Comparison

Cascable Studio vs Strata Macros

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

Head to head
About

Cascable Studio

Control and automate your camera functions directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Transfer photos and videos, trigger the shutter remotely, and utilize built-in automation tools for timelapses and more. Compatible with over 250 camera models.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Automated timelapses
  • Exposure bracketing
  • Shutter remote control
  • Fast image downloading
  • RAW capture support
  • Unified interface
Features
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Cascable Studio can take a good camera and make it amazing by helping you control and automate its functions right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can even transfer your photos and videos from it, all from one app. Compatible with more than 250 different cameras* from the biggest manufacturers, Cascable Studio connects via WiFi and USB* for super-fast image importing and much more. Whether you're a photography master or an eager hobbyist, Cascable Studio is the app your camera has been missing. Features include: - Full control of your camera's exposure and other settings right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. - Trigger the remote shutter for your camera through the app, whether in a studio, out in the field, or for a group shot. - Support for timelapses, exposure bracketing, and more with built-in automation tools. - Apple Watch support for controlling your camera's shutter — perfect for capturing those group shots! - TV output via both AirPlay and HDMI, making it easier to share your photos with others. - Built-in calculators for exposure and other features – great for astrophotography and more. - Fast and easy downloading of full resolution images (including RAW**) directly to your iPhone or iPad. - RAW capture with ease**. - Powerful drag-and-drop automation for creating complex and unique timelapse sequences and so much more. - Support for flash drives and SSDs for more flexible media storage options. - A zero-tap backup option so you'll never lose a photo again. - A single, unified interface regardless of the camera you use — no more learning curves when you buy a new camera! --- * Available features vary depending on camera model and connection method. When using USB, Cascable can import images from any camera that supports the industry-standard PTP protocol, and can fully remote control and automate Canon EOS, GoPro, Nikon, and Sony cameras. When using WiFi, Cascable supports WiFi or Ethernet equipped cameras from the following model ranges: - Canon EOS, PowerShot and IXUS/ELPH, - Fujifilm X and Finepix, - GoPro HERO 9 Black and newer, - Nikon D, - Olympus OM-D, PEN, and SH, - Panasonic LUMIX, - Phase One IQ4 with the XT or XF camera system, - Sony Alpha, HX, RX, and NEX. ** Fujifilm, GoPro, IXUS/ELPH models and certain older Panasonic/PowerShot models don't support RAW image transfer. See the Cascable Studio website for details. --- Cascable Studio Pro is required to unlock some additional features. Cascable Studio Pro is available as a one-time purchase or subscription – whichever you prefer. If you choose to subscribe to Cascable Studio Pro the purchase will be charged to your App Store account. The subscription will automatically renew 24 hours before it runs out and you can manage it from User Settings in the App Store. Terms and Privacy Policy: http://cascable.se/privacy --- Canon, EOS, PowerShot, IXUS and ELPH are trademarks of Canon Inc. Fujifilm and Finepix are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. Olympus, Olympus PEN, STYLUS and OM-D are trademarks of Olympus Corporation. Nikon is a trademark of Nikon Corporation. NEX, RX and α are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Uses the Camera Remote API by Sony.

About

Strata Macros

Control BlackMagic Design ATEM switchers directly from your iOS device. Trigger macros, including HyperDeck control, with customizable button layouts. Requires a reliable Wi-Fi network for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Trigger ATEM macros
  • HyperDeck control via ATEM macros
  • Customizable button layouts
  • Color-coded buttons using macro notes
  • Direct Wi-Fi connection to ATEM switcher
Features
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Strata Macros is a Macro Control Panel for BlackMagic Design ATEM Switchers. Strata connects directly to your ATEM switcher via Wifi and your switcher's network connection. It does not require a separate computer. Strata Macros can even control ATEM attached HyperDecks through ATEM Macros. FEATURES: * Trigger native Atem macros, including HyperDeck Control * Multiple layouts for small and high density buttons * Buttons can be color coded using tags written into the ATEM macro notes. NOTE: This app is not designed for older ATEM Switchers not manufactured by BlackMagic Design. Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later and ATEM 3.4 or later Firmware. IMPORTANT: The control protocol uses UDP and is fairly intolerant to packet loss and network latency. It is very important to have a reliable, responsive WIFI network for Strata Pro to work reliably. Wifi router performance varies between vendors, and best results have been shown with Apple Airport wifi routers. Some 3rd party routers have shown to be unreliable due to latency or UDP packet loss. See http://www.gallery.co.uk/livepad/support.html for more details on optimising your Wifi environment for Strata. If you are concerned about your WIFI check connectivity to your ATEM first with the free "Strata View" app.

Screenshots

Cascable Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cascable Studio at Free against Strata Macros's $19.99. Cascable Studio also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). Strata Macros's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cascable Studio is free to download; Strata Macros costs $19.99 up front. Cascable Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Strata Macros asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cascable Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cascable Studio has 378 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Cascable Studio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Strata Macros's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, Strata Macros every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cascable Studio versus Strata Macros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCascable StudioStrata Macros
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.0 (378 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings378 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCascable ABMark Gilbert

Customer experience

Cascable Studio

All ratings378 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral15.3%
Negative40.3%

Strata Macros

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Cascable Studio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to camera
  • Camera settings not applying correctly
  • Unreliable shutter triggering
  • Geotagging issues in certain regions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Full-screen mode without overlays
  • Ability to rate/sort photos on camera
  • Support for more camera models
  • Improved video recording capabilities
  • Background operation for intervalometer

Strata Macros

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Cascable Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Cascable Pro (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Cascable Pro (Quarterly)$12.993 Months
  • Cascable Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Complete My Bundle$4.99
  • Complete My Bundle$14.99
  • Cascable 7 Pro Upgrade$29.99
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  • Cascable Pro (Legacy)$99.99
  • Cascable Pro (No Subscription)$99.99
None

Strata Macros

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cascable Studio free?
Cascable Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strata Macros free?
Strata Macros costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cascable Studio or Strata Macros?
Cascable Studio is rated higher. Cascable Studio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Strata Macros averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cascable Studio or Strata Macros have ads?
Neither Cascable Studio nor Strata Macros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cascable Studio or Strata Macros?
Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, and Strata Macros every 21 months. Most recently, Cascable Studio was updated on September 22, 2026 and Strata Macros on September 9, 2026.

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