Comparison

Larix Screencaster vs pocketScreen

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

pocketScreen

Features
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SCREEN STREAMING WITH APP AUDIO, MICROPHONE AND LOCAL RECORDING pocketScreen is a free streaming app for iPhone that lets you broadcast your screen directly via SRT, RTMP or RTMPS — no capture card or extra computer required. Share apps during an IRL stream, stream mobile games, or broadcast tutorials and presentations straight from your phone. Your screen. Your stream. In your pocket. SRT, RTMP & RTMPS Stream to supported platforms, your own servers, relays or custom streaming setups. SRT is designed for reliable, low-latency streaming, while RTMP and RTMPS are widely supported by streaming platforms and servers. Simply enter your destination URL and stream key in pocketScreen. The app focuses on one destination per stream, keeping setup simple and fast. 720P OR 1080P SCREEN STREAMING Stream your screen using H.264 hardware encoding at 30 FPS. Choose between 720p and 1080p and adjust the video bitrate to match your connection. Portrait and landscape orientation are handled automatically. APP AUDIO, MICROPHONE OR BOTH Choose exactly what your viewers hear: app audio, your microphone, a mix of both, or no audio at all. Audio is streamed using AAC. LOCAL MP4 RECORDING Optionally save a local MP4 copy of your stream directly on your iPhone while broadcasting. Perfect for reviewing, archiving or reusing your content later — without running a separate recording app. START STREAMING THROUGH IOS pocketScreen uses the built-in iOS screen broadcasting feature. Set up your streaming destination in the app, then start the broadcast through the iOS system interface. Your screen and audio are only accessed after you explicitly start screen sharing. LIVE STREAM DIAGNOSTICS Keep track of important stream information in real time, including video FPS, send queue status and dropped frames. MADE FOR IRL STREAMS, MOBILE GAMES AND MORE Share maps, apps and other on-screen content with your viewers while you're on the go. Stream mobile games, demo apps, create live tutorials or broadcast presentations directly from your iPhone. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account is required to use pocketScreen. Your streaming destination and settings are stored locally on your device. Your screen and microphone are only accessed after you start broadcasting through iOS. Diagnostic logs are uploaded only when you choose to send them. FEEDBACK & FEATURE REQUESTS Have feedback or an idea for a new feature? Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/WwRCPCTez9

Screenshots

Larix Screencaster2 screens
pocketScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pocketScreen at none against Larix Screencaster's 2. pocketScreen also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larix Screencaster ships an update every 2 months, pocketScreen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Larix Screencaster versus pocketScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarix ScreencasterpocketScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurtree Systems, Inc.Sven Schroder

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Larix Screencaster

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

pocketScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larix Screencaster free?
Larix Screencaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pocketScreen free?
pocketScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Larix Screencaster or pocketScreen have ads?
Neither Larix Screencaster nor pocketScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larix Screencaster or pocketScreen?
Larix Screencaster ships an update every 2 months, and pocketScreen weekly. Most recently, Larix Screencaster was updated on October 24, 2026 and pocketScreen on October 25, 2026.

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