Comparison

Larix Broadcaster vs DualFrame

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

DualFrame

Record vertical and horizontal video simultaneously in high definition. This camera utility is designed for content creators, vloggers, and journalists to capture both perspectives in a single recording session without compromising quality or device performance.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous dual capture (portrait & landscape)
  • Hardware accelerated recording
  • High-quality native resolution exports
  • No account required for immediate use
  • Local processing for privacy
Features
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Capture the Whole Story. Both Ways. Simultaneously. Welcome to DualFrame, the ultimate camera utility built for multi-platform content creators, vloggers, and mobile journalists. No more filming twice or losing quality through heavy cropping. DualFrame uses advanced hardware acceleration to record high-definition vertical video (9:16) and cinematic horizontal video (16:9) at the exact same time. Publish to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and widescreen monitors without compromising on composition or resolution. Key Features: • Simultaneous Dual Capture: Record portrait and landscape orientations in a single session. • Hardware Accelerated: Optimized to capture dual streams without overheating your device or draining battery. • High-Quality Exports: Save native camera resolution directly to your device gallery. • No Accounts Required: Open the app and start recording instantly. Perfect For: • Content Creators: Build YouTube uploads and TikTok clips side-by-side. • Vloggers: Capture environmental landscape details and personal vertical shots at once. • Journalists: Film broadcast-ready footage and mobile-first social updates concurrently. Privacy First: DualFrame processes all video and audio content locally on your device. We do not collect or upload your media. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Larix Broadcaster3 screens
DualFrame2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DualFrame at 100% against Larix Broadcaster's 56%. DualFrame also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Larix Broadcaster's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DualFrame 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 1, 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 DualFrame's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, DualFrame monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Larix Broadcaster versus DualFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix BroadcasterDualFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (131 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.EmBi Innovations LLC

Customer experience

Larix Broadcaster

All ratings131 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative33.6%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative36.1%

DualFrame

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DualFrame

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
1 purchases

DualFrame

One-time1
  • DualFrame Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Larix Broadcaster free?
Larix Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DualFrame free?
DualFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Larix Broadcaster or DualFrame?
DualFrame is rated higher. Larix Broadcaster averages 3.6 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while DualFrame averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Larix Broadcaster or DualFrame have ads?
Neither Larix Broadcaster nor DualFrame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larix Broadcaster or DualFrame?
Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and DualFrame monthly. Most recently, Larix Broadcaster was updated on September 23, 2026 and DualFrame on September 10, 2026.

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