Comparison

Broadcast Me vs RTMP Broadcaster

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

Head to head
About

Broadcast Me

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
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Are you looking for a live video streaming app? Broadcast live with BroadcastMe on YouTube live, Facebook live, Twitch or any RTMP compatibe service. You are an app developer. Why is BroadcastMe for you? Whether you are fully dedicated to pushing the limits of video streaming or just playing with video technologies, BroadcastMe helps speed up research and validation. BroadcastMe allows you to: - broadcast to live social media sites (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and others); Use BroadcastMe as an alternative to provider apps as it can connect to multiple platforms at once (Wowza, Akamai, Red5, Adobe Media Server or any other CDN) - explore the possibilities of integrating live video social media platforms with your apps - research different mobile streaming conditions with no up-front investment in custom mobile solutions - effectively stream live video from your mobile device even while connected to low bandwidth or unstable GSM conditions; BroadcastMe uses a unique adaptive algorithm that keeps streaming when other solutions fail - stream live mobile video to multiple servers at once; Some media platforms use this capability as a fail-safe solution for live transmissions How to test it? Go live on Youtube or Twitch straight from the settings menu. No need to configure anything, just login and you're live! Don't worry if you do not have an RTMP server ready, as you can use ours. In the Settings Screen under Server URL there is a predefined URL with a random streamName. You can watch and share your live streaming here: http://play.streamaxia.com/streamName If you have an RTMP server available... Perfect! Go to Settings Screen under Server URL fill in your server details. For example: rtmp://1.2.3.4/application/streamName Make sure you use RTMP URL in this format: rtmp://hostname/application/instance Technical Details - codecs: H.264/AAC - protocols: RTMP and RTMPS - Settings: Resolution, Frame Rate, Keyframe Rate, Bitrate (or adaptive), Server Link, Stream Name, Credentials and more... Subscription Pricing and Terms We made BroadcastMe Free! Do you want your own BroadcastMe app? Buy the whitelabel app or just the RTMP SDK from Streamaxia.com. You'll get the same app, under your own brand and you'll have full access to the app's code for further development. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://www.streamaxia.com/termsconditions/ Read more about our privacy policy here: https://www.streamaxia.com/privacy/

About

RTMP Broadcaster

Broadcast live video from your iPhone to various platforms and media servers using multiple protocols. Offers HD streaming, camera control, custom watermarks, and low latency.

Highlights
  • HD video and AAC audio encoding
  • Support for RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocols
  • Low latency streaming
  • Front and back camera support with live switching
  • Customizable logo watermark
  • White-label streaming option
  • Bluetooth microphone support
Features
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Stream live from your iPhone to any RTMP, RTMPS, SRT media server! Broadcast to platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch, Wowza, Nimble Streamer, Red5, Flussonic, and many others — in just a few taps. # Main Features • Supports SD, HD, and Full HD streaming • Select between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras • Real-time H.264 video and AAC audio encoding • RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocol support • Extremely low latency streaming • Use front or back camera with live switching • Auto-focus lock — long press anywhere to lock, tap to unlock • Add your own logo watermark or custom video frames • Three video stability modes (Off, Standard, Cinematic) • Bluetooth microphone support • Turn preview playback on or off • White-label — no watermark or branding on your stream • Compatible with Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, and any custom RTMP server # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be billed monthly or annually for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and automatic renewal can be turned off by accessing the user’s account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy: https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Broadcast Me4 screens
RTMP Broadcaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RTMP Broadcaster at 4.7 against Broadcast Me's 3.8. Broadcast Me's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Broadcast Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RTMP Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RTMP Broadcaster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Broadcast Me's written reviews are positive against 57% of RTMP Broadcaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Broadcast Me versus RTMP Broadcaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadcast MeRTMP Broadcaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1730 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamaxia SRLWarthogLab

Customer experience

Broadcast Me

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative43.1%

RTMP Broadcaster

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Broadcast Me

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Streams end prematurely
  • Account creation fails
  • App gets stuck
  • Invalid URL detection
  • Missing wide angle lens functionality
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  • Poor video and audio quality
  • Subscription issues
  • Double charging for features
  • Frequent crashes
  • Interface not usable on iPad
  • Stream quality degrades over time
  • Inability to use stream key
  • Inability to adjust bit rate/screen size
  • No field for username/password
  • Sideways image output
  • No start/stop stream control
  • Settings not saving
  • Live stream fails to start
  • YouTube flickering
  • Timed streaming limitations
  • Demo version issues
  • Purchase restoration problems
  • Settings reset bug

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add GoPro support
  • Add chat box to view comments
  • Enable pinch to zoom
  • Generate YouTube events
  • Allow custom bandwidth input
Show 3 more
  • Read chat on stream channel
  • Use GoPro as camera
  • Option to use wide angle lens

RTMP Broadcaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Broadcast Me

One-time1
  • Streamer Package - UnlimitedFree
3 purchases

RTMP Broadcaster

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Subscription$12.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Subscription Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Broadcast Me free?
Broadcast Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RTMP Broadcaster free?
RTMP Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Broadcast Me or RTMP Broadcaster?
RTMP Broadcaster is rated higher. Broadcast Me averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while RTMP Broadcaster averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Broadcast Me or RTMP Broadcaster have ads?
Neither Broadcast Me nor RTMP Broadcaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broadcast Me or RTMP Broadcaster?
Broadcast Me ships an update every 3 weeks, and RTMP Broadcaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Broadcast Me was updated on October 22, 2026 and RTMP Broadcaster on October 24, 2026.

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