# BEAM vs Moblin

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BEAM | Moblin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-live-streaming/id6464537225/reviews)** | [4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moblin/id6466745933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mass Luminosity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275905433) | [Erik Moqvist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707754620) |

## What reviewers say

### BEAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-live-streaming/id6464537225)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BEAM Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 100 Embers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Embers - Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Embers | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Embers | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Embers | $99.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 Embers | $179.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 Embers | $449.99 | one-time |


### Moblin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moblin/id6466745933)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblina | $1.99 | one-time |
| Queen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Peru | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goblin | $1.99 | one-time |
| King | $1.99 | one-time |
| Looking | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tetris | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ireland | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tub | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pink | $4.99 | one-time |
| Happy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Millionaire | $9.99 | one-time |
| Billionaire | $49.99 | one-time |
| Trillionaire | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich for IRL streaming
- 💰 Free with no watermarks
- 📱 Excellent for iPhone streaming
- 🔌 Supports multiple platforms and RTMP/SRT

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen capture doesn't work in background
- 🐛 Back camera not working for some users
- 🐛 Issues with switching cameras with gimbal
- 🐛 Difficulty in resizing widgets
- 🐛 Front camera not resizable when rear is active

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*