Comparison

Kollus Live Encoder vs Larix Screencaster

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

Head to head
About

Kollus Live Encoder

Stream HD quality live events directly from your mobile device without extra equipment. Easily switch cameras, apply filters, and manage audio levels for a dynamic broadcast experience. Supports automatic and manual recording.

Highlights
  • HD quality live streaming
  • Front/rear camera switching
  • Filter effects
  • Low latency streaming
  • Audio level meter
  • Automatic and manual recording
Features
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Kollus Live encoder는 Kollus Live 서비스를 이용하는 회원을 대상으로한 전용 앱입니다. 별도의 연결 장치 없이도 모바일을 통하여 HD 품질의 라이브 이벤트를 방송할 수 있습니다. 라이브 중 전면, 후면 카메라 전환 및 필터 효과 변경이 가능하여 다양한 방법으로 방송이 가능합니다. * 주요 기능 : 쉬운 인터페이스 편리한 메뉴 HD 화질 전면 / 후면 카메라 지원 Flash on/off 필터 효과 지원 Low latency 스트리밍 오디오 레벨미터 지원 자동 녹화 기능 수동 녹화 기능 * 필수적 접근 권한 : 카메라: 카메라를 이용한 라이브 방송을 위해 사용됩니다. 마이크: 마이크를 이용하는 라이브 방송을 위해 사용됩니다.

About

Larix Screencaster

This app enables live streaming of your device's screen content to various platforms and media servers. It supports multiple protocols like RTMP, SRT, and WebRTC, with advanced features for adaptive bitrate and multiple simultaneous connections.

Highlights
  • RTMP/RTMPS streaming
  • SRT streaming (Caller, Listener, Rendezvous)
  • WebRTC via WHIP signaling
  • HEVC over RTMP
  • Zixi protocol support
  • Multiple simultaneous connections
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming
Features
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Stream your iPhone or iPad screen live - to any platform, server, or production switcher. No capture card, no desktop, no external hardware required. Stream mobile gameplay to Twitch or Kick, share your screen during live sessions, or feed a remote production via SRT or Zixi - Larix Screencaster turns your screen into a live broadcast source. PROTOCOLS SRT (Caller, Listener, Rendezvous modes), RTMP/RTMPS, WebRTC/WHIP, Zixi, RTSP/RTSPS, and RIST. Stream to any media server or platform that accepts these inputs. VIDEO ENCODING H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC encoding. HEVC over RTMP via Enhanced RTMP spec. Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR) with logarithmic descent and ladder ascent modes. Variable FPS option for bandwidth-constrained networks. MULTISTREAM Stream to up to 3 destinations simultaneously - Twitch, YouTube, Nimble Streamer, Wowza, or any custom server. Multiple connection profiles supported. PLATFORMS AND SERVERS Works with Twitch, Kick, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, and any RTMP-capable platform. Server support includes Nimble Streamer, Wowza, Red5, Flussonic, Dacast, Akamai, and Limelight CDN. LARIX PREMIUM - $9.99/month Removes the 5-minute time limit. Full unlimited streaming to any destination. Also activatable via Larix Tuner license. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/larix/premium/ RESOURCES Documentation: https://softvelum.com/larix/docs/ Setup video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-A4yspoaBQ Larix Screencaster uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kollus Live Encoder4 screens
Larix Screencaster2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kollus Live Encoder at none against Larix Screencaster's 2. Kollus Live Encoder also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.8). Larix Screencaster's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Screencaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Kollus Live Encoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kollus Live Encoder holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larix Screencaster has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kollus Live Encoder ships an update every 5 months, Larix Screencaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kollus Live Encoder versus Larix Screencaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKollus Live EncoderLarix Screencaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.8 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatenoid, Inc.Furtree Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Kollus Live Encoder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Larix Screencaster

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kollus Live Encoder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Larix Screencaster

Subscriptions2
  • Screencaster Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Screencaster Premium Yearly$119.001 Year

Questions

Is Kollus Live Encoder free?
Kollus Live Encoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Larix Screencaster free?
Larix Screencaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kollus Live Encoder or Larix Screencaster?
Kollus Live Encoder is rated higher. Kollus Live Encoder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Larix Screencaster averages 2.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Kollus Live Encoder or Larix Screencaster have ads?
Neither Kollus Live Encoder nor Larix Screencaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kollus Live Encoder or Larix Screencaster?
Kollus Live Encoder ships an update every 5 months, and Larix Screencaster every 2 months. Most recently, Kollus Live Encoder was updated on October 6, 2026 and Larix Screencaster on October 24, 2026.

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