Comparison

Scout vs OBS Remote

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

Head to head
About

Scout

View Mixpanel events directly from your device. Configure projects using service accounts to see default and custom parameters. Offers preset time periods and advanced features for managing multiple projects and renaming events.

Highlights
  • View Mixpanel events
  • Includes default and custom parameters
  • Preset time period selection
  • Manage multiple projects (Pro)
  • Rename events (Pro)
  • Secure project settings storage
Features
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See a list of events for your Mixpanel project, including all default Mixpanel parameters and your custom parameters. Simply configure your Mixpanel project using a service account, and start viewing events from your device. Select from a series of simple preset time periods; Today, Yesterday, Last 3 Days, or the Last 7 Days. If you're a power user, you can even create as many projects as you like (Scout Pro) and easily switch between them. With Scout Pro, you can also rename events. If you don't like the way an event name looks, you can do a simple name replacement to clean things up. Project settings are stored securely in your devices keychain and are never sent off device.

About

OBS Remote

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for OBS Studio! Control your streams and recordings from anywhere in your room — no more running back to your computer. RECORDING (FREE) Start and stop recording with a single tap. Monitor recording status in real time. Perfect for content creators who need hands-free control. STREAMING (PRO) Go live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, or any platform with one tap. See your stream status, uptime, and bitrate at a glance. SCENE SWITCHING (PRO) Switch between scenes instantly. Perfect for multi-camera setups, presentations, and professional broadcasts. See all your scenes in a clean grid layout. AUDIO CONTROL (PRO) Mute and unmute audio sources. Adjust volume levels for microphone, desktop audio, and all other sources. Full mixer at your fingertips. VIRTUAL CAMERA (PRO) Toggle OBS Virtual Camera on and off remotely. Great for video calls and virtual meetings. ⏪ REPLAY BUFFER (PRO) Start, stop, and save replay buffer clips. Never miss a highlight moment in your gaming sessions. STUDIO MODE (PRO) Enable Studio Mode for professional transitions. Preview scenes before pushing them live. SOURCE VISIBILITY (PRO) Show and hide individual sources within scenes. Toggle overlays, webcams, alerts, and more. SCREENSHOT (PRO) Capture screenshots of your current OBS output instantly from your phone. SPLIT RECORDING & CHAPTERS (PRO) Split your recording into segments or add chapter markers without stopping. Perfect for long recording sessions. CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE 3 Layout Presets — Simple, Medium, or Detailed view Customizable Button Grid — Show only the controls you need Drag to Reorder — Arrange buttons in your preferred order Custom Background Colors — Personalize your remote 5 Beautiful Themes — Choose the look that suits you EASY SETUP 1. Install OBS Studio with WebSocket plugin 2. Enter your computer's IP address 3. Start controlling OBS from your phone! Works over your local WiFi network via OBS WebSocket protocol. Fast, reliable, and secure. Whether you're a Twitch streamer, YouTube creator, podcast host, or professional broadcaster — OBS Remote puts full control of your production in the palm of your hand. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ioscorner.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Scout4 screens
OBS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scout and OBS Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Scout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OBS Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scout ships an update every 3 months, OBS Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scout versus OBS Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoutOBS Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZane CarterHuseyin Bagana

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scout

One-time1
  • Scout Pro$9.99
3 purchases

OBS Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scout free?
Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBS Remote free?
OBS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scout or OBS Remote have ads?
Neither Scout nor OBS Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scout or OBS Remote?
Scout ships an update every 3 months, and OBS Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Scout was updated on June 3, 2026 and OBS Remote on September 23, 2026.

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