# iLive vs Video Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Video Lite at 4.8 against iLive's 4.2. Video Lite also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 37%) and ratings volume (174K vs 2.5K). iLive's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iLive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Video Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Lite has 174K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of iLive's written reviews are positive against 65% of Video Lite's.

iLive ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLive | Video Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-live-video-streaming/id1224739983/reviews) | **[4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-lite/id1598997500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 6 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Charlie Pryor](https://appshunter.io/developer/648314980) | [Video Lite, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599778221) |

## What reviewers say

### iLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-live-video-streaming/id1224739983)

Easily broadcast HD video from your device or a GoPro to your preferred live streaming platform. Offers simple setup, bandwidth optimization, and real-time broadcasting statistics. Pro features unlock advanced settings for enhanced control over your streams.

**Highlights:** HD video streaming, GoPro integration, Custom RTMP server support, Bandwidth optimization, Broadcast statistics, Adjustable resolution and data usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Streaming Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Streaming Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Reliable streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔧 Complicated setup
- 🔧 Lack of features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation issues
- Settings menu not functioning properly
- Streaming URL not saving
- Incompatibility with iPhone 12 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Integration with YouTube Shorts
- More customization options
- Better support for GoPro cameras
- Improved chat/comment display


### Video Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-lite/id1598997500)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app provides a unified browsing experience for video platforms, offering features like Chromecast support and picture-in-picture mode. Enjoy a native app feel with added conveniences such as dark mode and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** All-in-one video browser, Chromecast support on iOS, Picture-in-picture mode, Dark mode, Sleep timer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads (3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Ad-free experience
- 🔒 Background playback
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Reasonable subscription cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
- 💩 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔇 Audio issues with video playback

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist loading issues
- Inconsistent enhanced player behavior
- Chromecast connectivity problems
- Captions not working as expected
- Video quality locked at low resolutions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video quality options
- Implement a way to move bookmarks between folders
- Add a notification bell for new uploads from subscribed channels
- Allow editing of comments after posting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLive free?

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

### Is Video Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iLive or Video Lite?

Video Lite is rated higher. iLive averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Video Lite averages 4.8 from 174K ratings.

### Do iLive or Video Lite have ads?

Neither iLive nor Video Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLive or Video Lite?

iLive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Video Lite every 2 weeks. Most recently, iLive was updated on October 29, 2026 and Video Lite on October 31, 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.*