Comparison

VidiU vs MediaLink Switcher

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

Head to head
About

VidiU

This app enables remote monitoring and configuration of a live video encoder over WiFi. Stream high-definition video directly to the web without a PC, choosing your preferred CDN. It supports various connection methods and offers real-time encoding with audio inputs.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and configuration
  • PC-free live HD video streaming
  • API integration with Ustream/Livestream
  • Supports various CDNs (RTMP)
  • Multiple connection options (WiFi, Ethernet, 3G/4G)
  • Real-time H.264 encoding
  • Bandwidth sharing via ShareLink
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The VidiU iOS application allows users to remotely monitor and configure their Teradek VidiU encoder over WiFi. The Teradek VidiU gives you the freedom to broadcast live high definition video directly to the Web without a PC. Whether you’re streaming out of a video switcher or wirelessly from your camera, VidiU allows you to go live when you want, where you want. VidiU offers API level integration with the Ustream and new Livestream platforms, which makes streaming to your channel as easy as logging into your account. VidiU also allows you to choose the CDN that is right for you. VidiU's generic RTMP interface allows you to stream your live video content to a Wowza server or the platform of your choice at any time. VidiU streams over dual band MIMO WiFi, Ethernet, or via a single 3G/4G USB modem. For events that require you to be completely wireless, VidiU’s rechargeable Li-Ion battery lets you roam cable-free for up to 60 minutes. VidiU offers a free application for iOS that allows you to stream a second video feed to your mobile device for monitoring your live broadcast. Since VidiU acts as its own dual band Access Point, you can choose to connect your iPad or iPhone directly to the device or to your local network. Connect your HDMI video source to VidiU and stream at resolutions up to 1080p (see Technical S). VidiU encodes video in real-time using high profile H.264 compression and AAC audio at up to 5Mbps. Embedded HDMI audio, headphone output, and a mic/line input are supported. Use ShareLink to share your bandwidth (up to 4 iPhones/iPads) for increased bandwidth to stream live broadcasts, and our new backgrounding system for ShareLink allows you to share your bandwidth even while the app isn't running, provided you share your location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

MediaLink Switcher

This app allows you to capture and edit video from multiple sources in real time for live streaming. Enhance your broadcasts with text, graphics, and multi-view layouts. Stream directly to popular platforms or record high-quality footage.

Highlights
  • Live streaming to Facebook and YouTube
  • Insert prerecorded video clips
  • Multi-view layouts (split-screen, PiP)
  • Real-time text, title, and graphic overlays
  • Audio mixer and control
  • Scoreboard and web browser overlays
  • Record 1080P video
Features
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MediaLink Switcher obtains iPhones/iPads front and rear camera, MP4 files, and video of iCapture device, and edit it in real time for live streaming on Facebook or YouTube. It is perfect for outdoor action, sports, in real live, marketing and creative content, education and training sessions, live events, talk shows and podcasts, meetings and company announcements, product demonstrations, and more. And the intuitive interface ensures everyone can create stunning videos. Functional Overview: - Social video integrations Stream live directly to Facebook and YouTube. - Insert prerecorded video Roll in prerecorded video for openers or special segments by adding local video. - Multi view layouts Display multiple video sources at once in split-screen, picture-in-picture or multi-split screen layouts. - Audio mixer and control Tracking, locking or multi-channel audio mixer for the video source to cope with various complex occasions to ensure perfect sound for viewers. - Real-time editing Add text, title, rolling title, image, time, audio, etc. in real time. - Score board overlay Keep score during sports streams with customizable Scoreboard templates. - Web browser overlay You can connect live-streaming alert platforms such as Streamlabs by web source overlay. - View comments The Facebook and YouTube comments are displayed on the screen through the watch comments function. - Record Record 1080P high-quality real-time videos and store them in iPhones/iPads. - RTMP streaming Use RTMP data to stream to Twitter, Vimeo, Ustream, Restream, and nearly anywhere else. Auto-renewing subscription statement: 1. Payment: The "Remove Watermark-Renewable Subscription" product is an automatic renewal product. After confirming the purchase, your App Store account will be debited. 2. Automatic renewal: 24 hours before your subscription period expires, Apple will automatically deduct the fee from your App Store account, and the validity period of "Remove Watermark" will be automatically extended after the payment is successful. 3. Turn off the service: If you want to cancel the automatic renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal in the App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the subscription expires, and the fee will not be deducted after it is turned off. If you do not close your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to have agreed to continue your subscription. 4. Service Agreement: https://www.create-medialink.com/medialink-terms-of-service

Screenshots

VidiU4 screens
MediaLink Switcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MediaLink Switcher at 72% against VidiU's 16%. MediaLink Switcher also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.4). VidiU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (28 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. MediaLink Switcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. VidiU asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MediaLink Switcher holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VidiU has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of VidiU's written reviews are positive against 72% of MediaLink Switcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidiU ships an update every 6 weeks, MediaLink Switcher monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VidiU versus MediaLink Switcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidiUMediaLink Switcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (28 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekCreate-Media Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

VidiU

All ratings28 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative77.4%

MediaLink Switcher

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative16.0%

In-app purchases

None

VidiU

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MediaLink Switcher

Subscriptions1
  • Remove watermark$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove watermark$1.99

Questions

Is VidiU free?
VidiU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MediaLink Switcher free?
MediaLink Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VidiU or MediaLink Switcher?
MediaLink Switcher is rated higher. VidiU averages 2.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while MediaLink Switcher averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do VidiU or MediaLink Switcher have ads?
Neither VidiU nor MediaLink Switcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VidiU or MediaLink Switcher?
VidiU ships an update every 6 weeks, and MediaLink Switcher monthly. Most recently, VidiU was updated on October 23, 2026 and MediaLink Switcher on October 29, 2026.

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