Comparison

HyperRemote vs DirectorMonitor

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

Head to head
About

HyperRemote

Control your BMD HyperDeck Studio devices remotely over Wi-Fi. Manage transport, view timecode and status, and select disk slots. Start recordings with custom names directly from your iOS device.

Highlights
  • HyperDeck transport control
  • Timecode and status display
  • Responsive jog/shuttle slider
  • Support for up to 4 HyperDecks
  • Disk slot selection
  • Load clips from list
  • Start recording with name
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HyperRemote - Remote Control for BMD HyperDeck Studio and Studio Pro. HyperRemote controls your HyperDeck Studio via Wifi and your HyperDeck's network connection. It does not require a separate computer. FEATURES: โ–น Control of HyperDeck Transport โ–น Display of HyperDeck Timecode and Status โ–น Highly Responsive Jog/Shuttle Slider โ–น Support for up to 4 HyperDecks โ–น Selection of Disk Slot to use โ–น Load HyperDeck Clips from popup list โ–น Start Recording with Name Note: This app does not control HyperDeck Shuttle, which has no network connector. HyperRemote requires iOS 8.1 or later and BMD HyperDeck Studio v4.0 or later Firmware. Earlier versions of HyperDeck firmware are not supported.

About

DirectorMonitor

This app provides comprehensive monitoring and control for BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers. It allows users to view multi-view, program/preview outputs, and control primary and macro buttons, with advanced customization options for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Control ATEM Mini primary and macro buttons
  • View ATEM MultiView, Program/Preview outputs
  • Control ATEM Mini via MultiView panes
  • Full HomeKit switch control
  • Customizable control board
  • Configure multiple ATEM Minis
  • Manage ATEM storage and HyperDeck playback
Features
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Introducing DirectorMonitor. The all in one solution for monitoring and controlling your BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switcher. Paired with the Accsoon SeeMo video capture terminal or other UVC device including HDMI Capture Cards to view the ATEM's MultiView, Program / Preview out or any HDMI video Source. ย  Primary features include: - Control of ATEM Mini's primary control buttons. - Control of ATEM Mini's macro buttons. - Viewing any 1080p video source using the Accssoon SeeMo video capture terminal or connect to any HDMI Capture Card - The Video In is configured to recognize the ATEM Mini's MultiView to enable the following push button controls - Tap the MultiView pane to select the current Preview - Tapping the current Preview a second time selects it as the Program - Tapping the Preview pane performs a Cut with the Program - Tapping the Program pane performs an Auto transition with the Preview - Tapping the upper half of the Media pane performs the same Preview and Program actions as the other sources - Tap the lower left or the lower right of the Media pane to select the previous or next images of the Media pool, respectively. - Tapping the Live Stream or Recording Panel toggle each feature on or off. - DirectorMonitor give full access to turning HomeKit switch on and off - Display the Video In source at full screen and access the ATEM, Macro and HomeKit Buttons from a Sliding Panel. - Reorder and / or hide sections of the ATEM Control Buttons - Fully compatible with Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager to fulfill your Multitasking needs. - Display any two panels in wide screen or a single pane if the App is setup to be taller than it is wide. - Customizable Control board for adding specific ATEM, Macro and HomeKit buttons in the order you wish. This also includes special purpose Action Buttons that can perform multiple operations include ATEM, Macro, HomeKit, Media Pool Selection, Apple Shortcut functions as well as special Application commands. - Configure and select up to three ATEM Minis. Each may have its own Customizable Control Board. - Display the Video In as a system wide Picture in Picture display to multitask with any iPad or iPhone App. - Access The ATEM's Storage to preview videos directly on the iPad or iPhone. Also perform video management by deleting from storage or copying videos to the device's Files App. - Configure up to four BlackMagic Design HyperDeck to control primary playback features in addition to video playback and video management. - Run DirectorMonitor on a Mac. Note for optimal results the additional hardware of an ATEM Mini video switcher and a Accsoon SeeMo video capture terminal are advised. For details on the BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini video switchers https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini For details on the Accsoon SeeMo https://accsoonusa.com/accsoon-seemob-ios-hdmi-adapter-black/

Screenshots

HyperRemote3 screens
DirectorMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HyperRemote at none against DirectorMonitor's 1. HyperRemote also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.6). DirectorMonitor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. DirectorMonitor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HyperRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HyperRemote ships an update every 11 months, DirectorMonitor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
HyperRemote versus DirectorMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperRemoteDirectorMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark GilbertOdeon Software Inc.

Customer experience

HyperRemote

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DirectorMonitor

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

HyperRemote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DirectorMonitor

One-time1
  • DirectorMonitor$19.99

Questions

Is HyperRemote free?
HyperRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DirectorMonitor free?
DirectorMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HyperRemote or DirectorMonitor have ads?
Neither HyperRemote nor DirectorMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyperRemote or DirectorMonitor?
HyperRemote ships an update every 11 months, and DirectorMonitor every 5 weeks. Most recently, HyperRemote was updated on September 27, 2026 and DirectorMonitor on September 18, 2026.

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