LM vs CamFlowLite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
CamFlowLite
Transform your iOS device into a high-performance wireless NDI camera for real-time streaming. Easily connect to popular software like OBS Studio and vMix without cables or setup. Broadcast low-latency video directly over Wi-Fi.
- Wireless NDI camera transformation
- Real-time streaming
- Zero setup required
- Low-latency uncompressed video
- Customizable stream name and resolution
- Auto-discovery via Bonjour and NDI metadata
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CamFlowLite transforms your iOS device into a high-performance NDI® camera, ready for real-time wireless streaming with zero setup. Designed specifically for creators, live streamers, and remote production teams, this app turns any compatible iPhone or iPad into a flexible video source over Wi-Fi — no capture card, no USB cable, no cloud, and no login required. Just launch the app and connect instantly to OBS Studio, vMix, Ecamm Live, NDI Monitor, TriCaster, or any other tool that supports the NDI protocol. CamFlowLite broadcasts low-latency, uncompressed video on your local network in real time, with support for: • Customizable stream name • Dynamic resolution and framerate (up to 4K 30 fps) • Live battery status and connection indicator • Auto-discovery via Bonjour and NDI metadata • Full-screen landscape camera preview • Background audio-friendly session handling • Instant detection by OBS with zero configuration CamFlowLite requires no user account, no server, and no subscription. All processing stays local on your device. It’s designed to be lightweight, stable, and efficient — ideal for fast deployments or mobile multicam workflows. To get started, simply connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your NDI receiver. Adjust the stream name, resolution, and framerate from the built-in settings panel. That’s it — you're live. For best performance, we recommend using a Wi-Fi 6 or 6E router and disabling VPNs or captive portals. Tested with up to 8 devices simultaneously on a single network. Fully compatible with OBS Studio 30+, NDI Tools 5.5+, and macOS, Windows or Linux receivers. CamFlowLite is part of the Pilot for OBS project — enabling better wireless camera control and next-gen mobile production tools. No account. No cloud. Just video. For best results, we recommend a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 router, such as TP-Link Archer AX90, ASUS RT-AX88U, or Netgear Nighthawk RAX120.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamFlowLite at none against LM's 1. CamFlowLite also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). LM's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. LM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. CamFlowLite asks for nothing beyond the download.
LM holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of LM's written reviews are positive against 100% of CamFlowLite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LM ships an update every 3 weeks, CamFlowLite daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LM | CamFlowLite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveMedia Corporation | Francesco Ruffo de Bonneval |
Customer experience
LM
CamFlowLite
In-app purchases
LM
- LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
CamFlowLite
No in-app purchases









