Mavis Studio vs Switcher Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mavis Studio
This app provides a powerful, portable live production studio for creators and broadcasters. It allows for multicam switching, integrated media playback, and professional audio mixing, all optimized for iPad.
- Multicam live streaming
- NDI and Mavis Camera inputs
- RTMP/SRT streaming and recording
- Integrated media player
- HTML5 graphics overlay
- 16-channel audio mixer
- PTZ camera control
Read full descriptionHide full description
Mavis Studio is a next-generation live production platform, designed for creators, broadcasters, and production teams who want powerful, flexible tools in a portable setup. Whether you're a streamer building a channel, an industry veteran looking for new ways of working, or a creator with a passion for everything live, Mavis Studio has something for you. -- HIGHLIGHTS -- • Powerful production switcher • Camera inputs via NDI and Mavis Camera • Stream (RTMP or SRT), record or NDI outputs • Integrated media player • HTML5 based graphics overlay • Preset and custom scene layouts • 16-channel audio desk • USB audio input • Interactive multiview • PTZ control when using compatible NDI cameras • Integrated tally -- MULTICAM & SOURCES -- • Receive up to 4 NDI inputs using NDI HX3 or Full Fat NDI • Quickly start a live multicam session and connect up to 4 iPhones running Mavis Camera • Play videos using the built in Media Player • Show images using the built in Image Player • Show graphic overlays or web presentations with the Web Player • Create solid or vivid gradient colors -- VIDEO SWITCHER -- • Directly cut Program to any externally or internally generated source • Use custom Layouts with up to 4 layers (plus background) • Control individual layers within Layouts and cut them directly to any source • Wipe, circle, mix or video wipe between Program and Preview • Manually control transition effects with the faux T-bar • Overlay graphics on top of switcher output (DSK) -- OUTPUT -- • Deliver amazing streams to YouTube, Twitch or other locations via RTMP or SRT • Output via NDI HX3 for network delivery • Get a wired HDMI output direct from hardware • Record output directly to disk for archive or edit • Selectable output source from the video matrix list -- AUDIO MIXER -- • Mix individual audio channels • Add audio channels into groups for quick configuration and control • Shape a mix using channels strips with volume faders, pan controls, gain controls and EQ • Control the Master output with dedicated fader -- INTERFACE OPTIMISED FOR IPAD -- • Configure your own interactive multiviews • Tap video sources to select them quickly and intuitively • Mix multiple audio tracks with precision using the multichannel audio mixer • Move, resize and crop live video using Layouts • Directly cut Program, Preview or Layouts • Lock the interface to prevent unwanted control • Save setups with built in Documents -- CONTROL -- • Remote PTZ control for compatible NDI cameras • Access in-depth controls with revealable panels • Get precise control over media with frame accuracy using the jog wheel • Connect a keyboard and access powerful key commands Device restrictions apply. Some features require an app subscription. For full details, visit support.mavis.cloud EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Switcher Pro
Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a powerful remote control for OBS Studio. Effortlessly manage scenes, audio, and stream/recording status with live previews and detailed statistics. Quick setup via QR code or auto-discovery makes it easy to connect.
- Scene switching with live preview
- Audio mixer with monitoring
- Start/stop streaming and recording
- Manual transition control
- QR code connection setup
- Apple Watch companion app
- Stream and recording statistics
Read full descriptionHide full description
Switcher Pro turns your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a professional remote control for OBS Studio. Switch scenes, control audio, start and stop streaming or recording, and monitor your broadcast — all from the palm of your hand. Features: - Scene switching with live preview thumbnails - Audio mixer with real-time level monitoring - Start/stop streaming and recording - T-Bar manual transition control - QR code scanning for quick connection setup - Multiple connection profiles - Stream and recording statistics - Session logging and history - Apple Watch companion app - Studio mode with preview/program switching - Auto-discovery of OBS instances on your network Free version includes basic scene switching. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock all features — no subscriptions, yours forever. Requires OBS Studio 28+ with WebSocket Server enabled (Tools > WebSocket Server Settings).
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Switcher Pro at 5.0 against Mavis Studio's 3.8. Switcher Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Mavis Studio's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Mavis Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Switcher Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Switcher Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Mavis Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Switcher Pro every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Mavis Studio | Switcher Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mavis Broadcast Ltd | Christopher Van Hoose |
Customer experience
Mavis Studio
Switcher Pro
In-app purchases
Mavis Studio
- Remove Watermark$24.991 Month
- Remove Watermark + NDI$39.991 Month
- Remove Watermark$79.991 Year
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Remove Watermark + NDI$129.991 Year
Switcher Pro
- Switcher Pro Unlimited$19.99
Questions
Is Mavis Studio free?
Is Switcher Pro free?
Which has better reviews, Mavis Studio or Switcher Pro?
Do Mavis Studio or Switcher Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mavis Studio or Switcher Pro?
Other comparisons















