Switcher Pro vs CTD Live Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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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).
CTD Live Mobile
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for OBS Studio. Manage scenes, control streaming and recording, and automate production workflows with a tactile interface. Supports game controllers and adapts to various screen sizes.
- OBS Studio remote control
- Live multiview with scene thumbnails
- Studio mode with preview/program workflow
- Stream and record start/stop
- Scene playlist automation
- Game controller support
- Adaptive layout for various devices
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CTD Live Mobile turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, tactile remote control for OBS Studio. It connects to the OBS WebSocket server (obs-websocket 5.x, built into OBS 28 and later) and lets you run a live production from across the room — no extra screen, no clutter on your stream machine. Built for streamers, AV operators, houses of worship, classrooms, esports, and anyone who runs a multi-camera show in OBS. REQUIRES OBS STUDIO CTD Live Mobile is a remote control. It does nothing on its own. You need OBS Studio (free, open source) running on a separate Mac, PC, or Linux machine, with the WebSocket server enabled under Tools → WebSocket Server Settings. Your iPhone or iPad reaches it on the same network, or from anywhere through CTD Relay. CONNECT IN SECONDS • Scan the QR code from OBS (Tools → WebSocket Server Settings → Show Connect Info) with your camera, or • Enter host, port, and password by hand. • Supports obsws://, ws:// (plaintext), and wss:// (TLS) connections. FROM ANYWHERE WITH CTD RELAY • Scan the code in CTD Relay (Settings → API → Connect a phone) and control OBS over Wi-Fi or mobile data. • OBS's WebSocket port stays off the internet and its password never reaches your phone: the phone signs in to Relay with its own token, which you can revoke at any time. • Stream output shows the feed Relay is sending, each destination, and total viewers. • Lighter previews on mobile data, with a Data Saver setting. LIVE MULTIVIEW • A grid of live thumbnails for every scene, refreshed over the socket. • Tap a scene to preview it or cut it straight to air. STUDIO MODE, DONE RIGHT • Full preview-to-program workflow with a dedicated TAKE button. • Hold to quick-cut a focused angle directly to air, then release. STREAM & RECORD CONTROL • Start and stop streaming. • Start and stop recording. • Live stream and record timecode and on-air status at a glance. AUTOMATION • Build scene playlists and trigger rules to automate sequences. • Map scenes, cuts, recording, and audio mute/volume to controller buttons. FULL GAME-CONTROLLER SUPPORT • Drive the show with an Xbox, PlayStation, or MFi controller (GameController framework). • Steer a yellow focus ring with the d-pad or stick, then cut or preview with a button. • Custom button bindings and an on-screen controller help map. DESIGNED FOR THE DEVICE • The deck measures your screen and picks a layout shaped for it — a phone upright, a tablet upright, or either of them turned on its side. • On iPad it runs in Split View and Slide Over, so the deck can sit beside your rundown, your chat or a timer. • Made for iPhone Duo: shut, open like a book, or stood up half-open, the deck lays itself out for each. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no ads, no trackers. • Collects no personal data of any kind. • Talks only to the OBS server or CTD Relay you configure. Settings, OBS passwords and Relay tokens stay on your device. Camera access is used solely to scan the OBS or CTD Relay connect QR code. Local Network access is used solely to reach your OBS server on the LAN. Note: OBS Studio is a third-party application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CineTech Digital.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Switcher Pro at Free against CTD Live Mobile's $1.99. Switcher Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). CTD Live Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Switcher Pro is free to download; CTD Live Mobile costs $1.99 up front. Switcher Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CTD Live Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Switcher Pro against 5.0 for CTD Live Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Switcher Pro ships an update every 3 days, CTD Live Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switcher Pro | CTD Live Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Van Hoose | Juan Pena |
Customer experience
Switcher Pro
CTD Live Mobile
In-app purchases
Switcher Pro
- Switcher Pro Unlimited$19.99
CTD Live Mobile
No in-app purchases
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