Comparison

Solo Cam vs Stream to Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solo Cam

This app transforms your iPhone camera into a powerful video source for LiveU Solo units. It utilizes the Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter for seamless integration, offering a straightforward way to stream live video.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone camera as video source
  • Integrates with LiveU Solo
  • Supports Lightning to HDMI adapter
  • Simple and straightforward operation
Features
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Solo Cam is a simple app that allows you to harness the incredible power of the iPhone's Camera as a source for the LiveU Solo unit via the Apple Lightning to HDMI digital adapter.

About

Stream to Studio

Stream live video from your mobile device to any SRT-compatible server. Ideal for remote reporting and studio integration, it offers high-quality streaming with features like two-way communication and professional timecode sync.

Highlights
  • Live stream to SRT-compatible servers
  • Two-way audio & video communication
  • High-quality Full HD & 4K streaming
  • HEVC (H.265) support
  • Flashlight toggle
  • Professional timecode sync
Features
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Live Stream from Anywhere – Professional Mobile Reporting Stream live to any SRT-compatible server (including vMix and other SRT decoders) directly from your iOS device.  Perfect for mobile reporters, remote broadcasts, and seamless integration with your studio production. Key Features: - Easy setup - Two-Way Communication – Full audio & video feedback from the studio to the reporter (requires SRTMiniServer in your studio). - High-Quality Streaming – Supports Full HD & 4K with HEVC (H.265) for efficient bandwidth use. - Flash Button – Instantly toggle the flashlight for better lighting in the field. - Professional Timecode Sync – VITC timecode with NTP synchronization for broadcast accuracy. Perfect for: - Remote reporters & journalists - Live productions with vMix, SRT-enabled decoders, and more - Low-latency, reliable streaming via SRT Note: For two-way communication (audio & video), your studio must run SRTMiniServer.

Screenshots

Solo Cam4 screens
Stream to Studio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stream to Studio at 75% against Solo Cam's 29%. Stream to Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). Solo Cam's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stream to Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Solo Cam's written reviews are positive against 75% of Stream to Studio's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solo Cam versus Stream to Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolo CamStream to Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveUMihail Garanin

Customer experience

Solo Cam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

Stream to Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Solo Cam

No in-app purchases

None

Stream to Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solo Cam free?
Solo Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stream to Studio free?
Stream to Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solo Cam or Stream to Studio?
Stream to Studio is rated higher. Solo Cam averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stream to Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Solo Cam or Stream to Studio have ads?
Neither Solo Cam nor Stream to Studio shows ads.

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