# Larix Broadcaster vs TakeStage

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.

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 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Larix Broadcaster | TakeStage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-broadcaster-live-stream/id1042474385/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takestage/id6503710596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 90 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) | [PopovMedia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750054759) |

## 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


### TakeStage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takestage/id6503710596)

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.

**Highlights:** Individual participant recording, Durable local recording, Remote device control, Simple roles and invites, Intelligent audio switching, Automatic cloud library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enthusiast Package Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Larix Broadcaster free?

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

### Is TakeStage free?

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

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

TakeStage is rated higher. Larix Broadcaster averages 3.6 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while TakeStage averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Larix Broadcaster or TakeStage have ads?

Neither Larix Broadcaster nor TakeStage shows ads.

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

Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and TakeStage fortnightly. Most recently, Larix Broadcaster was updated on November 11, 2026 and TakeStage on November 12, 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.*