# Larix Broadcaster vs Robot72

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Robot72 at 100% against Larix Broadcaster's 56%. Robot72 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6). Larix Broadcaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (131 vs 11). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Larix Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Robot72 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Robot72 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larix Broadcaster has 131 ratings behind it against 11, 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 Robot72's.

Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, Robot72 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Larix Broadcaster | Robot72 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-broadcaster-live-stream/id1042474385/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-sstv-decoder/id6764195382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furtree Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661200097) | [晨阳 段](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791560858) |

## 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


### Robot72

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-sstv-decoder/id6764195382)

Decode amateur radio SSTV transmissions into images or encode your own photos as audio. This app offers a wide range of SSTV modes and runs entirely on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Auto-detect SSTV modes, Decode live audio or WAV files, Encode photos to SSTV audio, Extensive SSTV mode support, Decoding history with thumbnails, Save and share decoded images

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Robot72 Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Larix Broadcaster free?

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

### Is Robot72 free?

Robot72 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Larix Broadcaster or Robot72?

Robot72 is rated higher. Larix Broadcaster averages 3.6 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Robot72 averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Larix Broadcaster or Robot72 have ads?

Robot72 shows ads; Larix Broadcaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Larix Broadcaster or Robot72?

Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and Robot72 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Larix Broadcaster was updated on October 15, 2026 and Robot72 on October 13, 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.*