XS vs Proto Studio
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.
Proto Studio
Stream yourself in high-quality 4K or HD to multiple devices simultaneously. Experience near real-time volumetric interaction with your audience.
- Stream to multiple Proto devices
- 4K or HD quality
- Near real-time interaction
- Volumetric capture
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Proto Studio allows you to stream yourself into one or multiple Proto devices in dazzling 4K quality in near real-time. -Stream to one or multiple Proto devices -Stunning 4K or HD quality -Near real-time, volumetric interaction with your audience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Proto Studio at every 6 weeks against XS's every 52 months. XS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, Proto Studio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XS | Proto Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | Proto, Inc. (Mobile) |
In-app purchases
XS
No in-app purchases
Proto Studio
No in-app purchases
