Comparison

Streambox IFB client vs RSL Central

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

Head to head

About

Streambox IFB client

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The audio feed can then be monitored by the reporter using an in ear monitor. This allows the reporter to receive cues and other information from the news bureau or headquarters. Streambox IFB System is part of a complete news gathering solution. Features Balanced Audio (GSM8, Speex8, Speex16, Speex32) Up to 20 channels per server connection Up to 20 definable presets (menu selection) Synchronize preset definitions from remote server Strong encryption for secure audio delivery Low latency

About

RSL Central

Features

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An easy-to-use app to get started with onsemi Bluetooth Low Energy wireless microcontrollers and periphery devices. RSL Central scans for and establishes a Bluetooth Low Energy connection with onsemi Bluetooth Low Energy wireless microcontrollers. The app displays fields such as measured battery level, voltage, current, LED status, push button status, or others depending on the onsemi wireless microcontroller and configuration.

Screenshots

Streambox IFB client2 screens

RSL Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RSL Central at every 3 months against Streambox IFB client's every 8 months. Streambox IFB client's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streambox IFB client ships an update every 8 months, RSL Central every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Streambox IFB client versus RSL Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Streambox IFB client	RSL Central
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 8 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	10 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Streambox Inc.	ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

In-app purchases

None

Streambox IFB client

No in-app purchases

None

RSL Central

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streambox IFB client free?

Streambox IFB client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is RSL Central free?

RSL Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Streambox IFB client or RSL Central have ads?

Neither Streambox IFB client nor RSL Central shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Streambox IFB client or RSL Central?

Streambox IFB client ships an update every 8 months, and RSL Central every 3 months. Most recently, Streambox IFB client was updated on October 3, 2026 and RSL Central on October 1, 2026.