RTctrl vs MAKI Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RTctrl
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The RTctrl Lighting Control App provides you professional control of your lighting fixtures. With its custom protocol based on Bluetooth the RTctrl App provides precise and lag free control of your compatible lights. Offering a wide range of light control modes with intuitive user interface optimized for quick settings you can control your lights using: - UltraWhite Light Mode - CCT Mode - Extended CCT Mode - HSI Mode - x,y coordinates Mode - RGB Mode - GELs - Effects The RTctrl App enables you to control individual lights or you can create custom groups. For advanced control you can create scenes & sequences of scenes with custom timings and fades from scene to scene for precise and repeatable lighting processes. Create Favorites and Custom Modes based on the Standard Modes for easy access of your most used lighting settings. Manage, store and recall all of your lighting Projects in the most simple way.
MAKI Studio
Transform your iPad into a professional live production switcher for multi-camera streaming and recording. Supports up to 4K video and NDI for seamless wireless camera integration.
- Multi-camera switching
- 4K video support
- NDI integration
- SRT streaming
- Intuitive controls
- Live recording
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BirdDog MAKI Studio is a powerful live production software designed specifically for MAKI Live cameras, as well as BirdDog MAKI Ultra and X series cameras. Built for creators, educators, and professionals, it transforms your iPad into a full-featured production switcher with intuitive controls and seamless multi-camera switching. With support for high-quality video up to 4K, MAKI Studio delivers professional-grade live streaming and recording. Its responsive interface makes it easy to manage multiple camera angles, mix audio, and enhance your production in real time. MAKI Studio is optimized for NDI, allowing for a simple and efficient workflow with wireless camera connectivity. It also supports SRT for reliable streaming over the internet. Whether you are live streaming, capturing presentations, or producing multi-camera content, MAKI Studio provides a flexible and portable solution. Designed to integrate seamlessly with BirdDog’s latest cameras, including MAKI Live, MAKI Ultra, and X series models, MAKI Studio ensures a streamlined production experience with industry-leading video quality. Download MAKI Studio today and take your live productions to the next level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RTctrl at 11.0 against MAKI Studio's 16.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTctrl | MAKI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | F&V Europe B.V. | BirdDog Australia PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
RTctrl
No in-app purchases
MAKI Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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