# Broadcast Me vs Larix Broadcaster

The clearest difference is monetization model: Broadcast Me at free against Larix Broadcaster's free with in-app purchases. Broadcast Me also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). Larix Broadcaster's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broadcast Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Larix Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Broadcast Me holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larix Broadcaster has 131 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Broadcast Me's written reviews are positive against 56% of Larix Broadcaster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadcast Me | Larix Broadcaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcast-me/id491982406/reviews)** | [3.6 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-broadcaster-live-stream/id1042474385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Streamaxia SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173352149) | [Furtree Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661200097) |

## What reviewers say

### Broadcast Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcast-me/id491982406)

Stream live video to platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. This app helps developers test and validate live video streaming capabilities, even on unstable connections, by offering an adaptive algorithm and the ability to stream to multiple servers simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Live stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Connect to multiple platforms simultaneously, Adaptive streaming algorithm for unstable connections, Stream to multiple servers at once, Test and validate video streaming research, RTMP and RTMPS protocol support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Streamer Package - Unlimited | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Streams quickly
- 💡 Connects to multiple platforms
- 💰 Free to use
- 📱 Mobile friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Streams stop after seconds
- 🐛 Cannot create account
- 🐛 Stuck during setup
- 🐛 Invalid URL logic
- 🐛 Missing wide angle lens support

**Reported bugs**

- Streams end prematurely
- Account creation fails
- App gets stuck
- Invalid URL detection
- Missing wide angle lens functionality

**Requested features**

- Add GoPro support
- Add chat box to view comments
- Enable pinch to zoom
- Generate YouTube events
- Allow custom bandwidth input


### Larix Broadcaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-broadcaster-live-stream/id1042474385)

This professional streaming camera app enables high-performance live broadcasting from mobile devices. It supports a wide range of protocols including SRT, RTMP, and NDI, offering advanced features for video and audio contribution. Configure multiple streams, add overlays, and record your broadcasts with ease.

**Highlights:** Multiple streaming protocols (SRT, RTMP, NDI, WebRTC, RTSP, RIST), High-performance H.264/HEVC video encoding, Configurable connection profiles and multi-destination streaming, Overlay features (image, text, HTML, GPS-based), Multi-camera capture and picture-in-picture modes, Recording and screenshot capabilities, Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Larix Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| NDI Streaming | $19.99 | per month |
| Larix Premium One Year | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable streaming performance
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎥 Excellent video and audio quality customization
- 🔒 Privacy-respecting with minimal data collection
- 🌐 Support for multiple streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT, RTSP, NDI)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($9.99/month or $120/year)
- 🚫 Paywall on previously free features
- ⏱️ 30-minute time limit on free tier streams
- 🎨 Large watermark overlay on free streams
- 😤 Poor communication about pricing changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently after recent updates
- Overlay rotation bug - upside down in preview mode
- Audio drops when switching between cameras
- Auto-focus triggering every other second during streams
- Audio encoder crashes when changing lenses mid-stream

**Requested features**

- Custom resolution and canvas size adjustment
- External SDI/HDMI source support via USB capture cards
- Working video stabilization mode
- In-app feedback mechanism
- Zoom in/out functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadcast Me free?

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

### Is Larix Broadcaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Broadcast Me or Larix Broadcaster?

Broadcast Me is rated higher. Broadcast Me averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Larix Broadcaster averages 3.6 from 131 ratings.

### Do Broadcast Me or Larix Broadcaster have ads?

Neither Broadcast Me nor Larix Broadcaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Broadcast Me or Larix Broadcaster?

Broadcast Me ships an update every 3 weeks, and Larix Broadcaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Broadcast Me was updated on November 1, 2026 and Larix Broadcaster on November 6, 2026.

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