whether you're a solo streamer, live event producer, or content creator, take full control of your OBS setup from anywhere in the world. --- SCENE CONTROL --- Switch scenes instantly with a single tap. Live scene previews let you see exactly what you're cutting to before you cut. Studio Mode is fully supported - preview and program views, scene transitions, and transition duration control all at your fingertips. --- AUDIO MIXING --- See every audio input in real time with live volume meters. Mute and unmute individual sources, or use Smart Mute All to silence everything in one tap and restore each source exactly as it was when you're ready. Filter inputs by scene so you only see what's relevant to your current setup. --- STREAM & RECORDING --- Start and stop your stream with a confirmation prompt so you never go live by accident. Monitor live bitrate, dropped frames, and data sent in real time. Recording controls include start, stop, and pause. Set recording to start automatically when your stream goes live, and stop when it ends - or override it per session with a single tap. --- ACTION DECK --- Build a fully customisable button deck for your most-used OBS actions. Fix broken media sources, toggle scene items, mute sources, switch scenes, start or stop your stream, save a replay clip, toggle Virtual Camera, and more. Assign custom colours, icons, and labels to make your deck your own. --- PERFORMANCE MONITORING --- A live stats dashboard shows CPU usage, memory, render lag, encoder lag, dropped frames, and stream bitrate with a quick graph. Know exactly how your system is performing without switching away from your broadcast. --- SOURCES & FILTERS --- Browse every source in your scenes, toggle visibility, and manage filters directly from your phone. Source renames in OBS are reflected in the app instantly. --- VIRTUAL CAM & REPLAY BUFFER --- Toggle Virtual Camera on and off and save replay clips to disk with a single tap - perfect for highlight capture mid-stream. --- CONNECTION OPTIONS --- Connect directly over your local network with automatic OBS discovery - just scan a QR code from OBS WebSocket settings or let the app find OBS for you. For remote access away from home, connect via a proxy URL from anywhere in the world. --- DESIGNED FOR STREAMERS --- Dark and light mode. Customisable tab order. Haptic feedback. Keep-screen-awake mode so your phone stays on during a broadcast. Session history to review past streams and recordings. Control OBS connects using the OBS WebSocket plugin, included with OBS Studio 28 and later. No additional software required. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Control OBS is an independent app for controlling OBS.

Screenshots

BDFD4 screens
Control OBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control OBS at 5.0 against BDFD's 4.0. Control OBS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). BDFD's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. BDFD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Control OBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control OBS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BDFD has 87 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of BDFD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Control OBS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BDFD ships an update every 2 weeks, Control OBS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BDFD versus Control OBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBDFDControl OBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (87 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJakub TomanaAntiScuff

Customer experience

BDFD

All ratings87 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative17.8%

Control OBS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BDFD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bot goes offline unexpectedly
  • Commands not working as expected
  • Hosting time not updating correctly
  • Invite link not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add 24/7 hosting option
  • Expand command and variable limits
  • Implement premium subscription
  • Improve tutorial and documentation
  • Add support for more coding languages

Control OBS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BDFD

One-time6
  • 1 premium point$2.99
  • 2 premium points$4.99
  • 4 premium points$7.99
Show 3 more
  • 8 premium points$13.99
  • 16 premium points$24.99
  • 24 premium points$34.99
None

Control OBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BDFD free?
BDFD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control OBS free?
Control OBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BDFD or Control OBS?
Control OBS is rated higher. BDFD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Control OBS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BDFD or Control OBS have ads?
BDFD shows ads; Control OBS does not.
Which is updated more often, BDFD or Control OBS?
BDFD ships an update every 2 weeks, and Control OBS every 2 months. Most recently, BDFD was updated on October 16, 2026 and Control OBS on October 2, 2026.

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