Comparison

Larix Broadcaster vs Smoothstreamer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Larix Broadcaster

This professional streaming camera app enables high-performance live broadcasting from mobile devices. It supports a wide range of protocols including SRT, RTMP, and NDI, offering advanced features for video and audio contribution. Configure multiple streams, add overlays, and record your broadcasts with ease.

Highlights
  • Multiple streaming protocols (SRT, RTMP, NDI, WebRTC, RTSP, RIST)
  • High-performance H.264/HEVC video encoding
  • Configurable connection profiles and multi-destination streaming
  • Overlay features (image, text, HTML, GPS-based)
  • Multi-camera capture and picture-in-picture modes
  • Recording and screenshot capabilities
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR)
Features
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Stream live from your iPhone or iPad - broadcast-quality video to any server, platform, or production switcher. No encoder box, no desktop setup required. Whether you're streaming IRL to Twitch or Kick, covering breaking news in the field, or feeding a remote production over NDI - Larix Broadcaster gives you the tools professional broadcasters rely on. PROTOCOLS & CODECS Supports SRT, RTMP/RTMPS, WebRTC WHIP, NDI HX2, RTSP, RIST, and Zixi. Video encoding in H.264 and H.265/HEVC. Audio in AAC or Opus depending on protocol. Multiple simultaneous outputs available (Premium). CAMERA & VIDEO Multi-camera capture with picture-in-picture and side-by-side modes. Front and back cameras with live switching, portrait and landscape rotation. UltraHD resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR). USB camera input on iPadOS 17 and later. Center Stage supported on iPad. OVERLAYS & RECORDING Image, text, HTML, and GPS-based overlays. Assign different overlay sets to live, paused, and stand-by states. Record streams as MP4 to iCloud. SEI/NTP metadata insertion for multi-camera sync. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Talkback audio return via SRT, RTMP, Icecast, and SLDP. NDI tally light for on-air feedback. Stand-by mode for pre-configured stream launch. Larix Grove for sharing connection settings via QR code or deep link. LARIX PREMIUM - $9.99/month Removes the default watermark. Unlocks multiple simultaneous outputs, Talkback, HEVC encoding, advanced overlays, ABR streaming, and more. Manage licenses and control devices remotely via Larix Tuner. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/larix/premium/ RESOURCES Docs: https://softvelum.com/larix/docs/ Video tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhj0_QbtfTw Larix Broadcaster uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smoothstreamer

This application is designed for organizers on the Smoothcomp platform to manage livestreams. It is not intended for individual athletes or general users.

Highlights
  • Livestream management
  • Organizer tools
  • Smoothcomp integration
Features
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Smoothstreamer is Smoothcomp's official live streaming app for martial arts and combat sports events. For event organizers: Scan the QR code Smoothcomp generates for your mat and you're configured — no typing, no setup screens. Tap Go Live and you're streaming to Smoothcomp.tv (and YouTube, if configured) in under a minute. Smoothstreamer reconnects automatically through venue Wi-Fi hiccups, and every stream carries a live overlay — scoreboards, athlete names, sponsor branding — that Smoothcomp can update anytime without a new app release. Every session, live or recorded, can be saved locally as a fallback, so a dropped connection or a closed app never costs you the footage.

Screenshots

Larix Broadcaster3 screens
Smoothstreamer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Larix Broadcaster at 56% against Smoothstreamer's 0%. Larix Broadcaster also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Smoothstreamer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Larix Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Smoothstreamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smoothstreamer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larix Broadcaster has 131 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Larix Broadcaster's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smoothstreamer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Larix Broadcaster versus Smoothstreamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix BroadcasterSmoothstreamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (131 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings131 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.Smoothcomp AB

Customer experience

Larix Broadcaster

All ratings131 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative33.6%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative35.8%

Smoothstreamer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Larix Broadcaster

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes frequently after recent updates
  • Overlay rotation bug - upside down in preview mode
  • Audio drops when switching between cameras
  • Auto-focus triggering every other second during streams
  • Audio encoder crashes when changing lenses mid-stream
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  • Bluetooth microphone crashes entire audio stack
  • RTMP connection drops without error messages
  • Web widget add button non-functional on iPhone 15
  • Stream breaks every few seconds on some devices
  • Audio distortion and popping with increasing frequency during long streams
  • Garbled audio during streaming
  • App crashes on iPhone 7 Plus - camera won't display
  • Connection setup issues for RTSP streaming
  • Incompatibility with iPad OS 13.1 causing crashes
  • Audio interface (PreSonus AudioBox iOne) not recognized reliably
  • YouTube streaming no longer works - outdated guide
  • Camera won't show on certain iPhone models despite permissions

Requested features

18 requests
  • Custom resolution and canvas size adjustment
  • External SDI/HDMI source support via USB capture cards
  • Working video stabilization mode
  • In-app feedback mechanism
  • Zoom in/out functionality
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  • Microphone gain/level adjustment for built-in mic
  • Pause screen customization with user-selected images/audio
  • Watermark/overlay icon support
  • Current zoom level indicator
  • Browser overlay for live chat and alerts
  • Screen recording and streaming capability
  • SRTLA protocol support
  • Manual and feature documentation
  • Lower pricing tiers for limited use cases
  • Lifetime license option
  • Disable iPhone image stabilization toggle
  • 60 FPS support
  • Keep stream active when switching apps with audio continuation

Smoothstreamer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Larix Broadcaster

Subscriptions3
  • Larix Premium$9.991 Month
  • NDI Streaming$19.991 Month
  • Larix Premium One Year$119.001 Year
None

Smoothstreamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larix Broadcaster free?
Larix Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smoothstreamer free?
Smoothstreamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Larix Broadcaster or Smoothstreamer?
Smoothstreamer is rated higher. Larix Broadcaster averages 3.6 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Smoothstreamer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Larix Broadcaster or Smoothstreamer have ads?
Neither Larix Broadcaster nor Smoothstreamer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larix Broadcaster or Smoothstreamer?
Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smoothstreamer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Larix Broadcaster was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smoothstreamer on October 15, 2026.

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