# VDO.Ninja vs Moblin

The clearest difference is rating: Moblin at 4.9 against VDO.Ninja's 3.6. Moblin also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 56%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). VDO.Ninja's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moblin sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. VDO.Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moblin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of VDO.Ninja's written reviews are positive against 91% of Moblin's.

VDO.Ninja ships an update every 2 weeks, Moblin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VDO.Ninja | Moblin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdoninja/id1607609685/reviews) | **[4.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moblin/id6466745933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steve Seguin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477297551) | [Erik Moqvist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707754620) |

## What reviewers say

### VDO.Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdoninja/id1607609685)

This app facilitates peer-to-peer video and audio streaming using WebRTC technology, enabling local or internet-based connections. It offers background VoIP and screen sharing capabilities not found in its web counterpart.

**Highlights:** Peer-to-peer streaming, WebRTC encrypted connections, Background VoIP support, Background screen sharing, Customizable Stream IDs, OBS integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Moblin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moblin/id6466745933)

Stream live video from your phone to platforms like Twitch. Offers robust connection protocols, high-quality video up to 4K 60 FPS, and built-in chat for viewer interaction. Includes adaptive bitrate options and video stabilization for a smoother broadcast experience.

**Highlights:** Live streaming to Twitch and other platforms, Built-in chat for viewer interaction, Support for SRTLA, SRT, RIST, RTMP, RTMPS, Up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS, Adaptive bitrate streaming, Video stabilization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblina | $1.99 | one-time |
| Queen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Peru | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goblin | $1.99 | one-time |
| King | $1.99 | one-time |
| Looking | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tetris | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ireland | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tub | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pink | $4.99 | one-time |
| Happy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Millionaire | $9.99 | one-time |
| Billionaire | $49.99 | one-time |
| Trillionaire | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich for IRL streaming
- 💰 Free with no watermarks
- 📱 Excellent for iPhone streaming
- 🔌 Supports multiple platforms and RTMP/SRT

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen capture doesn't work in background
- 🐛 Back camera not working for some users
- 🐛 Issues with switching cameras with gimbal
- 🐛 Difficulty in resizing widgets
- 🐛 Front camera not resizable when rear is active

**Reported bugs**

- Screen capture feature doesn’t work when leaving the app
- Back camera still not working
- Cannot add channel on iPhone 13 due to invisible buttons
- GoPro hero 13 not connecting, RTMP server location disappeared
- Not streaming on rtmp VK after update

**Requested features**

- Allow manual resizing of widgets (donation, fundraising)
- Allow manual resizing of front camera widget
- Add ability to broadcast via SJCAM cameras
- Support NDI external feeds
- Add Moblink for iOS for bonding with older iPhones/iPads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VDO.Ninja free?

VDO.Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Moblin free?

Moblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VDO.Ninja or Moblin?

Moblin is rated higher. VDO.Ninja averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Moblin averages 4.9 from 74 ratings.

### Do VDO.Ninja or Moblin have ads?

Neither VDO.Ninja nor Moblin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VDO.Ninja or Moblin?

VDO.Ninja ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moblin weekly. Most recently, VDO.Ninja was updated on September 12, 2026 and Moblin on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*