LM vs Vid
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
Vid
Annotate any video by drawing, highlighting, or sketching directly on your footage. This tool is perfect for educators, filmmakers, coaches, and creators who need to visually explain concepts or review content. Save and share your marked-up videos easily.
- Draw with ink, shapes, and highlighters
- Apple Pencil support with shortcuts
- Pinch to zoom on footage
- Mirror to external displays
- Export marked-up videos
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Mark up any video with a tap. Vid-e-Note turns your iPhone or iPad into a video annotation canvas — draw, highlight, and sketch directly on your footage using Apple Pencil or your finger. Whether you're a teacher breaking down a concept, a filmmaker reviewing a cut, a coach diagramming a play, or a creator adding visual callouts — Vid-e-Note gets out of the way and lets you work. • Draw with ink, shapes, and highlighters over any video • Apple Pencil support with double-tap and squeeze shortcuts • Pinch to zoom in on any area of your footage • Mirror to an external display or Apple TV with AirPlay • Export your marked-up video to share anywhere Great for film class critique, sports film review, real estate walkthroughs, or any time you need to show — not just tell. No subscriptions. Your videos stay on your device — nothing is uploaded or shared. Vid-e-Note. Draw on it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LM at Free against Vid's $4.99. LM also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Vid's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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
LM is free to download; Vid costs $4.99 up front. LM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Vid asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LM has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
LM ships an update every 3 weeks, Vid every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LM | Vid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveMedia Corporation | IAN KAINOA RICHARDSON |
Customer experience
LM
Vid
In-app purchases
LM
- LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
Vid
No in-app purchases
