Comparison

BEAM vs Moblin

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

Head to head
About

BEAM

This app offers an interactive live streaming experience where viewers can actively influence content. Streamers gain access to production tools, including multistreaming capabilities. It fosters community engagement and provides a user-friendly interface for diverse content.

Highlights
  • Viewer control for interactive content
  • Multistreaming to over 30 platforms
  • High-quality live viewing
  • Production tools for streamers
  • User-friendly interface
  • Community engagement features
Features
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BEAM: Your Gateway to Interactive Live Streaming! Experience a new dimension of interactivity and entertainment with BEAM. Designed to revolutionize the way you engage with live streams, this cutting-edge application is your one-stop destination for immersive and captivating content. Key Features: - Unprecedented Viewer Control: Take charge of your live stream experience like never before. With BEAM's unique viewer control options, you can actively participate in shaping the content. Interact with streamers in real-time, influence their actions, and even determine the direction of their streams. - Seamless Live Viewing: Enjoy smooth and high-quality live streaming on the go. BEAM ensures that you never miss a moment of your favorite content, providing a seamless viewing experience right at your fingertips. - Production Tools for Streamers: If you're a streamer, BEAM equips you with powerful production tools to elevate your content creation, including multistreaming to over 30 platforms. - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate the app effortlessly with its intuitive and user-friendly interface. Enjoy a seamless and immersive experience as you explore a world of diverse live streams across various categories. - Community Engagement: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your interests. BEAM fosters a vibrant community where viewers and streamers come together to form meaningful connections and share their passions. Get ready to embrace the future of live streaming with BEAM. Whether you're a passionate viewer seeking interactivity or a content creator looking to make an impact, this app promises an unparalleled streaming experience. Join the BEAM community and be part of the next generation of live entertainment! Privacy Policy: https://beamstream.gg/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://beamstream.gg/legal/terms-of-service

About

Moblin

Stream live video from your phone to platforms like Twitch. Offers robust connection protocols, high-quality video up to 4K 60 FPS, and built-in chat for viewer interaction. Includes adaptive bitrate options and video stabilization for a smoother broadcast experience.

Highlights
  • Live streaming to Twitch and other platforms
  • Built-in chat for viewer interaction
  • Support for SRTLA, SRT, RIST, RTMP, RTMPS
  • Up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming
  • Video stabilization
Features
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Stream live to Twitch and other streaming platforms directly from your phone! Main features: - Built-in chat to interact with your viewers - SRTLA, SRT, RIST, RTMP and RTMPS for flexible and reliable connections - Up to 4K, 60 FPS, H.265/HEVC - Optionally use adaptive bitrate for SRT, SRTLA, RIST and RTMP(S) - Video stabilization - And so much more! All features are free to use! Optionally buy cosmetics if you like the app and want to support the developers. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BEAM3 screens
Moblin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Moblin at 76 against BEAM's 4. Moblin also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). BEAM's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BEAM sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Moblin sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BEAM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moblin has 76 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Moblin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BEAM versus Moblin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEAMMoblin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews—90.1% of reviews
Number of ratings476 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB68 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMass LuminosityErik Moqvist

Customer experience

BEAM

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Moblin

All ratings76 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.9%

Bugs and requests

BEAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Moblin

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Screen capture feature doesn’t work when leaving the app
  • Back camera still not working
  • Cannot add channel on iPhone 13 due to invisible buttons
  • GoPro hero 13 not connecting, RTMP server location disappeared
  • Not streaming on rtmp VK after update
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  • RTMP stopped working after new update
  • RTMP server on PC not working after update
  • Screen capture does not record device audio natively
  • Screen capture scene orientation remains fixed when device is rotated
  • Cannot configure chat after deleting and reinstalling
  • Browser widget for donation notifications not working
  • DJI select device is broken, does not populate
  • Occasional cuts or flickers during transmission
  • Recordings are corrupted when the app loses focus

Requested features

16 requests
  • Allow manual resizing of widgets (donation, fundraising)
  • Allow manual resizing of front camera widget
  • Add ability to broadcast via SJCAM cameras
  • Support NDI external feeds
  • Add Moblink for iOS for bonding with older iPhones/iPads
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  • Improve screen capture to record device audio natively
  • Fix screen capture scene orientation when device is rotated
  • Add scene for simultaneous front and back camera use
  • Connect to Bit Speaker for TTS
  • Add connection to OBS Linux
  • Add support for OBS Studio on Linux
  • Improve DJI camera selection/connection
  • Add support for 60 FPS streaming
  • Allow use of external speakers
  • Add ability to broadcast via GoPro cameras
  • Improve embedding of videos

In-app purchases

8 purchases

BEAM

Subscriptions1
  • BEAM Premium$3.991 Month
One-time7
  • 100 Embers$1.99
  • 350 Embers - Starter Pack$4.99
  • 650 Embers$9.99
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  • 2,000 Embers$29.99
  • 7,000 Embers$99.99
  • 13,500 Embers$179.99
  • 35,000 Embers$449.99
16 purchases

Moblin

One-time16
  • Goblina$1.99
  • Queen$1.99
  • Peru$1.99
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  • Goblin$1.99
  • King$1.99
  • Looking$1.99
  • Heart$1.99
  • Tetris$1.99
  • Ireland$1.99
  • Tub$1.99
  • Pixels$1.99
  • Pink$4.99
  • Happy$4.99
  • Millionaire$9.99
  • Billionaire$49.99
  • Trillionaire$199.99

Questions

Is BEAM free?
BEAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moblin free?
Moblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BEAM or Moblin?
BEAM is rated higher. BEAM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Moblin averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.
Do BEAM or Moblin have ads?
Neither BEAM nor Moblin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEAM or Moblin?
BEAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Moblin every 2 weeks. Most recently, BEAM was updated on September 29, 2026 and Moblin on October 13, 2026.

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