Comparison

Strata View vs MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)

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

Head to head
About

Strata View

Monitor your ATEM switcher's program and preview busses remotely via WiFi. Ideal for camera operators to check on-air status without risk of accidental changes. Requires a stable WiFi network for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring of ATEM program and preview busses
  • Connects directly via WiFi, no separate computer needed
  • Prevents accidental switch changes by camera operators
  • Supports various BlackMagic Design ATEM switcher models
  • Displays switcher status in real-time
Features
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Strata View Remote Display for BlackMagic Design ATEM Switchers, including ATEM Television Studio, ATEM 1M/E, ATEM 2M/E, Production Studio 4K and 1M/E / 2M/E Production Studio 4K, TelevisionStudio HD and ATEM Mini series * Camera operators can use this to monitor when they are on air without risk of accidentally making a switch change. * Strata View connects directly to your ATEM switcher via Wifi and your switcher's network connection. It does not require a separate computer. * Strata View allows display of the status of your ATEM switcher program and preview busses. NOTE: If you require *control* of your ATEM switcher, you should select Strata Lite or Strata Pro from the App Store instead of Strata View. Strata requires iOS 8.1 or later and ATEM firmware version 3.4, thru 8.3 Firmware. 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 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. Independent Review of this app at: http://www.studiotech.tv/st59strata/

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.

Screenshots

Strata View1 screens
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) at 4.7 against Strata View's 3.0. MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Strata View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Strata View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. 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: 48% of Strata View's written reviews are positive against 80% of MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strata View ships an update every 6 months, MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Strata View versus MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrata ViewMixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (12 ratings)4.7 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews80.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark GilbertAdam Tow

Customer experience

Strata View

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative41.9%

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)

All ratings131 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Strata View

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Strata View

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)

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

Questions

Is Strata View free?
Strata View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) free?
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strata View or MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)?
MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) is rated higher. Strata View averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) averages 4.7 from 131 ratings.
Do Strata View or MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) have ads?
Neither Strata View nor MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strata View or MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock)?
Strata View ships an update every 6 months, and MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Strata View was updated on August 12, 2026 and MixEffect (Trial & Pro Unlock) on September 24, 2026.

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