LM vs TopDirectorTitle
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
TopDirectorTitle
Create professional titles and graphics for live streams and video productions. This app offers real-time editing and control over lower thirds, scoreboards, timers, and animations, all operating locally without an internet connection for enhanced privacy and reliability.
- Professional titles and graphics
- Real-time editing and control
- Local network operation
- Lower thirds, scoreboards, timers
- Animations and graphic elements
- Multi-client control
- Cross-platform support (iOS, macOS)
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Professional titles. Real-time control. No cloud required. Bring broadcast-quality titles, graphics, scoreboards, timers, tickers, and animated overlays to your live productions—locally, securely, and in real time. • Works with TopDirector, OBS & More Add output URLs directly to supported production software and browser-source workflows. • Local Network Production Create, control, and deliver graphics entirely over your local network. No cloud connection is required during production, keeping your content private and under your control. • Reliable by Design With no cloud service in the production path, there are fewer external points of failure and less infrastructure to configure or maintain. • Professional Templates Start quickly with customizable templates for lower thirds, titles, scoreboards, timers, tickers, cards, panels, and animated effects. • Lower Thirds Create polished name straps for speakers, guests, reporters, locations, social accounts, breaking news, and more. • Scoreboards Build and control live scoreboards for sports, games, competitions, and events. • Logo & Timer Graphics Display channel branding, countdowns, count-ups, live clocks, badges, and other real-time elements. • Titles, Tickers & Text Update headlines, announcements, messages, scrolling news, and other on-screen text instantly. • Images, Video & APNG Use still images, video, and animated PNG graphics, with automatic media-type detection. • Built-In Media Library Choose from built-in icons, flags, brands, textures, and other reusable graphic assets—or add media from your device. • Advanced Styling & Effects Customize colors, gradients, patterns, textures, blend modes, shadows, glows, reflections, 3D effects, light streaks, and continuous animations. • Real-Time Editing & Control Adjust text, position, size, colors, styles, animation, and other properties while your production is live. • Multi-Layer Compositions Combine text, shapes, images, timers, scores, tickers, particles, and other elements into sophisticated reusable graphics. • Program Mode Organize titles into a running order and move between them with coordinated entrance and exit animations. • Multi-Scene Graphics Create multiple visual states inside a title and transition between scenes during production. • Shareable Output & Control URLs Open output and control interfaces on other devices using URLs or convenient QR codes. • Multi-Client Control Multiple devices can connect to and update a production over the same local network. • Landscape, Portrait & Square Design graphics for 16:9 landscape, 9:16 vertical, and 1:1 square productions. • Import & Export Back up, transfer, and share titles and program content between supported devices. • Built for Live Production Ideal for streaming, broadcasting, sports, events, presentations, education, houses of worship, and professional video production. • iPhone, iPad & Mac Work across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a flexible production workflow. Privacy Policy: https://topdirector.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TopDirectorTitle at 5.0 against LM's 4.2. TopDirectorTitle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). LM's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and TopDirectorTitle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TopDirectorTitle 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, TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LM | TopDirectorTitle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveMedia Corporation | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
LM
TopDirectorTitle
In-app purchases
LM
- LM-Cam Pro (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
TopDirectorTitle
- Remove Watermark$1.991 Month
- Remove Watermark$19.991 Year
- Title Export$4.99
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