Comparison

Larix Broadcaster vs CWS Broadcaster

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

CWS Broadcaster

Features
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CWS Broadcaster convierte tu iPhone en un encoder de video en vivo. Transmite con la cámara de tu teléfono por SRT o RTMP, con la estabilidad que necesita una señal profesional. PARA CUALQUIER SERVIDOR • Pruébala gratis con tu propio servidor SRT o RTMP/RTMPS, sin registrarte. • SRT en modo caller con Stream ID, cifrado AES (passphrase) y latencia configurable. • RTMP y RTMPS con puerto y autenticación opcionales. HECHA PARA TRANSMITIR EN LA CALLE • Reconexión automática si la red falla, con aviso en pantalla. • Tres niveles de calidad para adaptarte a la señal disponible. • Modo de ahorro de batería: la pantalla se atenúa sola en transmisiones largas sin afectar la señal. • Transmisión vertical u horizontal, cámara frontal o trasera y silencio de micrófono al aire. Si ya eres parte de CWS • Inicia sesión con tu usuario y transmite: la app ya conoce tu servidor, no hay URLs ni llaves que copiar. • Enciende y apaga tus redes sociales (Facebook, YouTube, Twitch y más) desde la app, incluso estando al aire. • Conecta tus cuentas de Facebook, YouTube y Twitch sin llaves manuales y elige en qué página publicar. • Si tu canal tiene un playout al aire, la app toma el control al empezar a transmitir y lo reanuda sola al terminar. CWS ofrece streaming de video y radio, multistream a redes sociales, playout programable, grabaciones y más. Conoce nuestros planes en conceptows.mx

Screenshots

Larix Broadcaster3 screens
CWS Broadcaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CWS Broadcaster at none against Larix Broadcaster's 3. CWS Broadcaster also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. CWS Broadcaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, CWS Broadcaster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Larix Broadcaster versus CWS Broadcaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix BroadcasterCWS Broadcaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.LOPICONCEPTO, S.A. DE C.V.

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

CWS Broadcaster

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

CWS Broadcaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larix Broadcaster free?
Larix Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CWS Broadcaster free?
CWS Broadcaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Larix Broadcaster or CWS Broadcaster have ads?
Neither Larix Broadcaster nor CWS Broadcaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larix Broadcaster or CWS Broadcaster?
Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and CWS Broadcaster every 4 days. Most recently, Larix Broadcaster was updated on October 29, 2026 and CWS Broadcaster on October 28, 2026.

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