Comparison

LiveApp Pro vs Video Playback Pro

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

Head to head
About

LiveApp Pro

Transform your iPad or Mac into a professional video playback and graphics device for live productions. Create custom playlists, add animated overlays, and even draw directly onto your video output. Seamlessly integrate with ATEM switchers for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Multicam live video playback
  • Custom video playlists
  • Animated overlays with transparent videos/images
  • Direct drawing on video output
  • ATEM Switcher integration
  • Remote control via API and Companion
Features
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LiveApp turns your iPad or Mac with Apple silicon into a powerful video playback device for multicam live productions. Output clean custom video playlists via HDMI*. Connect LiveApp to an ATEM Switcher** for more integration and Alpha Video Overlays! VIDEOCUE Organize your videos in custom playlists for fullscreen playback via HDMI. If connected to an ATEM Switcher “Autoplay” can be enabled for instant playback when cut to the connected channel. LiveApp cuts back to Preview at the end of the playlist. This makes video playback in your multicam livestream sessions extremely easy. For professional use cases there are a lot of additional powerful features. INBOX SERVER Easily load videos directly into VideoCue over the local network and remotely control playback. To do this, start the Inbox Server in Settings and go to the local LiveApp website with any device on the network. Cross platform, from any web browser. OVERLAYS Set up a button grid with custom transparent videos, pictures or web applications for animated overlays. Different playback modes such as once, loop and split make it easy to generate professional overlays. If connected to an ATEM Switcher LiveApp automatically uses the built in keyer to overlay your animations over the active camera stream. DRAW Use the fantastic drawing capabilities of iPad to draw over the video output. Either scribble over your VideoCue footage or annotate any ATEM input using the keyer technology. When connected to an ATEM a reference frame can be captured to ensure precise drawing results. SWITCHER Connect LiveApp to your ATEM Switcher over the local network and unlock remote control capabilities. Find all inputs organized in separate Program and Preview rows and all essential tools for live switching right at your fingertips. REMOTE CONTROL Create completely custom solutions with the API or use our pre-built integration with Bitfocus Companion. DOCUMENTATION We provide detailed written documentation and video tutorials for every LiveApp feature, please refer to the OSMAKO website and social media channels. UPDATES AND FEEDBACK We continuously work on LiveApp to implement new features and provide the best tool for your productions. Therefore, we are happy to hear your feedback and workflow needs. Feel free to reach out via social media or the dedicated contact form on our website. * additional hardware required, sold separately ** supports the ATEM network protocol (optimized for the ATEM Mini, ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme family)

About

Video Playback Pro

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Professional film and television video playback application for iOS devices. • Fully customizable Bluetooth remote triggering and gesture controls • Multiple playlist creations • Selectable clip triggering within playlists using number keys • Used by industry professionals on major films and television series Please visit theplayback.app for more info.

Screenshots

Video Playback Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Playback Pro at Free against LiveApp Pro's $49.99. Video Playback Pro also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). LiveApp Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Video Playback Pro is free to download; LiveApp Pro costs $49.99 up front. Video Playback Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LiveApp Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiveApp Pro versus Video Playback Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveApp ProVideo Playback Pro
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOskar Gerspach-WolfGyorgy Darvas

In-app purchases

None

LiveApp Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Playback Pro

One-time1
  • Watermark Free Videos$21.99

Questions

Is LiveApp Pro free?
LiveApp Pro costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Playback Pro free?
Video Playback Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiveApp Pro or Video Playback Pro have ads?
Neither LiveApp Pro nor Video Playback Pro shows ads.

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