FPPMon vs RouteEffect Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FPPMon
Monitor and control FPP instances remotely or on your local network. View the status of all your FPP devices on a single screen and configure them directly from the app.
- Monitor FPP instances
- Control FPP instances remotely
- View status on a single screen
- Local network monitoring
- Remote network monitoring
- Configure FPP devices
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FPPMon is an app that can monitor and control FPP instances on your local network or remotely. Using a plugin installed on the FPP instance, FPP can communicate its status to the cloud and FPPMon can use that information to display the status of all the FPP instances on a single screen. FPPMon also allows you to click into the FPP instance and configure and control the device remotely.
RouteEffect Pro
This app provides professional control for Blackmagic Design Videohub video routers. It offers intuitive routing management, real-time switching, and customization options for various video production environments. A one-time purchase grants lifetime access to its powerful features.
- Blackmagic Design 12G-SDI Videohub support
- Multiple routing views (Button, Split, List, Wheel, Crosspoint)
- Real-time switching with instant feedback
- Locking outputs, take mode, and advanced workflows
- Virtual outputs for grouping
- Customizable input/output labels and colors
- Offline simulator for testing configurations
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RouteEffect Pro is the ultimate controller for Blackmagic Design Videohub video routers. RouteEffect Pro is engineered for professionals who need fast, reliable, and intuitive control of their video routing infrastructure. RouteEffect Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. If you prefer a subscription-based option, a separate version of RouteEffect is available on the App Store. Whether you’re in a control room, on location, or managing multiple video hubs across a facility, RouteEffect Pro delivers instant responsiveness, reliability, and powerful features such as: • Support for Blackmagic Design 12G-SDI Videohubs from the Videohub Mini 4x2 12G all the way to the massive Videohub 120x120 12G • Multiple routing views, including Button, Split, List, Wheel, and Crosspoint • Real-time switching with instant feedback • Support for locking outputs, take mode, and advanced workflows • Virtual outputs lets you group multiple outputs into one • Customize your inputs and outputs with icons, colors, and labels • Simulator lets you test out hardware and configurations while offline • Native support for iPhone, iPad, and macOS with syncing via iCloud • Picture-in-Picture mode to maintain router control in the background RouteEffect Pro is perfect for: • Live events • Streaming studios • Broadcast environments • Post-production workflows Take command of your video routing infrastructure with these powerful features in RouteEffect Pro: • Run an unlimited number of simulators or entries • Button, Split, List, Wheel, and Crosspoint routing management views • Group multiple outputs into a single virtual output • Fire salvos with presets • Create external Multiview windows for real-time visualization of your routes • Automate with Shortcuts • Picture-in-Picture dashboard • Export and import of video router metadata ---- Blackmagic Design and Videohub are trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RouteEffect Pro at 100% against FPPMon's 0%. FPPMon's advantage is price (Free vs $249.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
FPPMon is free to download; RouteEffect Pro costs $249.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FPPMon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of FPPMon's written reviews are positive against 100% of RouteEffect Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FPPMon ships an update every 2 weeks, RouteEffect Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FPPMon | RouteEffect Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $249.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kulp Lights LLC | Adam Tow |
Customer experience
FPPMon
RouteEffect Pro
In-app purchases
FPPMon
No in-app purchases
RouteEffect Pro
No in-app purchases









