Comparison

Strata Pro vs oPHOTO

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

Head to head
About

Strata Pro

Control BlackMagic Design ATEM switchers remotely via Wi-Fi. Manage program/preview busses, transitions, keys, audio, and macros without a separate computer. Supports external MIDI control and HyperDeck integration.

Highlights
  • Program and Preview Bus Control
  • Transition and Key Control
  • Aux Output and Audio Control
  • MIDI and Macro Control
  • HyperDeck Integration
  • Wi-Fi Connection Indicator
Features
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Strata Pro Remote for BlackMagic Design ATEM Switchers, including ATEM Television Studio, ATEM 1M/E, ATEM 2M/E, Production Studio 4K, 1M/E Production Studio 4K, 2M/E Production Studio 4K, TelevisionStudio HD, ATEM Mini Series. Strata connects directly to your ATEM switcher via Wifi and your switcher's network connection. It does not require a separate computer. PRO VERSION: This Pro version includes control of all the primary buttons on ATEM Switchers including control of the second ME in ATEM 2M/E switchers, control of Aux Outputs and Audio. Pro also supports external or network Midi control supporting devices such as Nanopad, and also adds macro capability to ATEM Switchers with Strata's built in recordable macros, and also ATEM native macros. Using v6.8 of ATEM and later, Strata Pro can even control attached HyperDecks through ATEM Macros. FEATURES: * Control Program and Preview Busses * Cut and Auto Transition Control * Control On-Air of Upstream and Downstream Keys * Control Selection of Next Transition Actions * Transition Preview * TBar Control * Fade To Black * Select Transition Style * Connection Indicator with auto-reconnect * Control of Aux Outputs * Control of Audio Faders and Metering * Configurable Midi Control of all buttons * Recordable Macros - internally and using Link to BMD Atem Software Panel * Trigger native Atem macros, including HyperDeck Control * Step through Stills in Media Player 1 NOTE: This app is not designed for older ATEM Switchers not manufactured by BlackMagic Design. Requires iOS 8.1 or later and ATEM 3.4, thru 8.3 Firmware. Channels 17-20 on 2ME 4K are not controllable. IMPORTANT: The control protocol uses UDP and is fairly intolerant to packet loss and network latency. It is very important to have a reliable, responsive WIFI network for Strata Pro to work reliably. Wifi router performance varies between vendors, and best results have been shown with Apple Airport wifi routers. Some 3rd party routers have shown to be unreliable due to latency or UDP packet loss. See http://www.gallery.co.uk/livepad/support.html for more details on optimising your Wifi environment for Strata. If you are concerned about your WIFI check connectivity to your ATEM first with the free "Strata View" app. Some reviews have mentioned 'crashing' -note that in all cases examined this is due to an unreliable WIFI environment and *not* a problem with the Strata app itself. You *will* need a suitable low latency, low loss WIFI environment if you wish to connect to an ATEM using WIFI - this is due to the ATEM's intolerance of latency and packet loss. The new version of Strata will handle poor connections much more elegantly. Please read all the information at the support site before assuming that Strata is at fault. http://www.gallery.co.uk/livepad/support.html Independent Review of this app at: http://www.studiotech.tv/st59strata/

About

oPHOTO

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◉ Application for downloading and playing a slideshow of oPHOTOs (events, personal/business, presentations, or marketing packages). NOTE: Slideshow packages & credentials are produced by content creators using oPHOTO : Marketing Edition or oPHOTO : Events Edition (separate apps and service offering). Slideshow access credentials are then emailed to the desired slideshow audience by content creators or event hosts. Privacy & Legal https://www.oPHOTO.me/privacy-legal-support Support support@oPHOTO.me

Screenshots

oPHOTO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: oPHOTO at Free against Strata Pro's $14.99. oPHOTO also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). Strata Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On 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

oPHOTO is free to download; Strata Pro costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strata Pro ships an update every 3 months, oPHOTO every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Strata Pro versus oPHOTO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrata ProoPHOTO
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMark GilbertCRYSTAL SKY SOLUTIONS, INC

In-app purchases

None

Strata Pro

No in-app purchases

None

oPHOTO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strata Pro free?
Strata Pro costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is oPHOTO free?
oPHOTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strata Pro or oPHOTO have ads?
Neither Strata Pro nor oPHOTO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strata Pro or oPHOTO?
Strata Pro ships an update every 3 months, and oPHOTO every 6 days. Most recently, Strata Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and oPHOTO on May 16, 2026.

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