Comparison

SimpleSign HG vs MixEffect Pro

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

Head to head
About

SimpleSign HG

Display full-size characters and words on a full screen with customizable fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Long sentences can slide across the screen with animation, useful for various situations like quizzes or communicating from a distance.

Highlights
  • Full-screen character and word display
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Image background support
  • Sliding animation for long sentences
  • Save sentences and colors
Features
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Full version for free app “SimpleSign”. Display full size characters and words in the full screen. Long sentence can slide through screen with animation. - Showing score or answer of quiz in party - Contact to the person that stands far from you - Substitution of signboard etc. It is useful in many situation. [Functional Description] - Appears one character on screen from 45 different characters - Changing color of character and background - Changing font type - Set an image as the background - Long sentence can be displayed by one line or paragraph with sliding animation on/off [Differences from free version of SimpleSign] - No more advertisement - Sentence and color can be saved - Feature to set an image as the background

About

MixEffect Pro

Control your ATEM video switchers with a comprehensive remote interface. Manage switcher settings, audio, macros, media, and transitions. Features include animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, and customizable layouts.

Highlights
  • Multiple ATEM switcher control
  • Animated SuperSource transitions
  • Video Follows Audio
  • Customizable layouts
  • Macro management with icons
  • Audio input gain and fader control
  • External camera Multiview support
Features
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If you want to try out MixEffect Pro's features for 30-days, please visit the MixEffect app listing here on the App Store and activate the 30-day trial. MixEffect Pro shares the same database as MixEffect, so you have access to the same switchers, SuperSource presets, and streaming services. === MixEffect Pro’s familiar interface gives you quick access to virtually everything you need to run your video productions: switcher control, macros, audio, media, editing palettes, recording and streaming. MixEffect Pro then turns the dial past ten with animated SuperSource transitions, Video Follows Audio, customizable layouts, and Shortcuts support. Manage your live productions confidently with MixEffect Pro! # FEATURES MixEffect Pro is packed full of features to control your ATEM switchers. ## SWITCHER MANAGEMENT Control multiple ATEM switchers. Sync your switcher settings between all of your iCloud-connected devices. ## EXTERNAL CAMERA See and interact with the Multiview from your ATEM switcher directly in MixEffect. Change inputs, perform cut and auto transitions, set SuperSource presets, and more. Requires iPadOS 17 and an HDMI/SDI to USB adapter to connect your device with your ATEM switcher to view the Multiview. ## PANELS / BUTTONS Customize the look of your switcher interface with separate iPhone, Landscape, and iPad-optimized layouts. Choose from 20 panels to include in your layouts. ## SUPERSOURCE Become a SuperSource master on. Automatically animate transitions when switching between SuperSource layouts! Use drag and drop to rearrange your boxes. Save your favorite preset layouts and share them with others. Requires an ATEM switcher that supports SuperSource. ## AUDIO Control audio on ATEM switchers. Adjust each audio source’s input gain, fader gain, frames delay, and pan settings. ## MACROS Give your macros the gift of icons, colors, filtering, and sorting. Choose from three different display layouts: Grid, Buttons, and List. Access all of your macros from the virtual switcher interface. ## MEDIA Upload still images from your Photo Library into your switcher’s Media Pool. ## TRANSITIONS Access all the transitions supported by your switcher such as Mix, Dip, Wipe, and DVE, not just the ones wired to hardware buttons. ## DOWNSTREAM KEYERS Missing that DSK On Air button on your ATEM Mini? It's there in MixEffect Pro! ## UPSTREAM KEYERS Adjust your Luma, Chroma, Pattern, and DVE settings for your upstream keyers. Use touch to easily set the chroma sample and change the position of your DVE frame. ## AUTOMATIONS Control your ATEM switcher with your voice and Shortcuts. Automatically switch inputs, change SuperSource layouts, and run macros when your audio levels rise or fall below a certain threshold. Enjoy extensive keyboard shortcuts throughout the app. ## COLOR GENERATORS Change your color sources without having to dig through palettes. ## HYPERDECK Control HyperDecks from MixEffect Pro. ## AUX Set the sources for all of your auxiliary outputs. ## STREAMING Add streaming services, servers, and profiles without having to know XML. Set a default profile and server for each of your streaming services. Import and export the Streaming.xml files supported by the ATEM Mini Pro, Pro ISO, Mini Extreme, and Mini Extreme ISO line of switchers. ## RECORDING Control your disk recordings from your iPhone or iPad. Switch disks with a tap and see how much time is available for recording. ## SECURITY Prevent unwanted access to MixEffect Pro with Face ID (or device passcode lock). Activate View Only Mode so people can see what’s happening on the switcher without the ability to change anything. ## SWITCHER SETTINGS Set your switcher’s video mode, change the labels of sources, configure Multiview, and save your switcher's startup settings. ## SIMULATOR MixEffect Pro features a simulated ATEM 1 M/E Production 4K switcher for testing purposes.

Screenshots

SimpleSign HG4 screens
MixEffect Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SimpleSign HG at $0.99 against MixEffect Pro's $49.99. SimpleSign HG also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). MixEffect Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SimpleSign HG costs $0.99 and MixEffect Pro $49.99 up front. MixEffect Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SimpleSign HG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleSign HG ships an update every 10 months, MixEffect Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SimpleSign HG versus MixEffect Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleSign HGMixEffect Pro
Price$0.99 — better$49.99
Rating—4.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeridota limitedAdam Tow

Customer experience

SimpleSign HG

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MixEffect Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

SimpleSign HG

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MixEffect Pro

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Mega Tip$9.99

Questions

Is SimpleSign HG free?
SimpleSign HG costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MixEffect Pro free?
MixEffect Pro costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do SimpleSign HG or MixEffect Pro have ads?
Neither SimpleSign HG nor MixEffect Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleSign HG or MixEffect Pro?
SimpleSign HG ships an update every 10 months, and MixEffect Pro every 2 months. Most recently, SimpleSign HG was updated on October 23, 2026 and MixEffect Pro on October 25, 2026.

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