Comparison

LiveControl vs RTMP Broadcaster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

RTMP Broadcaster

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
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Stream live from your iPhone to any RTMP, RTMPS, SRT media server! Broadcast to platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch, Wowza, Nimble Streamer, Red5, Flussonic, and many others — in just a few taps. # Main Features • Supports SD, HD, and Full HD streaming • Select between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras • Real-time H.264 video and AAC audio encoding • RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocol support • Extremely low latency streaming • Use front or back camera with live switching • Auto-focus lock — long press anywhere to lock, tap to unlock • Add your own logo watermark or custom video frames • Three video stability modes (Off, Standard, Cinematic) • Bluetooth microphone support • Turn preview playback on or off • White-label — no watermark or branding on your stream • Compatible with Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, and any custom RTMP server # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be billed monthly or annually for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and automatic renewal can be turned off by accessing the user’s account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy: https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

LiveControl2 screens
RTMP Broadcaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveControl at none against RTMP Broadcaster's 3. LiveControl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). RTMP Broadcaster's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RTMP Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. LiveControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 26 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveControl ships an update every 4 weeks, RTMP Broadcaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LiveControl versus RTMP Broadcaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveControlRTMP Broadcaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings626 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveControlWarthogLab

Customer experience

LiveControl

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RTMP Broadcaster

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

LiveControl

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RTMP Broadcaster

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Subscription$12.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Subscription Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is LiveControl free?
LiveControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTMP Broadcaster free?
RTMP Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveControl or RTMP Broadcaster?
LiveControl is rated higher. LiveControl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RTMP Broadcaster averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do LiveControl or RTMP Broadcaster have ads?
Neither LiveControl nor RTMP Broadcaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveControl or RTMP Broadcaster?
LiveControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and RTMP Broadcaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, LiveControl was updated on June 4, 2026 and RTMP Broadcaster on August 29, 2026.

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