Comparison

Studio Live vs RTMP Broadcaster

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

Head to head
About

Studio Live

Features
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Studio Live iOS is the companion app that allows TV studio companies to have high quality tv broadcast for hosts and guest who can't be in the studio due to one reason or another. Once a guest or host has received a room ID from the TV Studio click the accompanying link and hit connect.

About

RTMP Broadcaster

Broadcast live video from your iPhone to various platforms and media servers using multiple protocols. Offers HD streaming, camera control, custom watermarks, and low latency.

Highlights
  • HD video and AAC audio encoding
  • Support for RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocols
  • Low latency streaming
  • Front and back camera support with live switching
  • Customizable logo watermark
  • White-label streaming option
  • Bluetooth microphone support
Features
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Stream live from your iPhone to any RTMP, RTMPS, SRT media server! Broadcast to platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch, Wowza, Nimble Streamer, Red5, Flussonic, and many others — in just a few taps. # Main Features • Supports SD, HD, and Full HD streaming • Select between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras • Real-time H.264 video and AAC audio encoding • RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocol support • Extremely low latency streaming • Use front or back camera with live switching • Auto-focus lock — long press anywhere to lock, tap to unlock • Add your own logo watermark or custom video frames • Three video stability modes (Off, Standard, Cinematic) • Bluetooth microphone support • Turn preview playback on or off • White-label — no watermark or branding on your stream • Compatible with Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, and any custom RTMP server # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be billed monthly or annually for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and automatic renewal can be turned off by accessing the user’s account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy: https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Studio Live1 screens
RTMP Broadcaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studio Live at none against RTMP Broadcaster's 3. Studio Live also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). RTMP Broadcaster's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. RTMP Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Studio Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Live ships an update every 6 weeks, RTMP Broadcaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on December 24, 2025 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Studio Live versus RTMP Broadcaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio LiveRTMP Broadcaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharlie PryorWarthogLab

In-app purchases

None

Studio Live

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RTMP Broadcaster

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Subscription$12.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Subscription Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Studio Live free?
Studio Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTMP Broadcaster free?
RTMP Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Studio Live or RTMP Broadcaster have ads?
Neither Studio Live nor RTMP Broadcaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Live or RTMP Broadcaster?
Studio Live ships an update every 6 weeks, and RTMP Broadcaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Studio Live was updated on December 24, 2025 and RTMP Broadcaster on August 29, 2026.

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