Larix Screencaster vs Http Screen Mirror
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- RTMP/RTMPS streaming
- SRT streaming (Caller, Listener, Rendezvous)
- WebRTC via WHIP signaling
- HEVC over RTMP
- Zixi protocol support
- Multiple simultaneous connections
- Adaptive bitrate streaming
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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/
Http Screen Mirror
Share your iPhone screen wirelessly to any device with a web browser on the same local network. No internet connection or external servers are needed for this direct HTTP mirroring. Display your device's screen on computers, other iPhones, or Smart TVs.
- Screen mirroring over HTTP
- Local network sharing
- No internet required
- Web browser compatibility
- Share to multiple devices
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Http Screen Mirror allows you to share your iPhone screen with any device connected to the same local network. Mirror your iPhone screen instantly to any device with a web browser. No additional apps or downloads required on the receiving device. Your screen is streamed directly over your Wi-Fi network without relying on external servers or requiring an internet connection. Connect to your computer, another iPhone, Smart TV, tablet, or any other device with a web browser and enjoy a simple way to share photos, presentations, and more on a bigger screen. Note: This application does not share audio from your device, but you can always connect your device to Bluetooth speakers through the system settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Http Screen Mirror at 81% against Larix Screencaster's 25%. Http Screen Mirror also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Larix Screencaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Http Screen Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.
Http Screen Mirror holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Larix Screencaster's written reviews are positive against 81% of Http Screen Mirror's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Larix Screencaster | Http Screen Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (18 ratings) | 4.7 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Furtree Systems, Inc. | Leszek Szary |
Customer experience
Larix Screencaster
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In-app purchases
Larix Screencaster
- Screencaster Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Screencaster Premium Yearly$119.001 Year
Http Screen Mirror
No in-app purchases
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