Comparison

Present Live vs Mavis Studio

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

Head to head
About

Present Live

Stream live video with embedded presentation slides to global audiences and local viewers simultaneously. Import slides from various sources and choose display styles. Save recordings locally in high definition.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture slide embedding
  • Live stream to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, RTMP
  • Import slides from PowerPoint, Keynote, images, text
  • Local HD video recording
  • External display output via adapter or Airplay
  • Bluetooth keyboard/switcher support
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Create the same experience for your in-person audience and those watching around the world like never before with Present Live. Present Live connects to any RTMP server to live stream video with your presentation slides embedded picture-in-picture style, while also connecting to an optional external display to show your slides to anyone in the room with you. Import slides from: • Your Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote presentations • Images from your Camera Roll • Text documents Choose from: • Picture-in-Picture Slides • Full Screen Slides • Lower thirds with text slides (for lyrics, etc) Live Stream through: • Facebook Live • YouTube Live • Twitch • And any other RTMP Server Along with live streaming, you are able to save a video recording straight to your device! Live stream outputs in HD, while the local version is saved in Full HD. Connect to a Bluetooth keyboard or switcher from a far, or select your next slide on your device. Connect to an external display through adapter output or Airplay. ---------------- Present Live Pro subscription is required for unlimited slides and to import documents. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your Apple ID account after the free trial period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://presentliveapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://presentliveapp.com/terms

About

Mavis Studio

This app provides a powerful, portable live production studio for creators and broadcasters. It allows for multicam switching, integrated media playback, and professional audio mixing, all optimized for iPad.

Highlights
  • Multicam live streaming
  • NDI and Mavis Camera inputs
  • RTMP/SRT streaming and recording
  • Integrated media player
  • HTML5 graphics overlay
  • 16-channel audio mixer
  • PTZ camera control
Features
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Mavis Studio is a next-generation live production platform, designed for creators, broadcasters, and production teams who want powerful, flexible tools in a portable setup. Whether you're a streamer building a channel, an industry veteran looking for new ways of working, or a creator with a passion for everything live, Mavis Studio has something for you. -- HIGHLIGHTS -- • Powerful production switcher • Camera inputs via NDI and Mavis Camera • Stream (RTMP or SRT), record or NDI outputs • Integrated media player • HTML5 based graphics overlay • Preset and custom scene layouts • 16-channel audio desk • USB audio input • Interactive multiview • PTZ control when using compatible NDI cameras • Integrated tally -- MULTICAM & SOURCES -- • Receive up to 4 NDI inputs using NDI HX3 or Full Fat NDI • Quickly start a live multicam session and connect up to 4 iPhones running Mavis Camera • Play videos using the built in Media Player • Show images using the built in Image Player • Show graphic overlays or web presentations with the Web Player • Create solid or vivid gradient colors -- VIDEO SWITCHER -- • Directly cut Program to any externally or internally generated source • Use custom Layouts with up to 4 layers (plus background) • Control individual layers within Layouts and cut them directly to any source • Wipe, circle, mix or video wipe between Program and Preview • Manually control transition effects with the faux T-bar • Overlay graphics on top of switcher output (DSK) -- OUTPUT -- • Deliver amazing streams to YouTube, Twitch or other locations via RTMP or SRT • Output via NDI HX3 for network delivery • Get a wired HDMI output direct from hardware • Record output directly to disk for archive or edit • Selectable output source from the video matrix list -- AUDIO MIXER -- • Mix individual audio channels • Add audio channels into groups for quick configuration and control • Shape a mix using channels strips with volume faders, pan controls, gain controls and EQ • Control the Master output with dedicated fader -- INTERFACE OPTIMISED FOR IPAD -- • Configure your own interactive multiviews • Tap video sources to select them quickly and intuitively • Mix multiple audio tracks with precision using the multichannel audio mixer • Move, resize and crop live video using Layouts • Directly cut Program, Preview or Layouts • Lock the interface to prevent unwanted control • Save setups with built in Documents -- CONTROL -- • Remote PTZ control for compatible NDI cameras • Access in-depth controls with revealable panels • Get precise control over media with frame accuracy using the jog wheel • Connect a keyboard and access powerful key commands Device restrictions apply. Some features require an app subscription. For full details, visit support.mavis.cloud EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Present Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Present Live at 5.0 against Mavis Studio's 3.8. Present Live also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). 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. Present Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mavis Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Present Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Present Live ships an update every 2 weeks, Mavis Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Present Live versus Mavis Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPresent LiveMavis Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMocman Media LLCMavis Broadcast Ltd

Customer experience

Present Live

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mavis Studio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Present Live

Subscriptions2
  • Present Live Pro - Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Present Live Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Mavis Studio

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Watermark$24.991 Month
  • Remove Watermark + NDI$39.991 Month
  • Remove Watermark$79.991 Year
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  • Remove Watermark + NDI$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Present Live free?
Present Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mavis Studio free?
Mavis Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Present Live or Mavis Studio?
Present Live is rated higher. Present Live averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mavis Studio averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Present Live or Mavis Studio have ads?
Neither Present Live nor Mavis Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Present Live or Mavis Studio?
Present Live ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mavis Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Present Live was updated on October 8, 2026 and Mavis Studio on October 24, 2026.

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