Comparison

Larix Player SRT & Live Stream vs MotorolaSolutions SmartControl

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

Head to head
About

Larix Player SRT & Live Stream

This app enables real-time live media streaming and playback across various protocols. It supports advanced features like SRT, SLDP, HLS, and RTMP, with premium options for extended functionality and background playback.

Highlights
  • SRT, SLDP, HLS, RTMP playback
  • ABR and synchronized playback
  • H.264/H.265 video support
  • AAC, MP3, Opus audio support
  • Premium features: background playback, videowall
  • Customizable advanced options
Features
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Play live streams directly on iPhone or iPad - low-latency, protocol-flexible playback for engineers, broadcast technicians, and streaming professionals. Whether you're monitoring an incoming SRT feed, testing a production stream before air, or running a videowall display - Larix Player gives you precise control over live media playback. PROTOCOLS SRT (Caller, Listener, Rendezvous modes), RTMP/RTMPS, HLS including Apple Low Latency, Icecast, and SLDP with ABR and synchronized playback. WebRTC/WHIP support included. CODECS Video: H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC. Audio: AAC, MP3, Opus, AC3, and E-AC3. HEVC over RTMP supported. VIDEOWALL (Premium) Display multiple live streams simultaneously on a single screen. Ideal for monitoring setups, control rooms, and event production. Picture-in-picture and background playback. PLAYBACK CONTROLS Save and manage a list of stream URLs. Background playback (Premium). Disable media sync for streams with audio/video inconsistency. External decoder mode for hardware-accelerated rendering. DEEP LINK SUPPORT HTML links with srt:// open directly in Larix Player with full SRT parameter control: mode, latency, maxbw, pbkeylen, passphrase, streamid. LARIX PREMIUM — $9.99/month Removes time limits on SRT, RTMP, and Icecast playback. Unlocks Videowall and background playback. Also activatable via Larix Tuner license. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/player/ios/ Larix Player open source is available for building custom applications and embedding SLDP playback. Larix Player uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MotorolaSolutions SmartControl

This application connects to Motorola Solutions body cameras and in-car video systems. It allows law enforcement officers to view event recordings, categorize incidents, and stream video footage directly to their mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Connects to body cameras via Bluetooth/WiFi
  • View digital evidence recordings
  • Categorize incidents
  • Stream video footage
  • Supports multiple Motorola camera models
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SmartControl is the companion smartphone application for the Motorola Solutions Body Cameras (SVX, V300, VB400, V500 & V700) and In Car Video Systems (M500E). The SmartControl app connects to the cameras using Bluetooth and WiFi, allowing law enforcement officers to view digital evidence event recordings, categorize incidents and stream video footage directly to their mobile devices. Note: VideoManager and device firmware must be 24.4.1 or later for V500 and VB400 devices (VB400V3 hardware revision or later).

Screenshots

Larix Player SRT & Live Stream3 screens
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Larix Player SRT & Live Stream at 53% against MotorolaSolutions SmartControl's 0%. MotorolaSolutions SmartControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Player SRT & Live Stream sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. MotorolaSolutions SmartControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MotorolaSolutions SmartControl holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Larix Player SRT & Live Stream's written reviews are positive against 0% of MotorolaSolutions SmartControl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larix Player SRT & Live Stream ships an update every 2 months, MotorolaSolutions SmartControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Larix Player SRT & Live Stream versus MotorolaSolutions SmartControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix Player SRT & Live StreamMotorolaSolutions SmartControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.2 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB67 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.Motorola Solutions, Inc

Customer experience

Larix Player SRT & Live Stream

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

MotorolaSolutions SmartControl

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Larix Player SRT & Live Stream

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features$9.991 Month
None

MotorolaSolutions SmartControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larix Player SRT & Live Stream free?
Larix Player SRT & Live Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MotorolaSolutions SmartControl free?
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Larix Player SRT & Live Stream or MotorolaSolutions SmartControl?
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl is rated higher. Larix Player SRT & Live Stream averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MotorolaSolutions SmartControl averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.
Do Larix Player SRT & Live Stream or MotorolaSolutions SmartControl have ads?
Neither Larix Player SRT & Live Stream nor MotorolaSolutions SmartControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larix Player SRT & Live Stream or MotorolaSolutions SmartControl?
Larix Player SRT & Live Stream ships an update every 2 months, and MotorolaSolutions SmartControl every 3 months. Most recently, Larix Player SRT & Live Stream was updated on November 1, 2026 and MotorolaSolutions SmartControl on October 23, 2026.

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