vMix Virtual Control Surface vs TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
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
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
This app functions as a wireless camera input for another application, allowing users to switch between live camera feeds and local media. It offers instant playback control, speed modification, and supports various resolutions and frame rates for professional video production.
- Wireless camera input
- Switch between camera and local movie
- Instant playback and speed control
- Chroma Key for virtual studio
- Teleprompter functionality
- NDI compatibility
- Support for multiple resolutions and frame rates
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- Used in conjunction with TopDirector App (Download separately) as a wireless camera input - Switch between camera and local movie - Instantly playback the recording camera content or original local movie, instantly change the playback speed, instantly modify - playback in point and out point, best for real-time slow-motion playback of live sports games - Compatible both with NDI, NDI|HX H.264, NDI|HX HEVC, can be used with any other standard NDI products - 720p, 1080p, and 4K resolution. 24, 25, 30, 50, 60fps support - Purchase the Chroma Key option to build an instant virtual studio - Support the TALLY feature to mark the current PGM camera - Seamlessly embed valuable Teleprompter feature - Support local records for backup simultaneously
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) at Free against vMix Virtual Control Surface's $19.99. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (64% vs 40%). vMix Virtual Control Surface's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, ads 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
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) is free to download; vMix Virtual Control Surface costs $19.99 up front. TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. vMix Virtual Control Surface asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of vMix Virtual Control Surface's written reviews are positive against 64% of TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)'s.
vMix Virtual Control Surface ships an update every 4 months, TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vMix Virtual Control Surface | TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (9 ratings) | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seth Haberman | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
vMix Virtual Control Surface
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
In-app purchases
vMix Virtual Control Surface
No in-app purchases
TopDirectorCam(NDI/SRT Camera)
- Ads Banner$0.99
- NDI(Low Latency)+Tally Prompt$4.99
- Teleprompter$4.99
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- Screen Mirroring/AirPlay$4.99
- Movie Playback and Slow Motion$9.99
- Chroma Key$9.99
Questions
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