# Larix Screencaster vs RealtimeKit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RealtimeKit at none against Larix Screencaster's 2. RealtimeKit also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Larix Screencaster's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RealtimeKit 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.

Larix Screencaster ships an update every 2 months, RealtimeKit every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Larix Screencaster | RealtimeKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-screencaster-livestream/id1477313005/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtimekit/id6443628121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furtree Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661200097) | [Muxable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558493722) |

## What reviewers say

### Larix Screencaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-screencaster-livestream/id1477313005)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screencaster Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Screencaster Premium Yearly | $119.00 | per year |


### RealtimeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtimekit/id6443628121)

Control your OBS streaming and recording remotely without needing to set up obs-websocket. Manage streaming status, recording status, and switch scenes with ease.

**Highlights:** Remote OBS control, Control streaming status, Control recording status, Switch scenes, No obs-websocket setup required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Larix Screencaster free?

Larix Screencaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RealtimeKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Larix Screencaster or RealtimeKit?

RealtimeKit is rated higher. Larix Screencaster averages 2.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while RealtimeKit averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Larix Screencaster or RealtimeKit have ads?

Neither Larix Screencaster nor RealtimeKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Larix Screencaster or RealtimeKit?

Larix Screencaster ships an update every 2 months, and RealtimeKit every 3 months. Most recently, Larix Screencaster was updated on October 24, 2026 and RealtimeKit on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*