Comparison

RTctrl vs SwitchEffect

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

Head to head
About

RTctrl

Features
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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.

About

SwitchEffect

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a live video production studio with SwitchEffect. Switch cameras, build multi-source scenes, mix audio, and stream or record your show from one workspace. Create interviews, podcasts, classes, presentations, and live events with a familiar Program and Preview workflow. Start with the included Sample Switcher, then build and save profiles for your own productions. • Switch live with cuts, transitions, keyers, and graphic overlays. • Build SuperScenes that combine multiple sources into custom layouts, with presets ready for recall. • Bring together built-in cameras, compatible USB cameras on iPad, network video, web pages, PDFs, image slideshows, and video clips. • Add remote camera feeds from other devices using the SwitchEffect Camera companion app. • Cue clips in Playback Decks and use Auto Roll to start playback when a source goes on air. • Mix microphones and source audio with live meters and Audio Follow Video. • Use Video Follows Audio to switch cameras automatically as speakers change. • Monitor your production with customizable Multiview layouts and separate Program and Preview monitors. • Stream over RTMP or SRT, record Program, and send video to an external display. • Prepare a Run of Show, recall macros, and automate production actions. • Operate your software switcher from compatible ATEM controllers, or integrate OSC and MCP clients. Whether you're producing from a desk or working on location, keep your cameras, media, audio, and show controls together on iPhone and iPad. Camera availability, simultaneous capture, and performance depend on your device and production setup. USB camera input requires a compatible iPad and camera. Remote sources and external control require compatible devices or software. SwitchEffect is free to use with a watermark on outputs. Remove the watermark with an optional monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions remove the watermark while active and renew automatically unless canceled before the end of the current billing period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. The lifetime purchase to remove the watermark is a one-time payment with no recurring charges. Privacy Policy: https://switcheffect.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://switcheffect.app/terms/

Screenshots

RTctrl4 screens
SwitchEffect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTctrl at none against SwitchEffect's 3. RTctrl also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SwitchEffect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. RTctrl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
RTctrl versus SwitchEffect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTctrlSwitchEffect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHMO Europe B.V.Adam Tow

In-app purchases

None

RTctrl

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SwitchEffect

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Watermark Removal$7.991 Month
  • Annual Watermark Removal$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent Watermark Removal$99.99

Questions

Is RTctrl free?
RTctrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwitchEffect free?
SwitchEffect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RTctrl or SwitchEffect have ads?
Neither RTctrl nor SwitchEffect shows ads.

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