Comparison

Larix Broadcaster vs Lobbik Deck

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

Lobbik Deck

Features
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Lobbik deck OBS turns your iPad or iPhone into a control room for OBS Studio. The app talks directly to OBS on your local Wi-Fi network (obs-websocket). Nothing about your live control goes through the internet: scene switches and mutes are instant. CONTROL ROOM (iPAD) • Scenes with live thumbnails, one tap to switch • Program preview of what your viewers see • Start and stop the stream and the recording (hold to stop, so a stray tap never ends your live) • Stream health: bitrate, dropped frames, FPS, CPU • Audio mixer with level meters and mute buttons • Scene sources: show or hide them, pin your favourites • Studio mode with a big transition button • Twitch chat with emotes, badges and the latest follow, sub, raid and bits • Quick chat messages: post a ready-made message in your chat with one tap • PC links: open a page on your streaming PC from the tablet, with your most used links as favourites • PC music card and your Age of Empires IV rank ONE-HAND DECK (iPHONE) • Big buttons for live, recording, microphone and desktop audio • Sounds, scenes, PC links and quick chat messages as tiles • Choose the layout on the website: scene column left, right or hidden, number of columns, order and size of every tile • Works in portrait and landscape EASY SETUP • The app finds OBS on your network by itself • Works with OBS Studio 28 or newer (WebSocket server enabled in Tools → WebSocket Server Settings) • Optional free PC program (Windows) for music control, sounds and opening links on the PC TRY IT WITHOUT OBS A built-in demo opens a full control room with sample data, no account and no OBS needed. ACCOUNT Creating an account is free and starts a trial. Your settings (Twitch channel, sounds, links, phone layout) are shared between your devices and the website deck.krp.hk. Kripy Deck OBS is an independent app and is not affiliated with OBS Project or Twitch.

Screenshots

Larix Broadcaster3 screens
Lobbik Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lobbik Deck at none against Larix Broadcaster's 3. Lobbik Deck also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Larix Broadcaster's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. Lobbik Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, Lobbik Deck every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Larix Broadcaster versus Lobbik Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix BroadcasterLobbik Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.maxime bourdis

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

Lobbik Deck

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

Lobbik Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larix Broadcaster free?
Larix Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lobbik Deck free?
Lobbik Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Larix Broadcaster or Lobbik Deck have ads?
Neither Larix Broadcaster nor Lobbik Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larix Broadcaster or Lobbik Deck?
Larix Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lobbik Deck every 10 days. Most recently, Larix Broadcaster was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lobbik Deck on October 16, 2026.

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