Comparison

My Studio Pro vs DirectorMonitor

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

Head to head
About

My Studio Pro

Transform your iPhone into a professional video clapboard. Streamline your video productions with multiple clapboard styles, customizable buttons, and note-taking features. Designed by industry professionals for enthusiasts and pros alike.

Highlights
  • Multiple clapboard styles
  • Customizable clap button
  • Audio and video cues
  • Production notes
  • Printable notes
  • Emailable notes
Features
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My Studio Pro app turns your iPhone into an amazing Pro Video Clapboard to help give your videos that professional look and help streamline your video productions. Whether you're a video enthusiast or a seasoned professional this app is for you! My Studio Pro has: * 3 Clapboards to choose from * Use your finger to slide between clapboard styles * Clapboard Style lock. * Clap Button selectable for left and right handed users. * Audio and Video Cue when Clap button is pressed. * Production Notes for taking notes and important production information. * Ability to print Production Notes * Ability to email Production Notes My Studio Pro was designed by a professional video production company. "This is a great app! I recommend it to anyone who loves video production!" - JG Streamline your video productions with My Studio Pro! Download Now! Happy Taping! * If you like this app, please write a review and also share this app with your family and friends on social media. Thank you. ** If you are experiencing technical problems with this app, or if you have ideas on how to make this app better, please don't write a review, but instead contact us by pressing the "App Support" button located in the Information screen. *** This app will NOT work with iPad, get TV Studio for iPad sold separately in the App Store. + PLEASE NOTE: emailing requires either wifi, or wireless connection AND internet connection, valid email address. Message and data rates may apply. ++ Please Note: printing will ONLY work if you are connected to a wifi network AND you are using an Airprint printer that is connected to your network. Thank you.

About

DirectorMonitor

This app provides comprehensive monitoring and control for BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers. It allows users to view multi-view, program/preview outputs, and control primary and macro buttons, with advanced customization options for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Control ATEM Mini primary and macro buttons
  • View ATEM MultiView, Program/Preview outputs
  • Control ATEM Mini via MultiView panes
  • Full HomeKit switch control
  • Customizable control board
  • Configure multiple ATEM Minis
  • Manage ATEM storage and HyperDeck playback
Features
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Introducing DirectorMonitor. The all in one solution for monitoring and controlling your BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switcher. Paired with the Accsoon SeeMo video capture terminal or other UVC device including HDMI Capture Cards to view the ATEM's MultiView, Program / Preview out or any HDMI video Source. ย  Primary features include: - Control of ATEM Mini's primary control buttons. - Control of ATEM Mini's macro buttons. - Viewing any 1080p video source using the Accssoon SeeMo video capture terminal or connect to any HDMI Capture Card - The Video In is configured to recognize the ATEM Mini's MultiView to enable the following push button controls - Tap the MultiView pane to select the current Preview - Tapping the current Preview a second time selects it as the Program - Tapping the Preview pane performs a Cut with the Program - Tapping the Program pane performs an Auto transition with the Preview - Tapping the upper half of the Media pane performs the same Preview and Program actions as the other sources - Tap the lower left or the lower right of the Media pane to select the previous or next images of the Media pool, respectively. - Tapping the Live Stream or Recording Panel toggle each feature on or off. - DirectorMonitor give full access to turning HomeKit switch on and off - Display the Video In source at full screen and access the ATEM, Macro and HomeKit Buttons from a Sliding Panel. - Reorder and / or hide sections of the ATEM Control Buttons - Fully compatible with Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager to fulfill your Multitasking needs. - Display any two panels in wide screen or a single pane if the App is setup to be taller than it is wide. - Customizable Control board for adding specific ATEM, Macro and HomeKit buttons in the order you wish. This also includes special purpose Action Buttons that can perform multiple operations include ATEM, Macro, HomeKit, Media Pool Selection, Apple Shortcut functions as well as special Application commands. - Configure and select up to three ATEM Minis. Each may have its own Customizable Control Board. - Display the Video In as a system wide Picture in Picture display to multitask with any iPad or iPhone App. - Access The ATEM's Storage to preview videos directly on the iPad or iPhone. Also perform video management by deleting from storage or copying videos to the device's Files App. - Configure up to four BlackMagic Design HyperDeck to control primary playback features in addition to video playback and video management. - Run DirectorMonitor on a Mac. Note for optimal results the additional hardware of an ATEM Mini video switcher and a Accsoon SeeMo video capture terminal are advised. For details on the BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini For details on the Accsoon SeeMo https://accsoonusa.com/accsoon-seemob-ios-hdmi-adapter-black/

Screenshots

My Studio Pro4 screens
DirectorMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DirectorMonitor at Free against My Studio Pro's $3.99. DirectorMonitor also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 24 months). My Studio Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

DirectorMonitor is free to download; My Studio Pro costs $3.99 up front. DirectorMonitor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Studio Pro ships an update every 24 months, DirectorMonitor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
My Studio Pro versus DirectorMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Studio ProDirectorMonitor
Price$3.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.1 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJS Digital Productions, Inc.Odeon Software Inc.

Customer experience

My Studio Pro

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DirectorMonitor

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Studio Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DirectorMonitor

One-time1
  • DirectorMonitor$19.99

Questions

Is My Studio Pro free?
My Studio Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DirectorMonitor free?
DirectorMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Studio Pro or DirectorMonitor have ads?
Neither My Studio Pro nor DirectorMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Studio Pro or DirectorMonitor?
My Studio Pro ships an update every 24 months, and DirectorMonitor every 5 weeks. Most recently, My Studio Pro was updated on August 26, 2026 and DirectorMonitor on October 5, 2026.

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