# Studio Live vs RTMP Broadcaster

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Live | RTMP Broadcaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtmp-broadcaster-live-stream/id6747631361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 0 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charlie Pryor](https://appshunter.io/developer/648314980) | [WarthogLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/890415554) |

## What reviewers say

### Studio Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-live/id1540428809)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RTMP Broadcaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtmp-broadcaster-live-stream/id6747631361)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Subscription Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

---

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