Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Secure SRT streaming
  • Return audio & video
  • Global contribution
  • Multiple device support
  • Secure link sharing
  • Encryption support
Features
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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

Screenshots

Rivet Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
vMix Virtual Control Surface versus Rivet Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervMix Virtual Control SurfaceRivet Remote
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSeth HabermanLive X, Inc.

Customer experience

vMix Virtual Control Surface

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral17.1%
Negative42.9%

Rivet Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

vMix Virtual Control Surface

No in-app purchases

None

Rivet Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vMix Virtual Control Surface free?
vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rivet Remote free?
Rivet Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, vMix Virtual Control Surface or Rivet Remote?
Rivet Remote is rated higher. vMix Virtual Control Surface averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Rivet Remote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do vMix Virtual Control Surface or Rivet Remote have ads?
Neither vMix Virtual Control Surface nor Rivet Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vMix Virtual Control Surface or Rivet Remote?
vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, and Rivet Remote monthly. Most recently, vMix Virtual Control Surface was updated on August 16, 2026 and Rivet Remote on June 11, 2026.

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