Mavis Studio vs One Big Projector
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
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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/
One Big Projector
Transform any projector into a dynamic light show. Easily map video, photos, and effects onto walls, objects, or stages without complex software. Preview your creations in AR before going live.
- Map content to any surface
- Mesh warping for curved objects
- Use own photos, videos, or live camera
- Built-in library of effects
- Audio-reactive effects
- Layer multiple surfaces and content
- AR preview
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Turn any projector into a mapped light show. One Big Projector fits your video, photos, and effects to any wall, object, or stage — no complicated software, no laptop, no steep learning curve. Design it on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, preview it on your wall in AR, then connect a projector over USB-C or HDMI and your canvas goes full-screen and clean. WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • Fit to anything — drag the corners to line your content up with a real wall, window, or prop • Bend around curves — mesh warping wraps content over columns, arches, and rounded surfaces • Bring your own content — photos, video, and live camera, or pick from a built-in library of effects and loops • Effects and looks — kaleidoscope, strobe, sparkle, waves, and more, some audio-reactive to your music • Layer it up — stack multiple surfaces and content layers for a full mapped scene • Preview in AR — see the result on your actual wall before a projector is even connected • Clean output — when you go live, the editor handles disappear for a pure, gig-ready projection PERFECT FOR • Holiday displays — Halloween and Christmas window and facade projection • Parties and events — instant ambiance on any wall • VJs, DJs, and stage shows — live visuals that map to the set • Art installations and window displays • Anyone who just wants to point a projector at something and make it look amazing NO PROJECTOR YET? NO PROBLEM Design your whole scene and preview it in AR on your wall today. When you are ready, any USB-C or HDMI projector works. FREE TO START Build real projects for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited projects and unlimited video layers — monthly, annually, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hellogoodday.com/projectorstudio/terms Privacy Policy: https://hellogoodday.com/projectorstudio/privacy Made by Hello Good Day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: One Big Projector at 5.0 against Mavis Studio's 3.8. One Big Projector 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, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 One Big Projector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
One Big Projector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Mavis Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, One Big Projector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mavis Studio | One Big Projector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive 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 | Freemium |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mavis Broadcast Ltd | Hello Good Day LLC |
Customer experience
Mavis Studio
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In-app purchases
Mavis Studio
- 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
One Big Projector
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual$10.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
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