Comparison

Mavis Studio vs ZineControl

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

ZineControl

This app provides professional control for cinema cameras directly from an iPhone. Adjust critical shooting parameters like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance remotely. Monitor live view, start/stop recording, and manage clips without touching the camera.

Highlights
  • Remote ISO adjustment
  • On-screen shutter speed control
  • White balance adjustment
  • Codec and resolution changes
  • Live view monitoring
  • Remote recording start/stop
  • Focus Touch on screen
  • View and share clips
Features
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ZineControl is the first professional control app for cinema cameras, designed for cinematographers and directors of photography who need full control from the iPhone on set. Works with Z-series cameras over Wi-Fi or USB — the first app built specifically for the cinematic workflow of these cameras. Control the most critical shooting parameters without touching the camera: ISO — precise real-time adjustment Shutter speed — direct control from the screen White balance — change color temperature without interrupting the shot Codec and resolution — switch recording format on the fly Live view — live monitoring from your iPhone Remote recording — start and stop recording from a distance Focus Touch — pull focus directly on the screen Media — view and share camera-recorded clips right from your phone. Tether mode — send your photos instantly to the gallery or to another device. Look creator — customize your Nikon looks Designed with a refined aesthetic inspired by the professional camera workflow. ZineControl is the missing tool for Z-series camera operators on set. Compatible with: Z-series mirrorless (ZR, Z8, Z9, Z50, Z50II, Z6, Z30, Z6III, Zf, Zfc, Z5, Z5IIC)

Screenshots

ZineControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mavis Studio at Free against ZineControl's $14.99. ZineControl's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mavis Studio is free to download; ZineControl costs $14.99 up front. Mavis Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. ZineControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZineControl holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Mavis Studio's written reviews are positive against 92% of ZineControl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mavis Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, ZineControl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Mavis Studio versus ZineControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMavis StudioZineControl
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.3 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings413 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMavis Broadcast LtdAntonio Gonzalez

Customer experience

Mavis Studio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ZineControl

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mavis Studio

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Watermark$24.991 Month
  • Remove Watermark + NDI$39.991 Month
  • Remove Watermark$79.991 Year
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  • Remove Watermark + NDI$129.991 Year
None

ZineControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mavis Studio free?
Mavis Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZineControl free?
ZineControl costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mavis Studio or ZineControl?
ZineControl is rated higher. Mavis Studio averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ZineControl averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Mavis Studio or ZineControl have ads?
Neither Mavis Studio nor ZineControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mavis Studio or ZineControl?
Mavis Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZineControl every 5 days. Most recently, Mavis Studio was updated on October 30, 2026 and ZineControl on November 9, 2026.

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