Stream to Studio vs LM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stream to Studio
Stream live video from your mobile device to any SRT-compatible server. Ideal for remote reporting and studio integration, it offers high-quality streaming with features like two-way communication and professional timecode sync.
- Live stream to SRT-compatible servers
- Two-way audio & video communication
- High-quality Full HD & 4K streaming
- HEVC (H.265) support
- Flashlight toggle
- Professional timecode sync
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Live Stream from Anywhere – Professional Mobile Reporting Stream live to any SRT-compatible server (including vMix and other SRT decoders) directly from your iOS device. Perfect for mobile reporters, remote broadcasts, and seamless integration with your studio production. Key Features: - Easy setup - Two-Way Communication – Full audio & video feedback from the studio to the reporter (requires SRTMiniServer in your studio). - High-Quality Streaming – Supports Full HD & 4K with HEVC (H.265) for efficient bandwidth use. - Flash Button – Instantly toggle the flashlight for better lighting in the field. - Professional Timecode Sync – VITC timecode with NTP synchronization for broadcast accuracy. Perfect for: - Remote reporters & journalists - Live productions with vMix, SRT-enabled decoders, and more - Low-latency, reliable streaming via SRT Note: For two-way communication (audio & video), your studio must run SRTMiniServer.
LM
This app transforms your mobile device into a high-quality camera source for live streaming and video production. It supports various professional broadcasting protocols and offers advanced features for seamless integration with popular software.
- NDI, SRT, RTMP streaming
- OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast compatible
- Remote control operations
- Multiple resolutions and frame rates
- Image and camera settings
- Background effects
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LM-Cam is an NDI(R) camera app developed by LiveMedia. LM-Cam works with switchers that support NDI(R). * We recommend turning off Bluetooth when using LM-Cam. Supports iPhone 11 or better Supported Broadcasts: OBS Studio, vMix, WireCast, etc. You can stream directly from LM-Cam to platforms such as YouTube. -------- Free Plan Features -Remote Control operations with Pro Plan (Chrome browser recommended) -Video encoding- ・Full NDI ・HX2 (H.264 / HEVC) with Pro Plan HX2 can provide quality streams similar to Full NDI, but at 1/10 the data rate ・SRT (H.264 / HEVC) Caller / Listener / Rendezvous ・RTMP ・HLS ・External outputs（HDMI outputs）with Pro Plan ・Picture with Pro Plan ・Discovery Server ・Front and rear cameras ・Grid ・Presets ・Zoom: Digital zoom, Optical zoom ・Autofocus / Tap to focus ・Tally (Preview and Program Out) ・Resolutions: 4K, 1080, 720, 540, 480 ・FPS: 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 60 ・Image settings: Exposure, Color Temperature, White Balance ・Screen lock ・Timecode ・TalkBack with Pro Plan ・Microphone On/Off ・User-defined camera name ・Recording - with Pro Plan ・Backgrounds（Green / Blue / Blur）- with Pro Plan -------- Pro Plan Monthly:$9.99 Pro Features ・Remote Control ・HX2 (H.264 / HEVC) ・Recording ・Backgrounds (Green / Blue / Blur) ・4K ・Picture ・TalkBack * Free one-month trial for new registered users, after which subscriptions will auto-renew at $9.99 per month. * Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings. -------- * We recommend 5GHz when using Wi-Fi. 2.4GHz will expand the range, but may not work as well. * LM-Cam is compatitble with Apple iPhone ethernet adapters. Terms of Use：https://lm-cam.net/termsofuse?lang=en Privacy Policy：https://lm-cam.net/privacypolicy?lang=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stream to Studio at 5.0 against LM's 4.2. Stream to Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). LM's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. LM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Stream to Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stream to Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Stream to Studio's written reviews are positive against 88% of LM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Stream to Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, LM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stream to Studio | LM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mihail Garanin | LiveMedia Corporation |
Customer experience
Stream to Studio
LM
In-app purchases
Stream to Studio
No in-app purchases
LM
- LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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