Comparison

Larix Screencaster vs Microlocate

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

Microlocate

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Microlocate is a straightforward tool that captures your current location and sends it to your server. Perfect for people who need a reliable way to integrate location data into their own systems. Key Features: • Simple Setup - Just enter your server URL - Start receiving location data immediately - Clear status feedback for every transmission • Flexible Data Sending - Choose time-based updates (1-60 seconds) - Or distance-based updates (1-500 meters) - Custom HTTP headers for easy authentication • Professional Location Data - Precise GPS coordinates - Current speed - Location accuracy - Battery level - Timestamp - All in a clean JSON format • Smart Background Updates - Keeps sending while app is in background - Battery-efficient operation - Real-time transmission status Microlocate keeps it simple: capture location data, send it to your server, done. No complicated setup, just the features you need for reliable location data transmission.

Screenshots

Larix Screencaster2 screens
Microlocate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Larix Screencaster at Free against Microlocate's $0.99. Larix Screencaster also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Microlocate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Larix Screencaster is free to download; Microlocate costs $0.99 up front. Larix Screencaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Microlocate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larix Screencaster ships an update every 2 months, Microlocate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Larix Screencaster versus Microlocate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix ScreencasterMicrolocate
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.Sven Kubiak

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Larix Screencaster

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

Microlocate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larix Screencaster free?
Larix Screencaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microlocate free?
Microlocate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Larix Screencaster or Microlocate have ads?
Neither Larix Screencaster nor Microlocate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larix Screencaster or Microlocate?
Larix Screencaster ships an update every 2 months, and Microlocate every 2 days. Most recently, Larix Screencaster was updated on November 3, 2026 and Microlocate on November 5, 2026.

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