# Larix Broadcaster vs Smoothstreamer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Larix Broadcaster | Smoothstreamer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-broadcaster-live-stream/id1042474385/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothstreamer/id1442611292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furtree Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661200097) | [Smoothcomp AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442611291) |

## What reviewers say

### Larix Broadcaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-broadcaster-live-stream/id1042474385)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Larix Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| NDI Streaming | $19.99 | per month |
| Larix Premium One Year | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable streaming performance
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎥 Excellent video and audio quality customization
- 🔒 Privacy-respecting with minimal data collection
- 🌐 Support for multiple streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT, RTSP, NDI)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($9.99/month or $120/year)
- 🚫 Paywall on previously free features
- ⏱️ 30-minute time limit on free tier streams
- 🎨 Large watermark overlay on free streams
- 😤 Poor communication about pricing changes

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Smoothstreamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothstreamer/id1442611292)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*