Comparison

Switcher Pro vs Broadcast Elements

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

Broadcast Elements

Features
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# Broadcast Elements Professional mobile streaming made effortless. Broadcast Elements turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful mobile broadcasting studio for creators, gamers, streamers, and live broadcasters. Stream your screen or camera, broadcast to multiple destinations, record your content locally, mix audio, add professional overlays, and control your broadcast from one place. ## STREAM YOUR SCREEN AND CAMERA Turn your device into a complete mobile broadcasting setup. * Stream your screen for gaming, tutorials, demos, and live content * Broadcast directly from your camera * Capture supported audio sources * Combine video and audio sources for your broadcast ## MULTI-STREAMING Reach your audience on multiple platforms at the same time. Broadcast to supported platforms and custom RTMP or RTMPS destinations. Configure and manage your streaming destinations directly from the app. ## BUILT FOR GAMING AND LIVE CONTENT Broadcast Elements gives you the controls you need for high-quality live streaming. * High quality screen streaming * Up to 60 FPS support * Custom resolution controls * Custom bitrate controls * Stream monitoring * RTMP and RTMPS support * Local recording ## PROFESSIONAL AUDIO Take control of your broadcast audio. Configure your microphone and supported audio sources to create a better live production experience. ## PROFESSIONAL OVERLAYS Give your broadcast a professional look. Add broadcast elements and graphics to customize your live stream and create a consistent visual identity. ## LOCAL RECORDING Record your broadcast locally while streaming. Create high-quality recordings that you can use later for editing, highlights, clips, and other content. ## ADVANCED BROADCAST CONTROLS Take control of your entire broadcast. * Resolution * Bitrate * Frame rate * RTMP and RTMPS destinations * Audio configuration * Stream monitoring * Local recording * Broadcast elements * Source management ## YOUR STUDIO, ANYWHERE Whether you are streaming a game, creating a tutorial, hosting a live show, or sharing your screen, Broadcast Elements gives you the tools to create and broadcast directly from your mobile device. Create. Stream. Record. Broadcast Elements.

Screenshots

Switcher Pro4 screens
Broadcast Elements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Broadcast Elements at none against Switcher Pro's 1. Broadcast Elements also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Switcher Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Broadcast Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Switcher Pro versus Broadcast Elements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitcher ProBroadcast Elements
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChristopher Van HooseKushum Mijar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Switcher Pro

One-time1
  • Switcher Pro Unlimited$19.99
None

Broadcast Elements

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Switcher Pro free?
Switcher Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Broadcast Elements free?
Broadcast Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Switcher Pro or Broadcast Elements have ads?
Neither Switcher Pro nor Broadcast Elements shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Switcher Pro or Broadcast Elements?
Switcher Pro ships an update every 3 days, and Broadcast Elements every 3 days. Most recently, Switcher Pro was updated on October 11, 2026 and Broadcast Elements on October 8, 2026.

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