Comparison

LiveControl vs STMCAM

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

STMCAM

Features
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STMCAM turns your smartphone into a professional-grade camera for live streaming and video capture. It supports both RTMP and SRT (MPEG-TS) streaming protocols, allowing you to send video directly to major platforms such as YouTube Live, Twitch, and Niconico Live. With SRT support, you can achieve stable streaming even in unstable network conditions. From manual controls like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, to composition aids such as a level indicator and rule-of-thirds grid, as well as streaming history and bookmarks, STMCAM provides a complete set of tools for on-site production. Key Features ● Live Streaming (RTMP / SRT) Start streaming by simply specifying the host and port. Streams H.264 video and AAC audio in real time. ● Streaming History & Bookmarks Connection settings (protocol / host / port / app / stream key / stream ID) are automatically saved when you start streaming. Restore past settings with a single tap, or save them as named bookmarks for quick access. ● Video Recording Record high-quality video directly to your device’s photo library. Displays remaining recording time and available storage during recording, and automatically stops when storage runs out. ● Manual Exposure (ISO / Shutter Speed) Switch between auto and manual exposure. Independently adjust ISO and shutter speed in standard increments, suitable for low-light scenes, fast-moving subjects, and fixed exposure recording. ● White Balance Control Choose from auto, five presets (daylight, cloudy, shade, fluorescent, tungsten), or custom measurement. For custom mode, simply align the target frame at the center of the screen with your subject to lock the color temperature. ● Focus Control Switch between autofocus and manual focus. When switching from AF to MF, the current focus distance is preserved, allowing you to lock focus without altering composition. ● Composition Guides Overlay a rule-of-thirds grid and level indicator on the preview. Achieves horizontal alignment within ±0.5°, with visual feedback turning green. ● Zoom / Exposure Compensation Adjust seamlessly during both recording and live streaming. ● Audio On/Off Independently control audio recording for streaming and video capture. ● Portrait & Landscape Support Supports streaming and recording in all orientations, including portrait and both landscape directions. Recommended For * Users who want to live stream easily with just a smartphone * Creators who need SRT protocol support * Those streaming from outdoor or on-location environments * Users who want full manual control over ISO, shutter speed, and white balance * Those streaming within a local network, such as to a LAN server or OBS in offline environments

Screenshots

LiveControl2 screens
STMCAM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveControl at none against STMCAM's 1. LiveControl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). STMCAM's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price 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. STMCAM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. LiveControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveControl ships an update every 4 weeks, STMCAM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LiveControl versus STMCAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveControlSTMCAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveControlSatoshi Warita

In-app purchases

None

LiveControl

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

STMCAM

Subscriptions1
  • stmcam プレミアム$1.991 Month

Questions

Is LiveControl free?
LiveControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STMCAM free?
STMCAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiveControl or STMCAM have ads?
STMCAM shows ads; LiveControl does not.
Which is updated more often, LiveControl or STMCAM?
LiveControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and STMCAM every 4 days. Most recently, LiveControl was updated on October 19, 2026 and STMCAM on October 25, 2026.

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