LiveControl vs BirdDog Wingman
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiveControl
Stream live video from your phone with ease. This app allows existing customers to log in and broadcast to multiple destinations simultaneously from any location. Simply pick up your device and start your live broadcast.
- Live stream from phone
- Simulcast to multiple destinations
- Easy login for existing customers
- Stream from any location
- Simple tap interface
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This live streaming app is designed for our existing LiveControl customers. Log into your account and in just a few taps, you can live stream from your phone and simulcast to various destinations. This app lets you live stream from any location, just pick up your phone and move it anywhere you want.
BirdDog Wingman
Transform your iPad into a professional live production switcher for multi-camera streaming and recording. Supports up to 4K video and NDI for seamless wireless camera integration.
- Multi-camera switching
- 4K video support
- NDI integration
- SRT streaming
- Intuitive controls
- Live recording
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BirdDog Wingman is a powerful live production software designed specifically for BirdDog PTZ cameras, as well as BirdDog MAKI Ultra and MAKI Live. Built for creators, educators, and professionals, it transforms your iPad into a full-featured production switcher with intuitive controls and seamless multi-camera switching. With support for high-quality video up to 4K, Wingman delivers professional-grade live streaming and recording. Its responsive interface makes it easy to manage multiple camera angles, mix audio, and enhance your production in real time. BirdDog Wingman is optimized for NDI, allowing for a simple and efficient workflow with wireless camera connectivity. It also supports SRT for reliable streaming over the internet. Whether you are live streaming, capturing presentations, or producing multi-camera content, Wingman provides a flexible and portable solution. Designed to integrate seamlessly with BirdDog’s latest cameras, including MAKI Live, MAKI Ultra, and X series models, MAKI Studio ensures a streamlined production experience with industry-leading video quality. Download BirdDog Wingman today and take your live productions to the next level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LiveControl at 5.0 against BirdDog Wingman's 4.5. LiveControl also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LiveControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.
LiveControl ships an update every 4 weeks, BirdDog Wingman every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiveControl | BirdDog Wingman |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveControl | BirdDog Australia PTY LTD |
Customer experience
LiveControl
BirdDog Wingman
In-app purchases
LiveControl
No in-app purchases
BirdDog Wingman
No in-app purchases
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