vMix Virtual Control Surface vs Rivet Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vMix Virtual Control Surface
This app provides a virtual control surface for the vMix video switching software. It allows users to control vMix functions remotely over a network, mimicking the feel of a hardware switcher with numerous programmable buttons and faders.
- 512 preview buttons
- 512 program buttons
- 512 audio input faders
- Audio channel control
- Clip playback control
- Transition and DSK buttons
- Programmable user buttons
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vMix CS is a software control surface for controlling the video switching program vMix. This app enables you to control vMix from anywhere within your network. vMix CS also provides the feel of a traditional hardware switcher. Simply press the IP address within vMix CS and type in the IP address of the computer running vMix. vMix Virtual Control Surface Features: -512 preview buttons -512 program buttons -512 overlay buttons -512 audio input faders -512 audio input meters -512 mute input buttons -Toggle Master, A-G bus assignment for audio -Solo Audio Channels -Play, Pause & Repeat clips from the audio controller -4 DSK buttons to control up to 4 overlay channels -4 transition buttons -4 user programmable buttons (programmed within vMix "SurfaceF1", "SurfaceF2", "SurfaceF3" and "SurfaceF4") -Master / Bus A-G audio fader -Master / Bus A-G mute button -Record, Stream, External, FadeToBlack and Take buttons -Smooth T-Bar ******NOTE****** The host vMix computer must have its network set to "Home". Setting this to "Work" or "Public" will block vDesk from connecting to vMix. This can be changed by right clicking the network icon on the bottom right of windows and selecting "Open Network and Sharing Center". In the Network and Sharing Center, the network that you are currently connected to will be displayed along with an icon. Under the name should list the current security setting. It will either list "Home", "Work" or "Public". To change this setting, click on the link below the network name and a new window will pop up. In this new window, select "Home Network". ******* User experience may be poor if WiFi signal is poor
Rivet Remote
This application enables users to contribute live streams with return audio and video to production facilities globally. It utilizes the SRT protocol for secure and reliable transport, making it accessible from any location and device.
- Secure SRT streaming
- Return audio & video
- Global contribution
- Multiple device support
- Secure link sharing
- Encryption support
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Rivet is the ultimate tool for remote broadcast streaming. By utilizing Open Source streaming protocol SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), Rivet allows you to contribute live streams with return audio & video to production & broadcast facilities around the world. No matter the device, Rivet allows you to reach the widest possible contribution audience from anywhere in the globe. Key Features: -Easy to use -Reliable transport even under less than ideal conditions -Send secure links to contributors -Multiple device support -Ability to send securely using encryption Follow us: Twitter https://twitter.com/livexproduction LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-x Facebook https://www.facebook.com/livexproduction/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livexproduction/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/c/LivexTv1 Have a question? Contact us at contact@livex.tv
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rivet Remote at 100% against vMix Virtual Control Surface's 40%. Rivet Remote also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.9). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
Rivet Remote is free to download; vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rivet Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of vMix Virtual Control Surface's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rivet Remote's.
vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, Rivet Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vMix Virtual Control Surface | Rivet Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Seth Haberman | Live X, Inc. |
Customer experience
vMix Virtual Control Surface
Rivet Remote
In-app purchases
vMix Virtual Control Surface
No in-app purchases
Rivet Remote
No in-app purchases





