Comparison

Larix Screencaster vs Phone Trigger

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

Phone Trigger

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Phone Trigger turns a second phone into a convincing alarm, incoming call, or text message — controlled from your own phone, tablet or laptop. Set up the scene once, then trigger it on cue with a single tap. The two devices talk directly over your local Wi-Fi, so it's instant and works anywhere — no accounts, no servers, nothing sent to the cloud. Perfect for: • Film, TV, and photo shoots that need a phone screen on demand • Theatre and live performance cues • Pranks and social experiments • Content creators staging the perfect shot Features: • Realistic alarm, call, and message screens • Instant remote triggering over local Wi-Fi • Control from any device with a browser — no second app to install • Simple QR-code pairing between devices • Custom text, fonts, colors, and background images • Works fully offline — private by design Pair, point, trigger. It's that simple.

Screenshots

Larix Screencaster2 screens
Phone Trigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Larix Screencaster at Free against Phone Trigger's $2.99. Phone Trigger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; Phone Trigger costs $2.99 up front. Larix Screencaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Phone Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Larix Screencaster versus Phone Trigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix ScreencasterPhone Trigger
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.TIMO TAPIO HAAPASAARI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Larix Screencaster

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

Phone Trigger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larix Screencaster free?
Larix Screencaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Trigger free?
Phone Trigger costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Larix Screencaster or Phone Trigger have ads?
Neither Larix Screencaster nor Phone Trigger shows ads.

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