XS vs Ultra Stream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XS
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XS-80H remote can run on the iPad. The app provides wireless mobile control of basic functions for the Roland XS-82H/83H/84H multi-format switchers. You can control: - switching video inputs - switching audio inputs - volume levels - changing presets and more You can customize following setting with simple operation. - change names of switches, tabs, and presets - change icons, - background still images and more. * The customized settings can be protected with admin password. Requirements: The XS-80H series you are connecting to must be running at the latest version (Version 1.0 or later) The iPad uses its Wi-Fi connection to control the XS-80H series via a wireless USB adapter (Roland WNA1100-RL or ONKYO UWF-1) or wireless router (wireless LAN router). Notes: Only a single iPad can be connected at one time. For the settings on the XS-82H/83H/84H, please refer to the XS-82H/XS-83H/XS-84H Reference Manual.
Ultra Stream
Control and configure your Ultra Stream devices. Preview input signals, record video to your phone or USB, and manage live streaming settings. The app also supports safe firmware updates for your devices.
- Configure device network via Bluetooth
- Discover devices via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- Preview device input signal
- Record video to mobile or USB
- Live stream control
- Set volume and video format
- Safe firmware updates
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Use Ultra Stream Client to manage your Ultra Stream devices. The functions of Ultra Stream Client include: 1. Configure device network via Bluetooth. 2. Discover device via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. 3. Preview device input signal, record video as MP4 files to mobile phone for social media sharing. 4. Remote control the device to record video as MP4 files to USB flash drive. 5. Remote control the device to live stream. 6. Set volume, video format, time zone, network configuration and live streaming settings. 7. Support for safe firmware update for device and auto-checking for update when Internet access is available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ultra Stream at every 2 months against XS's every 52 months. Ultra Stream also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XS ships an update every 52 months, Ultra Stream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XS | Ultra Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
XS
No in-app purchases
Ultra Stream
No in-app purchases
