Comparison

Middle Setup vs MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client

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

Head to head
About

Middle Setup

This application facilitates the pairing of specific hardware controllers with Blackmagic cameras, enabling remote control of camera settings like iris, shutter, and color correction. It transforms gimbals and cameras into network-controlled PTZ heads, with advanced capabilities for controlling multiple gimbals simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Pair APC/APC-R with Blackmagic Camera
  • Set Camera ID
  • Network-controlled PTZ head
  • Control multiple DJI gimbals
  • Remote Iris, Shutter, Focus control
  • Color correction features
Features
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Middle Setup is the companion app for the APC‑R, the wireless camera controller by Middle Things. Set up your rig in seconds, straight from your iPhone — no laptop needed on set. Supports APC-R and APC-R Mini. PAIR YOUR BLACKMAGIC CAMERA Scan, select and pair your Blackmagic camera over Bluetooth directly through the APC‑R — Pocket Cinema 4K/6K, URSA, PYXIS cameras and more. Enter the camera's PIN once and the APC‑R reconnects to it automatically from then on. READY FOR THE ATEM WORKFLOW Give each APC‑R its camera number and it responds to exactly the right commands from your switcher. Check live camera settings at a glance — ISO, shutter, white balance, aperture, focus, timecode — and adjust them or start/stop recording remotely. DRIVE YOUR GIMBAL Control CAN‑bus gimbals (DJI Ronin family) with a virtual joystick, precision step buttons and a hold‑to‑zoom rocker with adjustable speed. Set soft‑limit end points, recenter, autotune, calibrate motors, and put the head to sleep or wake it — all from the app. CONFIGURE THE NETWORK Set Ethernet and Wi‑Fi credentials and IP configuration (DHCP or static) for the Middle Control link, watch the live connection status, and adjust the tally light brightness to match your studio. BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD • Automatic reconnection when the APC‑R restarts or moves out of range • Robust pairing with automatic retries and clear error messages • Optional connection password so only your team can access your units • Identify function to blink a unit's tally when you're rigging several • Works alongside Middle Control on macOS/Windows for full multi‑camera control Requires a Middle Things APC‑R or APC‑R Mini. The Lite version is not supported. Bluetooth is used only to find and configure your controller.

About

MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client

Features
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Everything in view in the control center Access to your video surveillance systems Whether you are a small company or a global corporation - whether you are at home, at work or on the road: With flexible access options, you are always in control of your MOBOTIX HUB and thus of your entire video security network and all third-party systems connected to it. Get all essentials at a glance - free of charge and conveniently from your smartphone or tablet. The Mobile Client application allows you to playback directly on your mobile device. You can listen to audio recordings, talk about the camera using the push-to-talk button, respond to access control requests, and receive push notifications about events and triggered alarms. The MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client is available in various languages and supports all generations of mobile networks. Mobile Client • Free application for Apple® devices • View live and recorded video directly from your phone or tablet • Send live video from your phone directly to the MOBOTIX HUB VMP The communication between the mobile server and mobile client supports HTTPS, ensuring secure authentication and encryption of all exchanged information. To protect the system from cyberattacks via the mobile client it is possible to apply a two step verification process for users accessing the MOBOTIX HUB Video Management Platform.

Screenshots

Middle Setup4 screens
MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Middle Setup at every 3 weeks against MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Middle Setup ships an update every 3 weeks, MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and February 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Middle Setup versus MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiddle SetupMOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiddle MotionMOBOTIX AG

In-app purchases

None

Middle Setup

No in-app purchases

None

MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Middle Setup free?
Middle Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client free?
MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Middle Setup or MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client have ads?
Neither Middle Setup nor MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Middle Setup or MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client?
Middle Setup ships an update every 3 weeks, and MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client every 4 months. Most recently, Middle Setup was updated on September 14, 2026 and MOBOTIX HUB Mobile Client on February 27, 2026.

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