# TouchDirector Mini vs MixEffect Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MixEffect Pro at 64% against TouchDirector Mini's 0%. MixEffect Pro also leads on chart position (#191 vs unranked) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). TouchDirector Mini's advantage is price ($30.99 vs $49.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TouchDirector Mini costs $30.99 and MixEffect Pro $49.99 up front. MixEffect Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TouchDirector Mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

TouchDirector Mini holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixEffect Pro has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of TouchDirector Mini's written reviews are positive against 64% of MixEffect Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TouchDirector Mini ships an update monthly, MixEffect Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchDirector Mini | MixEffect Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$30.99** | $49.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdirector-mini/id1501018263/reviews)** | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixeffect-pro-paid-up-front/id1617749057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 72 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveSkills Menssen & Ebelt GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142401065) | [Adam Tow](https://appshunter.io/developer/376550492) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchDirector Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdirector-mini/id1501018263)

Control your ATEM switcher with a broadcast panel-style interface. Manage audio, playback, auxiliary outputs, DVEs, and more. Create and animate complex multi-PIP compositions with real-time macro generation for smooth visual effects.

**Highlights:** Broadcast panel-style ATEM control, Audio and HyperDeck playback control, Auxiliary output management, SuperSource/DVEK animation with real-time macros, Multi-PIP composition saving and loading, Streaming setup and data rate monitoring, Macro management and execution

**In-app purchases:** none


### MixEffect Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixeffect-pro-paid-up-front/id1617749057)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control your ATEM video switchers with a comprehensive remote interface. Manage switcher settings, audio, macros, media, and transitions. Features include animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, and customizable layouts.

**Highlights:** Multiple ATEM switcher control, Animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, Customizable layouts, Macro management with icons, Audio input gain and fader control, External camera Multiview support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchDirector Mini free?

TouchDirector Mini costs $30.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MixEffect Pro free?

MixEffect Pro costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TouchDirector Mini or MixEffect Pro?

TouchDirector Mini is rated higher. TouchDirector Mini averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MixEffect Pro averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do TouchDirector Mini or MixEffect Pro have ads?

Neither TouchDirector Mini nor MixEffect Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchDirector Mini or MixEffect Pro?

TouchDirector Mini ships an update monthly, and MixEffect Pro every 2 months. Most recently, TouchDirector Mini was updated on November 3, 2026 and MixEffect Pro on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*