# BeNarative vs CameraFi Live

The clearest difference is ads: CameraFi Live at none against BeNarative's shown. CameraFi Live also leads on ratings volume (315 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). BeNarative's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeNarative sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and CameraFi Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeNarative holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraFi Live has 315 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeNarative | CameraFi Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benarative/id1518992342/reviews)** | [4.4 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerafi-live/id6448773005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **315** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Be Narative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570632945) | [Vault Micro, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/492028252) |

## What reviewers say

### BeNarative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benarative/id1518992342)

Create and edit professional-quality videos directly from your smartphone. Collaborate with friends remotely using multiple devices for multicam filming and live directing. Stream your content to various social media platforms and access your final videos easily.

**Highlights:** Multi-device multicam recording, Remote directing capabilities, Live streaming to multiple platforms, In-app video editing tools, Content storage and download, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Narative premium - weekly | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $28.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Narative premium - yearly | $164.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $199.99 | per year |


### CameraFi Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerafi-live/id6448773005)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-In-One Package (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| All-In-One Package (Annual) | $135.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works like a charm
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Efficient battery usage
- 👍 Doesn't overheat phone
- 👍 Good for recording matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iOS functionality lacking compared to Android
- 🐛 Web overlay issues on iOS
- 🐛 Difficult to link optical cable
- 🐛 Facebook login issues
- 🐛 Confusing UI/workflow

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeNarative free?

BeNarative is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CameraFi Live free?

CameraFi Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BeNarative or CameraFi Live?

BeNarative is rated higher. BeNarative averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CameraFi Live averages 4.4 from 315 ratings.

### Do BeNarative or CameraFi Live have ads?

BeNarative shows ads; CameraFi Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeNarative or CameraFi Live?

BeNarative ships an update every 2 weeks, and CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, BeNarative was updated on October 3, 2026 and CameraFi Live on October 18, 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.*