SuperStreamer vs Virtual Stream Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SuperStreamer
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Introducing SuperStreamer, designed to transform your device into a virtual camera for use in virtual production environments. Experience a smooth production workflow with SuperStreamer, tailored to meet modern demands. Harness the capabilities of your device as a virtual camera, leveraging the FreeD protocol. Easily connect with VVVV or Unreal Engine and many more, ensuring easy integration into your existing workflow. Capture your scenes easily, framing your shots to match your creative vision. SuperStreamer offers user-friendly controls, enabling creators to focus on their artistry without any technological hurdles. Step into a realm of enhanced virtual production possibilities, simplifying your production process, enhancing flexibility, and accessibility. Redefine how you capture and create, making your ideas come to life with precision and ease. Download SuperStreamer now to enhance your virtual production experience with this dependable utility app. Your production journey just became more straightforward and exhilarating. Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://superstreamer.app/privacy
Virtual Stream Deck
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Your iPhone or iPad becomes a wireless stream deck for your Mac: a full-screen grid of big, glowing buttons that switch OBS scenes, launch apps, fire keyboard shortcuts, run Apple Shortcuts, and more. Tap the phone — the Mac does it instantly, over your own Wi-Fi. PAY ONCE, OWN IT No subscription. No account. No cloud. Try it free with six buttons, and unlock everything with a single one-time purchase. BUILT FOR STREAMING • Native OBS Studio integration (OBS 28 or later) — no plugins to install • Switch scenes from your real scene list, start/stop streaming and recording, mute your mic • Live state on every button: the record button glows while you're recording, your current scene stays highlighted, your mic button shows its true mute state • Runs entirely on your local network — taps land in milliseconds CONTROL YOUR WHOLE MAC • Send any keyboard shortcut to any app • Launch apps, open files and websites • Run any Apple Shortcut — if Shortcuts can do it, your deck can too • System controls: volume, mute, play/pause, next/previous track • Multi-actions: chain steps with delays into one button • Shell scripts for power users FEELS LIKE HARDWARE • Pure black, edge-to-edge button grid with crisp haptics on every press • Pages you swipe between, folders that open sub-decks • Custom icons, colors, and labels for every button • Profiles that switch automatically when you change apps on the Mac • The screen stays awake while you're connected PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Pair once with a 6-digit code shown on your Mac — like pairing AirPods • Every connection is end-to-end encrypted, and nothing ever leaves your network • No account, no analytics, no data collection. Ever. GETTING STARTED On your Mac, download the free companion app, Virtual Stream Deck Hub, from our website. Open this app on your iPhone or iPad — your Mac appears automatically. Type the 6-digit code. That's it: you're paired for good. Design your layouts in the Mac editor — drag in actions, pick icons and colors — and watch every change appear on your device instantly. REQUIRES • iOS/iPadOS 18 or later • A Mac running macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later with the free Virtual Stream Deck Hub app • Both devices on the same network • OBS features require OBS Studio 28+ with its WebSocket server enabled
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Verdict
SuperStreamer and Virtual Stream Deck 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
Both are free to download. SuperStreamer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Virtual Stream Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SuperStreamer ships an update fortnightly, Virtual Stream Deck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SuperStreamer | Virtual Stream Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stef Tervelde | Joshua Vucelich |
In-app purchases
SuperStreamer
- Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly subscription3 Days trial$44.991 Year
Virtual Stream Deck
- Virtual Stream Deck Pro$19.99
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