# Broadcast Me vs LiveControl

The clearest difference is rating: LiveControl at 5.0 against Broadcast Me's 3.8. LiveControl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Broadcast Me's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broadcast Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LiveControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

LiveControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively.

Broadcast Me ships an update every 3 weeks, LiveControl every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadcast Me | LiveControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcast-me/id491982406/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livecontrol-mobile-streaming/id1549057363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Streamaxia SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173352149) | [LiveControl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549057365) |

## 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


### LiveControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livecontrol-mobile-streaming/id1549057363)

Stream live video from your phone with ease. This app allows existing customers to log in and broadcast to multiple destinations simultaneously from any location. Simply pick up your device and start your live broadcast.

**Highlights:** Live stream from phone, Simulcast to multiple destinations, Easy login for existing customers, Stream from any location, Simple tap interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadcast Me free?

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

### Is LiveControl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Broadcast Me or LiveControl?

LiveControl is rated higher. Broadcast Me averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while LiveControl averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Broadcast Me or LiveControl have ads?

Neither Broadcast Me nor LiveControl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Broadcast Me or LiveControl?

Broadcast Me ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiveControl every 4 weeks. Most recently, Broadcast Me was updated on October 22, 2026 and LiveControl on October 2, 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.*