Larix Screencaster vs OBS Virtual Deck
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/
OBS Virtual Deck
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Who have never dreamed of a Virtual Deck to control your OBS Streaming? OBS Virtual Deck offers the possibility to switch remotely (from iPhone or iPad) all the scenes. It uses the incredible OBS WebSocket technology. With it, your device becomes a Virtual Deck with infinite possibilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBS Virtual Deck at none against Larix Screencaster's 2. 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
Both are free to download. Larix Screencaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OBS Virtual Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Larix Screencaster ships an update every 2 months, OBS Virtual Deck every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Larix Screencaster | OBS Virtual Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Furtree Systems, Inc. | NanoGenesis |
In-app purchases
Larix Screencaster
- Screencaster Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Screencaster Premium Yearly$119.001 Year
OBS Virtual Deck
No in-app purchases
Questions
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