Larix Broadcaster vs TakeStage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Larix Broadcaster
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.
- 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
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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/
TakeStage
This app provides high-quality video and audio recordings during calls, specifically designed for musicians. It offers individual participant recording, remote device control, and intelligent audio features for professional results. Recordings are automatically uploaded to a cloud library for easy access and sharing.
- Individual participant recording
- Durable local recording
- Remote device control
- Simple roles and invites
- Intelligent audio switching
- Automatic cloud library
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TakeStage records each take on the performer's iPhone/iPad in HD with the teacher guiding and annotating over the call. The teacher can start the recording on a countdown, change the framing, and leave notes at the exact moment in the take. A frozen call never ends up in the video, and each take is one high quality, unedited recording - the way schools and festival panels prefer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TakeStage at 100% against Larix Broadcaster's 56%. TakeStage also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Larix Broadcaster's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Larix Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TakeStage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TakeStage 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Larix Broadcaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of TakeStage's.
Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, TakeStage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Larix Broadcaster | TakeStage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (131 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 131 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Furtree Systems, Inc. | PopovMedia LLC |
Customer experience
Larix Broadcaster
TakeStage
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
TakeStage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Larix Broadcaster
- Larix Premium$9.991 Month
- NDI Streaming$19.991 Month
- Larix Premium One Year$119.001 Year
TakeStage
- Enthusiast Package Monthly$7.991 Month
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