# Rivet Remote vs Moblin

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rivet Remote | Moblin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rivet-remote/id1517148708/reviews)** | [4.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moblin/id6466745933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Live X, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034772348) | [Erik Moqvist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707754620) |

## What reviewers say

### Rivet Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rivet-remote/id1517148708)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Moblin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moblin/id6466745933)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblina | $1.99 | one-time |
| Queen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Peru | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goblin | $1.99 | one-time |
| King | $1.99 | one-time |
| Looking | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tetris | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ireland | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tub | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pink | $4.99 | one-time |
| Happy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Millionaire | $9.99 | one-time |
| Billionaire | $49.99 | one-time |
| Trillionaire | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich for IRL streaming
- 💰 Free with no watermarks
- 📱 Excellent for iPhone streaming
- 🔌 Supports multiple platforms and RTMP/SRT

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen capture doesn't work in background
- 🐛 Back camera not working for some users
- 🐛 Issues with switching cameras with gimbal
- 🐛 Difficulty in resizing widgets
- 🐛 Front camera not resizable when rear is active

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*