# Larix Broadcaster vs BEAM

The clearest difference is rating: BEAM at 5.0 against Larix Broadcaster's 3.6. BEAM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Larix Broadcaster's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Larix Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BEAM sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BEAM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larix Broadcaster has 131 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, BEAM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Larix Broadcaster | BEAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-broadcaster-live-stream/id1042474385/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-live-streaming/id6464537225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Furtree Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661200097) | [Mass Luminosity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275905433) |

## What reviewers say

### Larix Broadcaster

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

Stream broadcast-quality video live from your mobile device to any server or platform. Offers advanced features like multi-camera support, customizable overlays, and multiple protocol compatibility. A premium subscription unlocks additional professional broadcasting tools.

**Highlights:** Broadcast-quality live streaming, Supports SRT, RTMP, NDI HX2, and more, Multi-camera capture with PiP and side-by-side, Customizable image, text, and GPS overlays, Record streams to iCloud, Talkback audio return, Remote device management

**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


### BEAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-live-streaming/id6464537225)

This app offers an interactive live streaming experience where viewers can actively influence content. Streamers gain access to production tools, including multistreaming capabilities. It fosters community engagement and provides a user-friendly interface for diverse content.

**Highlights:** Viewer control for interactive content, Multistreaming to over 30 platforms, High-quality live viewing, Production tools for streamers, User-friendly interface, Community engagement features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BEAM Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 100 Embers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Embers - Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Embers | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Embers | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Embers | $99.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 Embers | $179.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 Embers | $449.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Larix Broadcaster free?

Larix Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BEAM free?

BEAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Larix Broadcaster or BEAM?

BEAM is rated higher. Larix Broadcaster averages 3.6 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while BEAM averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Larix Broadcaster or BEAM have ads?

Neither Larix Broadcaster nor BEAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Larix Broadcaster or BEAM?

Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and BEAM every 5 weeks. Most recently, Larix Broadcaster was updated on November 12, 2026 and BEAM on November 3, 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.*