Comparison

LiveApp Pro vs Obsbot Start

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

Obsbot Start

This app enhances your OBSBOT camera experience with AI control and one-click streaming to popular platforms. Easily switch between landscape and portrait modes, and customize image parameters on the fly to elevate your video content.

Highlights
  • AI feature control
  • One-click social platform streaming
  • Landscape/portrait mode switching
  • Customizable image parameters
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Mastermind Your OBSBOT Camera Obsbot Start is an exclusive application designed for OBSBOT camera. With its easy-to-use interface and powerful features. Your camera livestreaming experience can be significantly improved with minimal effort. Unleash AI Capabilities Collocating with built-in AI features in OBSBOT camera, Obsbot start can maximize the hidden underlying power of the device and makes the AI features controllable smoothly and conveniently. Start Livestreaming Anywhere Obsbot Start offers internal support for the most popular social livestream platforms. Preset the social accounts, and the livestream signal could instantly starts and be on air within the blinks, with only a tap. Landscape and Portrait in One-Click Obsbot Start is compatible with both landscape and portrait modes. Using the orientation button in the software, you can smoothly switch between landscape/portrait modes to meet different video recording or live streaming needs. Customize Parameters Anytime Say goodbye to immutable image settings. With Obsbot Start, you can customize image parameters whether you're on Air or not, and apply them instantaneously whenever you need. OBSBOT hopes to take you to enjoy the fun of video shooting and livestreaming in a simpler and more energetic way, record and share your life moments on air with dynamic video language and limitless imagination. If you have any suggestions in the process of using OBSBOT, please feel free to write to service@obsbot.com. We value every communication with you.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Obsbot Start at Free against LiveApp Pro's $49.99. Obsbot Start also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). LiveApp Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (50% vs 19%). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Obsbot Start is free to download; LiveApp Pro costs $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveApp Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LiveApp Pro's written reviews are positive against 19% of Obsbot Start's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveApp Pro ships an update every 4 months, Obsbot Start monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LiveApp Pro versus Obsbot Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveApp ProObsbot Start
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (17 ratings) — better2.4 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better19.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1722 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOskar Gerspach-WolfRemo Tech Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

LiveApp Pro

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Obsbot Start

All ratings22 ratings
Positive31.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative59.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative71.0%

In-app purchases

None

LiveApp Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Obsbot Start

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveApp Pro free?
LiveApp Pro costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Obsbot Start free?
Obsbot Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiveApp Pro or Obsbot Start?
LiveApp Pro is rated higher. LiveApp Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Obsbot Start averages 2.4 from 22 ratings.
Do LiveApp Pro or Obsbot Start have ads?
Neither LiveApp Pro nor Obsbot Start shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveApp Pro or Obsbot Start?
LiveApp Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Obsbot Start monthly. Most recently, LiveApp Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and Obsbot Start on October 7, 2026.

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