MediaLink Live vs CloudShow Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MediaLink Live
Stream live video from your device's cameras or external capture devices to platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. Add graphics and stream in Full HD for various content creation needs.
- Live stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook
- Use iPhone/iPad cameras or iCapture device
- Real-time editing
- Add image layers/graphics
- Full HD 1080P resolution
- Manage broadcasting channels
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MediaLink Live obtains iPhones / iPads front and rear camera, and video of iCapture device, and edit it in real time for live streaming on YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook. It is perfect for outdoor action, sports, in real live, marketing and creative content, education and training sessions, live events, talk shows and podcasts, meetings and company announcements, product demonstrations, and more. And the intuitive interface ensures everyone can create stunning videos. The app allows you to stream to any online video platform and includes a number of powerful features: Full HD resolution Stream in 1080P at bitrate up to 16Mbps. Broadcasting manage Save a lot of broadcasting channels. Graphics Add image layer MediaLink Live USER PAGE Come join our website: https://www.create-medialink.com or our MediaLink Live Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CreateMedia/
CloudShow Manager
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Turn any screen into a digital sign in minutes with CloudShow. Trusted by businesses worldwide, see how CloudShow can help your business today. Use CloudShow Manager to keep track of your devices on the go. Get notified when devices disconnect right away so you can keep your digital signs running smoothly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudShow Manager at none against MediaLink Live's 3. MediaLink Live's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. MediaLink Live sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CloudShow Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
MediaLink Live ships an update every 3 months, CloudShow Manager every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MediaLink Live | CloudShow Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Create-Media Technology Co., Ltd. | Binary Fortress Software |
In-app purchases
MediaLink Live
- Remove watermark$0.99
- Local recording$9.99
- Support overlay$9.99
CloudShow Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
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