Comparison

Moblin vs CricNode

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

Head to head
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/

About

CricNode

Features
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© 2024–2026 CricNode. All rights reserved. CricNode is the all-in-one cricket recording and streaming app for players, coaches, leagues, and streamers. RECORD EVERY MATCH • RECORDING IS FREE • Capture in HD with full scorecard and other match information • Lock the screen using the lock icon on the screen. It will protect your device from heat and battery usage. • Record up to 12 hours using a an external battery bank. The only app in the world that can do that!!! • Recordings save to your device under Files → CricNode → Recordings LIVE SCORECARD OVERLAYS • Auto-updating scorecard tickers straight onto your video • Supports CricClubs, CricHeroes, PlayHQ and Dallas Cricket League — pick a fixture and the overlay tracks the live score • Position, zoom, and toggle elements (logos, bowler row, recent overs, run rate) per overlay • Multiple overlays at once, each with its own crop and fit-bands RECORDING IS FREE • Recording is free. Record your game with full scorecard overlay and other game information right there on the recording • No in app purchases needed if you only want to record on your phone • No ads and nothing to stop you from enjoying your game. Its truly free GO LIVE — CRICNODE PRO • Stream live to YouTube or any custom RTMP/RTMPS destination • Sign in with Apple or Google; manage your plan from your account • Video Stitching and Video Editor are part of CricNode Pro EDIT & SHARE • Trim, cut, and extract clips with the built-in editor • Stitch multiple recordings into one • Share to your league or social media from the share sheet CricNode is free to record. Subscribe to CricNode Pro to stream and unlock the pro editing tools. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime from Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Sign in with Apple or Google, or keep recording without an account. Your matches, your way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Moblin4 screens
CricNode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CricNode at every 2 days against Moblin's weekly. Moblin's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Moblin sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and CricNode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moblin ships an update weekly, CricNode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Moblin versus CricNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoblinCricNode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperErik MoqvistCricNode

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

CricNode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Moblin

One-time16
  • Goblina$1.99
  • Queen$1.99
  • Peru$1.99
Show 13 more
  • 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
2 purchases

CricNode

Subscriptions2
  • CricNode$8.991 Month
  • CricNode Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Moblin free?
Moblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CricNode free?
CricNode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moblin or CricNode have ads?
Neither Moblin nor CricNode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moblin or CricNode?
Moblin ships an update weekly, and CricNode every 2 days. Most recently, Moblin was updated on October 9, 2026 and CricNode on October 8, 2026.

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