Comparison

Rivet Remote vs Moblin

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

Head to head
About

Rivet Remote

This application enables users to contribute live streams with return audio and video to production facilities globally. It utilizes the SRT protocol for secure and reliable transport, making it accessible from any location and device.

Highlights
  • Secure SRT streaming
  • Return audio & video
  • Global contribution
  • Multiple device support
  • Secure link sharing
  • Encryption support
Features
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Rivet is the ultimate tool for remote broadcast streaming. By utilizing Open Source streaming protocol SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), Rivet allows you to contribute live streams with return audio & video to production & broadcast facilities around the world. No matter the device, Rivet allows you to reach the widest possible contribution audience from anywhere in the globe. Key Features: -Easy to use -Reliable transport even under less than ideal conditions -Send secure links to contributors -Multiple device support -Ability to send securely using encryption Follow us: Twitter https://twitter.com/livexproduction LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-x Facebook https://www.facebook.com/livexproduction/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livexproduction/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/c/LivexTv1 Have a question? Contact us at contact@livex.tv

About

Moblin

Stream live video from your phone to platforms like Twitch. Offers robust connection protocols, high-quality video up to 4K 60 FPS, and built-in chat for viewer interaction. Includes adaptive bitrate options and video stabilization for a smoother broadcast experience.

Highlights
  • Live streaming to Twitch and other platforms
  • Built-in chat for viewer interaction
  • Support for SRTLA, SRT, RIST, RTMP, RTMPS
  • Up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming
  • Video stabilization
Features
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Stream live to Twitch and other streaming platforms directly from your phone! Main features: - Built-in chat to interact with your viewers - SRTLA, SRT, RIST, RTMP and RTMPS for flexible and reliable connections - Up to 4K, 60 FPS, H.265/HEVC - Optionally use adaptive bitrate for SRT, SRTLA, RIST and RTMP(S) - Video stabilization - And so much more! All features are free to use! Optionally buy cosmetics if you like the app and want to support the developers. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rivet Remote4 screens
Moblin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rivet Remote at none against Moblin's 16. Rivet Remote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Moblin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (74 vs 4). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Moblin sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Rivet Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rivet Remote against 4.9 for Moblin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moblin has 74 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Rivet Remote's written reviews are positive against 91% of Moblin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rivet Remote ships an update monthly, Moblin weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rivet Remote versus Moblin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRivet RemoteMoblin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.0% of reviews
Number of ratings474 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLive X, Inc.Erik Moqvist

Customer experience

Rivet Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Moblin

All ratings74 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.1%

Bugs and requests

Rivet Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Moblin

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Screen capture feature doesn’t work when leaving the app
  • Back camera still not working
  • Cannot add channel on iPhone 13 due to invisible buttons
  • GoPro hero 13 not connecting, RTMP server location disappeared
  • Not streaming on rtmp VK after update
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  • RTMP stopped working after new update
  • RTMP server on PC not working after update
  • Screen capture does not record device audio natively
  • Screen capture scene orientation remains fixed when device is rotated
  • Cannot configure chat after deleting and reinstalling
  • Browser widget for donation notifications not working
  • DJI select device is broken, does not populate
  • Occasional cuts or flickers during transmission
  • Recordings are corrupted when the app loses focus

Requested features

16 requests
  • Allow manual resizing of widgets (donation, fundraising)
  • Allow manual resizing of front camera widget
  • Add ability to broadcast via SJCAM cameras
  • Support NDI external feeds
  • Add Moblink for iOS for bonding with older iPhones/iPads
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  • Improve screen capture to record device audio natively
  • Fix screen capture scene orientation when device is rotated
  • Add scene for simultaneous front and back camera use
  • Connect to Bit Speaker for TTS
  • Add connection to OBS Linux
  • Add support for OBS Studio on Linux
  • Improve DJI camera selection/connection
  • Add support for 60 FPS streaming
  • Allow use of external speakers
  • Add ability to broadcast via GoPro cameras
  • Improve embedding of videos

In-app purchases

None

Rivet Remote

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Moblin

One-time16
  • Goblina$1.99
  • Queen$1.99
  • Peru$1.99
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  • Goblin$1.99
  • King$1.99
  • Looking$1.99
  • Heart$1.99
  • Tetris$1.99
  • Ireland$1.99
  • Tub$1.99
  • Pixels$1.99
  • Pink$4.99
  • Happy$4.99
  • Millionaire$9.99
  • Billionaire$49.99
  • Trillionaire$199.99

Questions

Is Rivet Remote free?
Rivet Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moblin free?
Moblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rivet Remote or Moblin?
Rivet Remote is rated higher. Rivet Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Moblin averages 4.9 from 74 ratings.
Do Rivet Remote or Moblin have ads?
Neither Rivet Remote nor Moblin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rivet Remote or Moblin?
Rivet Remote ships an update monthly, and Moblin weekly. Most recently, Rivet Remote was updated on June 11, 2026 and Moblin on September 26, 2026.

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