Comparison

DonationAlerts Studio vs CameraFi Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DonationAlerts Studio

Easily create and manage live video broadcasts from your mobile device for platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and VK. Earn money through donations with real-time alerts and widgets. Enjoy simple setup and advanced features for a seamless streaming experience.

Highlights
  • Mobile live streaming
  • Donation alerts
  • Multi-platform support
  • Customizable widgets
  • Dual camera support
  • Background streaming
  • Scheduled broadcasts
Features
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Мы создали DonationAlerts Studio, чтобы стримить было просто и удобно. Не обязательно разбираться в сложных настройках и иметь специальную технику для эфиров. Создавай видео трансляции на Twitch, Youtube, Trovo, VK Live, "Одноклассники" с мобильного телефона и зарабатывай на донатах. Лучшее решение от лидера рынка DonationAlerts! Простые настройки трансляции и донаты в прямом эфире. Работает для самых популярных стриминг-платформ: Twitch, YouTube, Trovo, VK, Одноклассники. Онлайн-трансляции с iPhone проще простого: - Трансляции для Твич, Ютуб, Трово, ВК и Одноклассников за пару шагов - Совершенно бесплатно и без рекламы. - Гарантия защиты ваших средств. - Любые виджеты и алерты в прямом эфире: Мультичат, Голосования, Сбор средств, Последние события, Оповещение о подписчиках, Stream BOSS, Стакан. - Видеопоток с двух камер одновременно. - Настраиваемое качество. - Подключение сторонних виджетов и алертов, как в любом OBS. - Просто делиться своей трансляцией в социальных сетях. - Продолжает стрим при переводе приложения в бекграунд. - Публичные и приватные трансляции. - Возможность запланировать трансляцию и настроить обложку в YouTube - Поддержка на русском языке 24/7. Из-за ограничений операционной системы iOS в режиме захвата экрана доступно ограниченное количество виджетов.

About

CameraFi Live

This app enables high-quality live streaming and video recording directly from your smartphone. Enhance your broadcasts with real-time editing, overlays, and external camera support. Interact with your audience through chat and monetize your content.

Highlights
  • Live stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
  • Real-time editing and effects
  • Image and text overlays
  • Viewer chat interaction
  • External USB camera connection
  • Motion effects and scoreboards
  • Save live videos for highlights
Features
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Use CameraFi Live for all your recording & live streaming needs! Stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Twitch with high-quality content, effects, and real-time editing features. With features like sports scoreboards, and external camera connections, you can produce impressive videos and live streams effortlessly. [Main Features] • Camera Mode Start live streaming with the 'Camera Mode' that broadcasts your smartphone camera shooting! (Mobile screen capture mode to be released soon) • Screen Broadcasting Mode (New) Share your entire device screen in real time! Stream screen content such as mobile games and app tutorials directly to your viewers. • Image, Text Overlay You can easily add image and text sources while live-streaming. Use various effects to easily edit real-time video effects on your mobile device. • Chat You can interact with your viewers in real-time by watching and responding to their chat messages. Super Chat is also supported! • Web Browser Overlay You can connect live-streaming donation/subscription alert platforms such as Streamlabs by web source overlay. Monetize your live broadcast. • External Camera Connection You can connect external USB cameras, such as camcorders, DSLRs, webcams, and drones to your smartphone. By using Accsoon SeeMo, you can now easily use professional cameras for high-quality live streaming. • Motion Effect Apply diverse cool effects to attract viewers. With a few clicks, you can add sports scoreboards, subtitles, and animation effects. • Save a Live Video You can save your live-streaming video in your smartphone memory to create a highlight video afterwards. [Specifications] • Streaming Server YouTube, Facebook, OBS, vMix, RTMP and SRT(Secure Reliable Transport) • Interfaces - Video source: Built-in Camera - Audio source: Built-in Mic, Bluetooth microphone and Internal sound • Video Size SD(640×480), HD(1280×720), FHD(1920x1080) ~ up to UHD(4K, 3840x2160) (Varies from platforms and smartphone models) • Encoder H.264 and HEVC [Required Permissions] • Storage: Used for saving photos/vidoes or load stored photos/videos • Microphone: Used for recording souynd during video recording • Camera: Used for taking pictures and videos • Notification: Used for indicating information about live streaming in the notification area [Feedback] If you have any comments or questions about the app, please use the feedback button on CameraFi Live(CameraFi Live settings > Feedback > Suggest a feature/Report a bug). • Blog: https://blog.camerafi.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaultmicrocamerafi • Email: apps.help@vaultmicro.com • Terms of use: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-terms-of-use.html • Privacy policy: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

DonationAlerts Studio4 screens
CameraFi Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CameraFi Live at 4.4 against DonationAlerts Studio's 3.5. CameraFi Live also leads on ratings volume (316 vs 62). DonationAlerts Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. CameraFi Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. DonationAlerts Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraFi Live holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraFi Live has 316 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of DonationAlerts Studio's written reviews are positive against 43% of CameraFi Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DonationAlerts Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DonationAlerts Studio versus CameraFi Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDonationAlerts StudioCameraFi Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (62 ratings)4.4 (316 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews43.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZaya Solutions LimitedVault Micro, Inc

Customer experience

DonationAlerts Studio

All ratings61 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative32.8%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral16.6%
Negative46.5%

CameraFi Live

All ratings316 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral17.6%
Negative39.2%

Bugs and requests

DonationAlerts Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CameraFi Live

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Web overlay issues on iOS (zooming/unzooming)
  • Facebook login issues
  • UI confusion and broken workflow
  • VOD orientation glitch (portrait/horizontal)
  • Presets and web sites/images not saved
Show 11 more
  • Keeps disconnecting
  • Facebook live crashes
  • Facebook login crashes
  • Scoreboard and images not displayed during live broadcasting
  • Audio cannot be added during broadcasting
  • App crashes after starting stream on Twitch
  • App auto-closes in buffer zones on highways
  • Scoreboard shows as paid only
  • External camera not recognized on iPhone 15 (only sound recognized)
  • Scoreboard turns off or closes after starting or adding scores
  • Repeat function causes continuous on/off cycles

Requested features

21 requests
  • Fix web overlay issues for iOS
  • Improve iOS functionality to match Android
  • Add screen share feature
  • Allow streaming of phone apps
  • Add screen capture mode
Show 16 more
  • Add ability to stream screen
  • Allow streaming to AfreecaTV on iOS
  • Add 3x zoom lens feature for 14pro max
  • Allow screen recording for live streaming games
  • Add one-off permanent upgrade option
  • Fix Facebook login issues
  • Improve UI and clarity
  • Fix VOD orientation glitch
  • Save presets and web sites/images
  • Fix external camera connectivity issues
  • Fix scoreboard issues after update
  • Fix Facebook live crash
  • Fix Facebook login crash
  • Add ability to use external camera for streaming
  • Fix audio issues during broadcasting
  • Fix scoreboard and image display issues during live broadcasting

In-app purchases

None

DonationAlerts Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CameraFi Live

Subscriptions2
  • All-In-One Package (Monthly)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • All-In-One Package (Annual)1 Month trial$135.991 Year

Questions

Is DonationAlerts Studio free?
DonationAlerts Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CameraFi Live free?
CameraFi Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DonationAlerts Studio or CameraFi Live?
CameraFi Live is rated higher. DonationAlerts Studio averages 3.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while CameraFi Live averages 4.4 from 316 ratings.
Do DonationAlerts Studio or CameraFi Live have ads?
Neither DonationAlerts Studio nor CameraFi Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DonationAlerts Studio or CameraFi Live?
DonationAlerts Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, DonationAlerts Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and CameraFi Live on October 24, 2026.

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