Comparison

Video Playback Pro vs LiveApp Play

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

Head to head
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.

About

LiveApp Play

Transform your Apple devices into professional video playback tools. Organize videos into custom playlists for fullscreen output via HDMI, with advanced features like looping and audio control. Streamline your multicam productions with easy integration.

Highlights
  • Professional video playback
  • Customizable playlists
  • Fullscreen HDMI output
  • Autoplay with ATEM Switcher
  • Video trimming and speed control
  • Network video loading
  • API for custom solutions
Features
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LiveApp Play turns your iPhone, iPad or Mac with Apple silicon into a professional video playback device. The video list and all settings can be viewed on the device screen, while the videos are played back full screen and without overlays on the connected display. 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. Videos are organized into sections and can be easily rearranged via drag and drop. Sections can be looped either a certain number of times or endlessly. In the video inspector the video can be trimmed, the speed set and the volume adjusted (even above 0 dB). 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. REMOTE CONTROL Create completely custom solutions with the API or use our pre-built integration with Bitfocus Companion. LIVEAPP PRO Need more professional features? Check out our LiveApp Pro app which adds overlays (images, videos, URLs), ATEM Switcher control and the Draw feature. 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)

Screenshots

Video Playback Pro4 screens
LiveApp Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Playback Pro at Free against LiveApp Play's $24.99. Video Playback Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). LiveApp Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On 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

Video Playback Pro is free to download; LiveApp Play costs $24.99 up front. Video Playback Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LiveApp Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Video Playback Pro versus LiveApp Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Playback ProLiveApp Play
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGyorgy DarvasOskar Gerspach-Wolf

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Playback Pro

One-time1
  • Watermark Free Videos$21.99
None

LiveApp Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Playback Pro free?
Video Playback Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveApp Play free?
LiveApp Play costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Playback Pro or LiveApp Play have ads?
Neither Video Playback Pro nor LiveApp Play shows ads.

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