Comparison

Larix Screencaster vs LiveU Control+

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

Head to head
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/

About

LiveU Control+

This app allows users to manage and control LiveU broadcasting equipment remotely. It enables configuration of unit parameters, connectivity control, metadata addition, and transmission initiation. Users can also monitor live video feeds and network performance.

Highlights
  • Remote equipment management
  • QR code or credential login
  • Configure unit parameters
  • Control connectivity
  • Add metadata
  • Start transmission
  • Monitor live video feeds
  • View network performance
Features
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Effortlessly manage your LiveU equipment on the go with LiveU Control+. Simply pair a unit via QR code or log in with your LiveU credentials, and you're ready to go! Configure the unit’s parameters, control connectivity, add metadata, and start the transmission. You can also monitor ongoing transmissions by previewing the video feeds and even view network performance through the bit rate graphs. Our app supports a range of LiveU equipment, including single-camera units like LU200, LU300, and LU600/610 series, as well as the multi-camera-capable LU800 field unit and the new LU810 fixed encoder.

Screenshots

Larix Screencaster2 screens
LiveU Control+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiveU Control+ at 5.0 against Larix Screencaster's 2.8. LiveU Control+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Larix Screencaster's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Larix Screencaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LiveU Control+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveU Control+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larix Screencaster has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Larix Screencaster versus LiveU Control+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix ScreencasterLiveU Control+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.LiveU

Customer experience

Larix Screencaster

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

LiveU Control+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Larix Screencaster

Subscriptions2
  • Screencaster Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Screencaster Premium Yearly$119.001 Year
None

LiveU Control+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larix Screencaster free?
Larix Screencaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveU Control+ free?
LiveU Control+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Larix Screencaster or LiveU Control+?
LiveU Control+ is rated higher. Larix Screencaster averages 2.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while LiveU Control+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Larix Screencaster or LiveU Control+ have ads?
Neither Larix Screencaster nor LiveU Control+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larix Screencaster or LiveU Control+?
Larix Screencaster ships an update every 2 months, and LiveU Control+ every 2 months. Most recently, Larix Screencaster was updated on October 24, 2026 and LiveU Control+ on October 27, 2026.

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