# ATEMTally vs DirectorMonitor

The clearest difference is price: DirectorMonitor at Free against ATEMTally's $1.99. ATEMTally's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DirectorMonitor is free to download; ATEMTally costs $1.99 up front. DirectorMonitor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ATEMTally asks for nothing beyond the download.

ATEMTally ships an update every 6 weeks, DirectorMonitor every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATEMTally | DirectorMonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | **26.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Омelchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438038501) | [Odeon Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304855629) |

## What reviewers say

### ATEMTally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atemtally/id1502443299)

This app transforms your iPhone and Apple Watch into a visual and haptic tally light system for ATEM switchers. It provides clear on-air and preview status indicators, even on the lock screen and Dynamic Island, ensuring you always know your camera's status.

**Highlights:** On-air and preview status indicators, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activities, Apple Watch mirroring and haptic alerts, Customizable vibration and notification settings, Automatic ATEM switcher discovery, Works with various ATEM switcher models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### DirectorMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directormonitor/id1542256662)

This app provides comprehensive monitoring and control for BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers. It allows users to view multi-view, program/preview outputs, and control primary and macro buttons, with advanced customization options for a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Control ATEM Mini primary and macro buttons, View ATEM MultiView, Program/Preview outputs, Control ATEM Mini via MultiView panes, Full HomeKit switch control, Customizable control board, Configure multiple ATEM Minis, Manage ATEM storage and HyperDeck playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DirectorMonitor | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ATEMTally free?

ATEMTally costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DirectorMonitor free?

DirectorMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ATEMTally or DirectorMonitor have ads?

Neither ATEMTally nor DirectorMonitor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ATEMTally or DirectorMonitor?

ATEMTally ships an update every 6 weeks, and DirectorMonitor every 5 weeks. Most recently, ATEMTally was updated on November 3, 2026 and DirectorMonitor 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.*