Moblin vs PinoCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
PinoCast
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PinoCast Webcam app helps you easily turn your iPhone or iPad into a pro webcam for PC. With PinoCast, you can say goodbye to low-quality video and enjoy a crystal-clear experience—even in low-light conditions. MAIN FEATURES: - Webcam App: Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional webcam. - Easy to Use: Connect via Wi-Fi or USB. - High Quality: Up to 4K video with low latency and high speed. - Switch Freely: Toggle in real time between front and rear cameras, wide-angle and telephoto, and portrait and landscape. - Professional Videos: PinoCast PC software supports 4K, 2K, 1080p, 720p, and 480p. - Compatibility: Works with all software that supports webcams. Besides that, our PC client offers elite beauty tools for standout results every time: Natural Face Enhance, Pro Retouching, Unbelievably Real Makeup, and Multiple Filters. Turn your phone into a webcam in minutes with PinoCast Webcam: 1. Get the PinoCast Webcam app. 2. Download and install the client software. 3. Connect iPhone to PC and Mac via Wi-Fi or USB. Terms of Service - https://pinocast.com/terms-of-service Discover PinoCast - https://www.pinocast.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinoCast at none against Moblin's 16. PinoCast also leads on iOS requirement (13.3 vs 16.4). Moblin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Moblin sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. PinoCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
Moblin ships an update every 2 weeks, PinoCast every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moblin | PinoCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (76 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Moqvist | AiLive Technology Limited |
Bugs and 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
PinoCast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Moblin
- 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
PinoCast
No in-app purchases
