Comparison

CameraFi Live vs Kast Live

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

Head to head
About

CameraFi Live

Stream high-quality live content to platforms like YouTube and Twitch with real-time editing, effects, and interactive chat. Connect external cameras and add overlays to create professional broadcasts directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
  • Screen broadcasting mode
  • Image and text overlays
  • Real-time chat interaction
  • Web browser overlay for monetization
  • External USB camera connection
  • Motion effects and scoreboards
  • Save live videos for highlights
Features
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Use CameraFi Live for all your recording & live streaming needs! Stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Twitch with high-quality content, effects, and real-time editing features. With features like sports scoreboards, and external camera connections, you can produce impressive videos and live streams effortlessly. [Main Features] • Camera Mode Start live streaming with the 'Camera Mode' that broadcasts your smartphone camera shooting! (Mobile screen capture mode to be released soon) • Screen Broadcasting Mode (New) Share your entire device screen in real time! Stream screen content such as mobile games and app tutorials directly to your viewers. • Image, Text Overlay You can easily add image and text sources while live-streaming. Use various effects to easily edit real-time video effects on your mobile device. • Chat You can interact with your viewers in real-time by watching and responding to their chat messages. Super Chat is also supported! • Web Browser Overlay You can connect live-streaming donation/subscription alert platforms such as Streamlabs by web source overlay. Monetize your live broadcast. • External Camera Connection You can connect external USB cameras, such as camcorders, DSLRs, webcams, and drones to your smartphone. By using Accsoon SeeMo, you can now easily use professional cameras for high-quality live streaming. • Motion Effect Apply diverse cool effects to attract viewers. With a few clicks, you can add sports scoreboards, subtitles, and animation effects. • Save a Live Video You can save your live-streaming video in your smartphone memory to create a highlight video afterwards. [Specifications] • Streaming Server YouTube, Facebook, OBS, vMix, RTMP and SRT(Secure Reliable Transport) • Interfaces - Video source: Built-in Camera - Audio source: Built-in Mic, Bluetooth microphone and Internal sound • Video Size SD(640×480), HD(1280×720), FHD(1920x1080) ~ up to UHD(4K, 3840x2160) (Varies from platforms and smartphone models) • Encoder H.264 and HEVC [Required Permissions] • Storage: Used for saving photos/vidoes or load stored photos/videos • Microphone: Used for recording souynd during video recording • Camera: Used for taking pictures and videos • Notification: Used for indicating information about live streaming in the notification area [Feedback] If you have any comments or questions about the app, please use the feedback button on CameraFi Live(CameraFi Live settings > Feedback > Suggest a feature/Report a bug). • Blog: https://blog.camerafi.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaultmicrocamerafi • Email: apps.help@vaultmicro.com • Terms of use: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-terms-of-use.html • Privacy policy: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-privacy-policy.html

About

Kast Live

Features
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Kast Live is designed to simplify your YouTube live streaming experience.  With Kast Live, you can connect to your Google account and effortlessly go live on YouTube with just one click. Whether you want to start a new live stream or select a previously created one, Kast Live makes it easy to broadcast directly from your smartphone.  Unlike YouTube's minimum requirement of 50 followers to go live, Kast Live removes all limits and restrictions, allowing you to share your moments with friends or your community without any barriers.  Share your live link instantly, and when you're done, your stream is automatically saved to YouTube for replay or stored in your library.  Perfect for content creators, influencers, and businesses, Kast Live lets you engage with your audience in real-time, whether you’re hosting a Q&A, product launch, or live event.  Go live with confidence and simplicity using Kast Live—no restrictions, just pure connection.

Screenshots

CameraFi Live4 screens
Kast Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kast Live at none against CameraFi Live's 2. Kast Live also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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. CameraFi Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Kast Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraFi Live ships an update every 2 weeks, Kast Live every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CameraFi Live versus Kast Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraFi LiveKast Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (320 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings320 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVault Micro, IncKalyzée

Bugs and requests

CameraFi Live

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Web overlay issues on iOS (zooming/unzooming)
  • Facebook login issues
  • UI confusion and broken workflow
  • VOD orientation glitch (portrait/horizontal)
  • Presets and web sites/images not saved
Show 11 more
  • Keeps disconnecting
  • Facebook live crashes
  • Facebook login crashes
  • Scoreboard and images not displayed during live broadcasting
  • Audio cannot be added during broadcasting
  • App crashes after starting stream on Twitch
  • App auto-closes in buffer zones on highways
  • Scoreboard shows as paid only
  • External camera not recognized on iPhone 15 (only sound recognized)
  • Scoreboard turns off or closes after starting or adding scores
  • Repeat function causes continuous on/off cycles

Requested features

21 requests
  • Fix web overlay issues for iOS
  • Improve iOS functionality to match Android
  • Add screen share feature
  • Allow streaming of phone apps
  • Add screen capture mode
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  • Add ability to stream screen
  • Allow streaming to AfreecaTV on iOS
  • Add 3x zoom lens feature for 14pro max
  • Allow screen recording for live streaming games
  • Add one-off permanent upgrade option
  • Fix Facebook login issues
  • Improve UI and clarity
  • Fix VOD orientation glitch
  • Save presets and web sites/images
  • Fix external camera connectivity issues
  • Fix scoreboard issues after update
  • Fix Facebook live crash
  • Fix Facebook login crash
  • Add ability to use external camera for streaming
  • Fix audio issues during broadcasting
  • Fix scoreboard and image display issues during live broadcasting

Kast Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CameraFi Live

Subscriptions2
  • All-In-One Package (Monthly)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • All-In-One Package (Annual)1 Month trial$135.991 Year
None

Kast Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CameraFi Live free?
CameraFi Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kast Live free?
Kast Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CameraFi Live or Kast Live have ads?
Neither CameraFi Live nor Kast Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraFi Live or Kast Live?
CameraFi Live ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kast Live every 9 days. Most recently, CameraFi Live was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kast Live on October 27, 2026.

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