Comparison

element vs Camo Studio

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

Head to head
About

element

Control your color grading software remotely from your iPad. This app offers a virtual version of physical control panels, ideal for on-set work, training, or expanding your existing setup. It communicates with your software via WiFi and supports multi-touch gestures.

Highlights
  • Remote color grading control
  • Virtual Element control panels
  • On-set grading ideal
  • Portable grading solution
  • Multi-touch support
  • WiFi communication
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Control your colour grading software from your iPad with the element-Vs app. - Ideal for on-set grading. - Ideal as a portable grading panel. - Ideal for training. - Ideal for expanding your real Element panels. The element-Vs is a virtual version of the four panels that make up the Element control panel series by Tangent Wave Ltd. Every panel is presented in exactly the same layout as the real Element panels. All the controls are mapped on the element-Vs in exactly the same way as the real Element panels. What the controls do depends on the grading software you are using the panel with. You should refer to the control mappings for the Element panels provided by your software manufacturer. The element-Vs is fully multi-touch, so you can use different controls simultaneously. You do not need to own the real Element panels in order to use the element-Vs. You can use the element-Vs at the same time as your real Element panels. When you do this the controls will reflect any changes and information that happen to either real or virtual panels. If you do not own all the Element panels you can use the element-Vs to provide virtual versions of the panels you do not own. Communication with your grading software is via WiFi. NOTE: you will need to download and install the Tangent Hub software on your computer in order for your grading software to talk to the element-Vs app. Please read the manual which is available to download on our website - see the element-Vs product page. After you have used the sample version for 1 hour you will be reminded that it is the sample version and you should consider buying the app. You can then continue to use the app again the following day.

About

Camo Studio

Transform your iPad into a powerful streaming and recording studio. Connect cameras and microphones to create professional-quality content, stream console games, and enhance your video with advanced effects and overlays.

Highlights
  • Stream and record from iPad
  • Connect external cameras and mics
  • Stream console games
  • Multicam scene switching
  • Web overlay support
  • Stream chat and event controls
  • Video enhancements and adjustments
Features
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Dive into streaming, or record your next video, in just a few taps – hone your scene, connect your camera, and start creating with ease – all directly from your iPad. Why not try the iPad version of the 2023 Apple Design Award finalist app today? — STREAM & RECORD FROM ANYWHERE — Connect a camera and mic to your iPad and start streaming on the move, and simultaneously record your video to built-in storage or a connected SD card for editing and uploading high-quality content later. — SHARE YOUR CONSOLE GAMING MOMENTS — Stream console games with a capture card to Twitch, YouTube, Trovo and more. Setup your scene with tactile controls that make multi-feed and PiP (picture-in-picture) simple to configure. Take your streams to another level with web overlays, and always stay in control with integrated stream controls. — SEE MORE OF YOUR GAMES & LIVE VIDEO — Connect your iPad to your portable console, such as a Nintendo Switch, via a dongle or USB hub and use it as a bigger, sharper screen to heighten your gaming experience when you’re on the road. Or, if you’re looking to get a better viewfinder for your camera, plug it into your iPad and use it as a video monitor through Camo Studio. — SWITCH UP YOUR SCENES — Quickly switch between a collection of built-in or custom scenes with a tap to help engage your audience or show a different shot. Each scene can be configured individually with different cameras, video and audio sources, and output profiles. — PRO STREAMS WITH WEB OVERLAYS — Imbue your streams with your personal aesthetic, or a professional touch, with support for web overlays from StreamElements, Streams Labs, Uno Overlays and more. Import template or custom web overlays, with live content, alerts, embedded control panels, and a wide array of other widgets. — A ONE-APP STREAM CONTROL CENTRE — Stay in touch with your chat, trigger in-stream events, and check on your mods, all through Camo Studio’s stream panels. Add exactly the panels you need – each is custom to the streaming service you use, and gives you powerful controls for your livestreams. — POWERFUL VIDEO ENHANCEMENTS & ADJUSTMENTS — Camo Studio comes loaded with functionality that helps you stand out. Easily apply a subtle “Bokeh” effect to your background, or replace it or remove it entirely! Adjust the framing and orientation of each input feed, including Auto-framing modes that help you stay in-shot. — MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR IPAD — Your iPad supports connecting a breadth peripherals, external devices and cameras; making Camo Studio for iPad the most versatile Camo experience yet. M1 and M2 powered iPads can even run Camo Studio in the background while streaming or recording, capturing the device’s screen at the same time, and can integrate with your Stream Deck. — SECURITY AND PRIVACY FIRST — Camo Studio transmits your video directly to the streaming services of your choosing, and all recordings are entirely local to your iPad, connected storage device or selected storage service. Your data is your business, not ours. — NOT ONLY BUT ALSO! — - Pro-quality video in a range of resolutions, including 4K UHD, 1080p HD, and 720p - Built-in galleries come preloaded with backgrounds and filters to try in your videos - Work in landscape or portrait orientations, great for TikTok-style shots at 9:16 aspect ratio - Use your iPad’s front and back cameras as part of your scene - Looks great in light and dark mode - No ads in the app, ever — WE’RE HERE TO HELP — With millions of users trying our apps over the last decade, Reincubate is one of the UK’s most-loved software companies. We’re fanatical about supporting our users, and we’d love to help you make the most of Camo Studio on your iPad. Reach out to us any time: support@reincubate.com — LEARN MORE — About us: https://reincubate.com/camo/ipad/ How to make the most of Camo: https://reincubate.com/support/camo-ipad/how-to-use-camo-ipad/ FAQ: https://reincubate.com/support/camo-ipad/camo-ipad-faq/

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camo Studio at 4.5 against element's 2.9. Camo Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 8). element's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camo Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camo Studio has 2.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of element's written reviews are positive against 51% of Camo Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

element ships an update every 35 months, Camo Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
element versus Camo Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterelementCamo Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews51.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangent Wave Ltd.Reincubate

Customer experience

element

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.7%

Camo Studio

All ratings1,678 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative33.4%

Bugs and requests

element

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Camo Studio

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Not able to record while using your camera on your iPad
  • If I try to record an app in vertical orientation (for example, Clash Royale), it cuts off the top and bottom of the frame instead of adjusting it to the screen
  • Can't select Bluetooth mic as audio input and need audio mixer to add both video capture device audio and mic audio
  • The software somehow fails to save a recording the next time it is used if in the past, the iPad had shut off in the middle of a recording
  • When ever I try to minimise the app and open game stream gets stuck !
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  • Can not download
  • Screen Recording is fine Apps Audio is always 100% No matter how it is adjusted in the Audio Settings
  • It shows on my YT that the stream is going but all you can see is the few seconds of setting up the stream in the app, then nothing
  • It shows on my YT that the stream is going but all you can see is the few seconds of setting up the stream in the app, then nothing
  • External USB audio not working

Requested features

15 requests
  • Chroma Keying
  • No bandwidth settings
  • Bitte externes Mikrofon und externe Kamera zur gleiche Zeit ermöglichen
  • Give screen record with webcam features in iPad 9th generation
  • Multiple audio inputs (or forcing mono input)
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  • Change the shape of my camera feed
  • Pre recorded?
  • Need option to set output bit rate
  • Transitions and being able to bring in remote iOS cameras
  • Adjust the recording or live streaming bitrate
  • Stretch iPad display for fullscreen on YouTube
  • Overlay option for screen broadcast for like streamlabs alerts, HTML overlays, image overlays
  • Stretch screen option to fit all iPad screen on stream
  • Support switching input video format
  • Voice Isolation

In-app purchases

None

element

No in-app purchases

None

Camo Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is element free?
element is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camo Studio free?
Camo Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, element or Camo Studio?
Camo Studio is rated higher. element averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Camo Studio averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do element or Camo Studio have ads?
Neither element nor Camo Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, element or Camo Studio?
element ships an update every 35 months, and Camo Studio every 3 months. Most recently, element was updated on September 12, 2026 and Camo Studio on September 23, 2026.

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