Comparison

Stream to Studio vs Switcher Pro

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

Head to head
About

Stream to Studio

Stream live video from your mobile device to any SRT-compatible server. Ideal for remote reporting and studio integration, it offers high-quality streaming with features like two-way communication and professional timecode sync.

Highlights
  • Live stream to SRT-compatible servers
  • Two-way audio & video communication
  • High-quality Full HD & 4K streaming
  • HEVC (H.265) support
  • Flashlight toggle
  • Professional timecode sync
Features
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Live Stream from Anywhere – Professional Mobile Reporting Stream live to any SRT-compatible server (including vMix and other SRT decoders) directly from your iOS device.  Perfect for mobile reporters, remote broadcasts, and seamless integration with your studio production. Key Features: - Easy setup - Two-Way Communication – Full audio & video feedback from the studio to the reporter (requires SRTMiniServer in your studio). - High-Quality Streaming – Supports Full HD & 4K with HEVC (H.265) for efficient bandwidth use. - Flash Button – Instantly toggle the flashlight for better lighting in the field. - Professional Timecode Sync – VITC timecode with NTP synchronization for broadcast accuracy. Perfect for: - Remote reporters & journalists - Live productions with vMix, SRT-enabled decoders, and more - Low-latency, reliable streaming via SRT Note: For two-way communication (audio & video), your studio must run SRTMiniServer.

About

Switcher Pro

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a powerful remote control for OBS Studio. Effortlessly manage scenes, audio, and stream/recording status with live previews and detailed statistics. Quick setup via QR code or auto-discovery makes it easy to connect.

Highlights
  • Scene switching with live preview
  • Audio mixer with monitoring
  • Start/stop streaming and recording
  • Manual transition control
  • QR code connection setup
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Stream and recording statistics
Features
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Switcher Pro turns your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a professional remote control for OBS Studio. Switch scenes, control audio, start and stop streaming or recording, and monitor your broadcast — all from the palm of your hand. Features: - Scene switching with live preview thumbnails - Audio mixer with real-time level monitoring - Start/stop streaming and recording - T-Bar manual transition control - QR code scanning for quick connection setup - Multiple connection profiles - Stream and recording statistics - Session logging and history - Apple Watch companion app - Studio mode with preview/program switching - Auto-discovery of OBS instances on your network Free version includes basic scene switching. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock all features — no subscriptions, yours forever. Requires OBS Studio 28+ with WebSocket Server enabled (Tools > WebSocket Server Settings).

Screenshots

Stream to Studio2 screens
Switcher Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stream to Studio at none against Switcher Pro's 1. Stream to Studio also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.6). Switcher Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Switcher Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stream to Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stream to Studio against 5.0 for Switcher Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Stream to Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Switcher Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stream to Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, Switcher Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stream to Studio versus Switcher Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStream to StudioSwitcher Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihail GaraninChristopher Van Hoose

Customer experience

Stream to Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Switcher Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stream to Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Switcher Pro

One-time1
  • Switcher Pro Unlimited$19.99

Questions

Is Stream to Studio free?
Stream to Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Switcher Pro free?
Switcher Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stream to Studio or Switcher Pro?
Stream to Studio and Switcher Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Stream to Studio or Switcher Pro have ads?
Neither Stream to Studio nor Switcher Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stream to Studio or Switcher Pro?
Stream to Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Switcher Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Stream to Studio was updated on October 7, 2026 and Switcher Pro on October 11, 2026.

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