Comparison

Upstream™ Essentials vs BrookSniper2

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

Head to head
About

Upstream™ Essentials

Features
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IOGEAR UpStream™ Essentials Software FOR USE WITH THE IOGEAR UpStream Pro Dual Video Capture Adapter (GUV322) All the essentials you need to personalize and brand your livestream! UpStream™ Essentials is everything you need to personalize your livestream, right at your fingertips. Control and edit scenes to fully customize dual-camera livestreams in real-time for a broadcast level finish that is ready to stream to any online video platform. The Essentials of UpStream Essentials: Direct Your Stream Remotely Set up your camera gear and direct your show via your smartphone from anywhere Storyboard-Like Management Quick, smooth transitions for professional-level broadcasts during live events Intuitive Scene Editor Eight customizable scene presets for video layouts Chroma Key Effect Effortlessly change your video background to make live broadcasts even more engaging Superb Audio Management View audio sources and mix to perfection ensuring your viewers interact with an active broadcast

About

BrookSniper2

Features
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Brook Sniper 2 App is the official mobile setup tool for Brook Sniper 2, allowing you to quickly connect your device with your iPhone and manage game profiles, key settings, macros, and RGB lighting. With the app, you can create and edit Configs for different platforms and games, and adjust mouse, keyboard, and controller settings based on your personal play style. You can also switch profiles, download official Configs, and back up your own settings directly from your phone. Main Features • Quickly connect to your Brook Sniper 2 device • Create, edit, and switch Configs • Adjust mouse sensitivity, deadzone, and curve settings • Customize keyboard and mouse button mapping • Edit macro commands and trigger methods • Adjust RGB colors, lighting modes, and brightness • Download official Configs and player-shared profiles • Upload, back up, and restore cloud Configs How to Use 1. Connect Sniper 2 to your game console first. 2. Press and hold the skull button on the device until the phone icon appears on the screen. 3. Open the Brook Sniper 2 App, and the system will automatically connect to the device. 4. After entering the home page, you can start setting up Config, Macro, RGB, and other features. This app requires the Brook Sniper 2 hardware device. Some features require member login. Actual supported functions may vary depending on device firmware version and connected platform.

Screenshots

Upstream™ Essentials4 screens
BrookSniper23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Upstream™ Essentials at 10.0 against BrookSniper2's 14.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Upstream™ Essentials versus BrookSniper2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpstream™ EssentialsBrookSniper2
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIOGEAR, Inc.Brook Design, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Upstream™ Essentials

No in-app purchases

None

BrookSniper2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Upstream™ Essentials free?
Upstream™ Essentials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrookSniper2 free?
BrookSniper2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Upstream™ Essentials or BrookSniper2 have ads?
Neither Upstream™ Essentials nor BrookSniper2 shows ads.

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