Comparison

MediaLink Live vs CastPad

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

CastPad

Control Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers remotely from your tablet or phone. Customize your control panel with only the necessary functions, making live production more flexible and efficient.

Highlights
  • Remote ATEM switcher control
  • Customizable control interface
  • HyperDeck and streaming encoder control
  • Quick setup via network discovery
  • Large, clear buttons for live use
  • Supports various Blackmagic Design hardware
Features
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Your Blackmagic Design ATEM switcher — without sitting behind the big console. Guide & live demo - https://castpad.app (try it free in your browser) CastPad puts the controls you actually use on one screen, on the tablet or phone in your hands. You build the layout, so it fits your show — not someone else's idea of a control panel. ▶ Up and running in seconds Open the app and it scans your network, finding your ATEM and your HyperDeck and streaming devices for you. No fiddly setup — just connect. ▶ Lay it out your way Pick the cards you need, place them. Hide what you don't use — and pull buttons back out just as easily. ▶ Fast where it counts Big, clear buttons and instant on-air indication keep your hands ahead of the show. Glide keyers, DVE, and SuperSource between saved positions — no keyframes, no macros to write. ▶ HyperDeck & streaming too Scrub HyperDecks precisely with jog/shuttle, hit record, switch slots — all in one place. Control streaming encoders as well. ▶ Nothing to worry about Connects straight to your ATEM over your local network. No account, no sign-in, no data collection. Available in English and Korean. ■ Default cards (all hideable) Program/Preview · USK (keyer) · Transition · T-Bar · Audio · DSK · On Air ■ Add-on cards SuperSource · AUX Output · USK DVE · Audio (more) · HyperDeck · Streaming Encoder · Macro · Multiview (coming soon) ■ Supported devices • ATEM: virtually any ATEM switcher — Mini / Mini Pro / Mini Extreme, SDI series, Constellation HD·4K·8K, Television Studio HD·4K·HD8, Production·Broadcast Studio, and more (capabilities detected automatically on connect) • HyperDeck: Studio (HD Mini, HD Plus, HD Pro, 4K Pro, Mini, 12G), Shuttle HD, Extreme 8K HDR • Streaming: Blackmagic Web Presenter / Streaming Encoder (HD & 4K) ■ Coming soon • Multiview card — see the multiview over USB capture and cut by tapping a window • Expanded audio settings • More cards and features on the way ▶ Guide & live demo - https://castpad.app (try it free in your browser) For live production, churches, schools, and events — run your show at a glance, from anywhere on the floor. CastPad is a third-party companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blackmagic Design. ATEM and HyperDeck are trademarks of Blackmagic Design.

Screenshots

MediaLink Live1 screens
CastPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MediaLink Live at Free against CastPad's $29.99. MediaLink Live also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). CastPad's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

MediaLink Live is free to download; CastPad costs $29.99 up front. MediaLink Live sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CastPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaLink Live ships an update every 3 months, CastPad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MediaLink Live versus CastPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaLink LiveCastPad
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating3.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreate-Media Technology Co., Ltd.CastPad

Customer experience

MediaLink Live

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral33.3%
Negative5.6%

CastPad

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MediaLink Live

One-time3
  • Remove watermark$0.99
  • Local recording$9.99
  • Support overlay$9.99
None

CastPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MediaLink Live free?
MediaLink Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CastPad free?
CastPad costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MediaLink Live or CastPad have ads?
Neither MediaLink Live nor CastPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaLink Live or CastPad?
MediaLink Live ships an update every 3 months, and CastPad every 2 days. Most recently, MediaLink Live was updated on November 2, 2026 and CastPad on October 31, 2026.

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