Comparison

LiveApp Pro vs TopDirectorTitle

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

TopDirectorTitle

Create professional titles and graphics for live streams and video productions. This app offers real-time editing and control over lower thirds, scoreboards, timers, and animations, all operating locally without an internet connection for enhanced privacy and reliability.

Highlights
  • Professional titles and graphics
  • Real-time editing and control
  • Local network operation
  • Lower thirds, scoreboards, timers
  • Animations and graphic elements
  • Multi-client control
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, macOS)
Features
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Professional titles. Real-time control. No cloud required. Bring broadcast-quality titles, graphics, scoreboards, timers, tickers, and animated overlays to your live productions—locally, securely, and in real time. • Works with TopDirector, OBS & More Add output URLs directly to supported production software and browser-source workflows. • Local Network Production Create, control, and deliver graphics entirely over your local network. No cloud connection is required during production, keeping your content private and under your control. • Reliable by Design With no cloud service in the production path, there are fewer external points of failure and less infrastructure to configure or maintain. • Professional Templates Start quickly with customizable templates for lower thirds, titles, scoreboards, timers, tickers, cards, panels, and animated effects. • Lower Thirds Create polished name straps for speakers, guests, reporters, locations, social accounts, breaking news, and more. • Scoreboards Build and control live scoreboards for sports, games, competitions, and events. • Logo & Timer Graphics Display channel branding, countdowns, count-ups, live clocks, badges, and other real-time elements. • Titles, Tickers & Text Update headlines, announcements, messages, scrolling news, and other on-screen text instantly. • Images, Video & APNG Use still images, video, and animated PNG graphics, with automatic media-type detection. • Built-In Media Library Choose from built-in icons, flags, brands, textures, and other reusable graphic assets—or add media from your device. • Advanced Styling & Effects Customize colors, gradients, patterns, textures, blend modes, shadows, glows, reflections, 3D effects, light streaks, and continuous animations. • Real-Time Editing & Control Adjust text, position, size, colors, styles, animation, and other properties while your production is live. • Multi-Layer Compositions Combine text, shapes, images, timers, scores, tickers, particles, and other elements into sophisticated reusable graphics. • Program Mode Organize titles into a running order and move between them with coordinated entrance and exit animations. • Multi-Scene Graphics Create multiple visual states inside a title and transition between scenes during production. • Shareable Output & Control URLs Open output and control interfaces on other devices using URLs or convenient QR codes. • Multi-Client Control Multiple devices can connect to and update a production over the same local network. • Landscape, Portrait & Square Design graphics for 16:9 landscape, 9:16 vertical, and 1:1 square productions. • Import & Export Back up, transfer, and share titles and program content between supported devices. • Built for Live Production Ideal for streaming, broadcasting, sports, events, presentations, education, houses of worship, and professional video production. • iPhone, iPad & Mac Work across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a flexible production workflow. Privacy Policy: https://topdirector.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TopDirectorTitle at Free against LiveApp Pro's $49.99. TopDirectorTitle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). LiveApp Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (17 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

TopDirectorTitle is free to download; LiveApp Pro costs $49.99 up front. TopDirectorTitle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LiveApp Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopDirectorTitle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveApp Pro has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveApp Pro ships an update every 4 months, TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
LiveApp Pro versus TopDirectorTitle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveApp ProTopDirectorTitle
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOskar Gerspach-WolfTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

LiveApp Pro

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

TopDirectorTitle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LiveApp Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TopDirectorTitle

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Watermark$1.991 Month
  • Remove Watermark$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Title Export$4.99

Questions

Is LiveApp Pro free?
LiveApp Pro costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopDirectorTitle free?
TopDirectorTitle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveApp Pro or TopDirectorTitle?
TopDirectorTitle is rated higher. LiveApp Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while TopDirectorTitle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LiveApp Pro or TopDirectorTitle have ads?
Neither LiveApp Pro nor TopDirectorTitle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveApp Pro or TopDirectorTitle?
LiveApp Pro ships an update every 4 months, and TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. Most recently, LiveApp Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and TopDirectorTitle on October 14, 2026.

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