Comparison

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) vs NDI Screen Capture

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

Head to head
About

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)

Control Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers from your iPhone or iPad. Manage switcher settings, audio, media, and create custom layouts. Automate transitions and control keyers with ease.

Highlights
  • Switcher control
  • Macro organization
  • Audio mixing
  • Media pool management
  • Customizable layouts
  • SuperSource transitions
  • Keyer control
Features
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MixEffect is a professional tool for controlling Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers from your iPhone or iPad. MixEffect’s familiar interface gives you quick access to virtually everything you need to run your video productions: switcher control, macros, audio, media, editing palettes, recording and streaming. MixEffect then turns the dial past ten with animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, customizable layouts, and Shortcuts support. Manage your live productions confidently with MixEffect! # PRICING MixEffect is a free download from the App Store. Features are limited to creating new switcher connection and streaming service entries, Program/Preview, Fader Bar control, and running the ATEM Simulator. Want more? Try out MixEffect Pro over a generous 30 day period. MixEffect Pro brings full switcher control, SuperSource, Video Follows Audio, macro organization, streaming, recording, editing palettes, custom layouts, and much more! A single In-App purchase unlocks MixEffect Pro -- no subscriptions, ads, or hidden fees. # FEATURES MixEffect is packed full of features to control your ATEM switchers. ## SWITCHER MANAGEMENT Control multiple ATEM switchers. Sync your switcher settings between all of your iCloud-connected devices. ## PANELS / BUTTONS Customize the look of your switcher interface with separate iPhone, Landscape, and iPad-optimized layouts. Choose from 20 panels to include in your layouts. ## SUPERSOURCE Become a SuperSource master on your ATEM Mini Extreme and Mini Extreme ISO. Automatically animate transitions when switching between SuperSource layouts! Use drag and drop to rearrange your boxes. Save your favorite preset layouts and share them with others. ## AUDIO Control audio on ATEM switchers. Adjust each audio source’s input gain, fader gain, frames delay, and pan settings. ## MACROS Give your macros the gift of icons, colors, filtering, and sorting. Choose from three different display layouts: Grid, Buttons, and List. Access all of your macros from the virtual switcher interface. ## MEDIA Upload still images from your Photo Library into your switcher’s Media Pool. ## TRANSITIONS Access all the transitions supported by your switcher such as Mix, Dip, Wipe, and DVE, not just the ones wired to hardware buttons. ## DOWNSTREAM KEYERS Missing that DSK On Air button on your ATEM Mini? It's there in MixEffect! ## UPSTREAM KEYERS Adjust your Luma, Chroma, Pattern, and DVE settings for your upstream keyers. Use touch to easily set the chroma sample and change the position of your DVE frame. ## AUTOMATIONS Control your ATEM switcher with your voice and Shortcuts. Automatically switch inputs, change SuperSource layouts, and run macros when your audio levels rise or fall below a certain threshold. Enjoy extensive keyboard shortcuts throughout the app. ## COLOR GENERATORS Change your color sources without having to dig through palettes. ## HYPERDECK Control up to four HyperDecks from MixEffect. ## AUX Set the sources for all of your auxiliary outputs. ## STREAMING Add streaming services, servers, and profiles without having to know XML. Set a default profile and server for each of your streaming services. Import and export the Streaming.xml files supported by the ATEM Mini Pro, Pro ISO, Mini Extreme, and Mini Extreme ISO line of switchers. ## RECORDING Control your disk recordings from your iPhone or iPad. Switch disks with a tap and see how much time is available for recording. ## SECURITY Prevent unwanted access to MixEffect with Face ID (or device passcode lock). Activate View Only Mode so people can see what’s happening on the switcher without the ability to change anything. ## SWITCHER SETTINGS Set your switcher’s video mode, change the labels of sources, configure Multiview, and save your switcher's startup settings. ## SIMULATOR MixEffect features a simulated ATEM 1 M/E Production 4K switcher for testing purposes.

About

NDI Screen Capture

Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen capture
  • NDI output streaming
  • NDI HX H.264/HEVC support
  • Lock screen rotation
  • Audio and mic input
  • Easy to use
Features
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- Capture iOS & iPadOS full or partial screen content in realtime - Stream NDI output in realtime - NDI HX H.264 and NDI HX HEVC support - Locking screen rotation while capturing - Audio and Mic input support - Easy to use for e-Learning or game demonstration

Screenshots

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)4 screens
NDI Screen Capture2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) at 78% against NDI Screen Capture's 27%. MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (131 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and NDI Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) has 131 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)'s written reviews are positive against 27% of NDI Screen Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) ships an update every 2 months, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) versus NDI Screen Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)NDI Screen Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (131 ratings) — better2.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings131 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam TowTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)

All ratings131 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative17.3%

NDI Screen Capture

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral27.3%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when selecting switcher
  • Trial mode resets after app closure
  • Freezing issues with ATEM hardware
  • Connection recognition failures
  • Macro instability causing hardware malfunction
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  • Pro purchase not restoring after reinstall
  • Trial expiration notification despite Pro purchase
  • Incompatibility with Television Studio HD8
  • Crash on startup after update
  • Inconsistent macro behavior

Requested features

14 requests
  • Color correction for cameras
  • Multi-row button label text support
  • Auto-connect feature like ATEM Software Control
  • SuperSource configuration grouping
  • Title addition for streaming services
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  • More than 4 input boxes
  • H2R graphics integration
  • Custom URL and media playback
  • AirPlay source input and output
  • Advanced audio EQ and volume limiting
  • Live background preview in multiview
  • Remote connection from anywhere
  • Settings backup to cloud services
  • Editable button labels for Keyers

NDI Screen Capture

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)

One-time6
  • 30-Day TrialFree
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Mega Tip$9.99
  • MixEffect Pro$49.99
2 purchases

NDI Screen Capture

One-time2
  • Remove One Minute Limit$4.99
  • Enable Partial Screen Capture$4.99

Questions

Is MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) free?
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NDI Screen Capture free?
NDI Screen Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) or NDI Screen Capture?
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) is rated higher. MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while NDI Screen Capture averages 2.9 from 12 ratings.
Do MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) or NDI Screen Capture have ads?
Neither MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) nor NDI Screen Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) or NDI Screen Capture?
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) ships an update every 2 months, and NDI Screen Capture monthly. Most recently, MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) was updated on October 31, 2026 and NDI Screen Capture on October 27, 2026.

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