Comparison

Moblin vs ScreenStream

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

ScreenStream

Features
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Stream your iPhone screen live to Kick in a single tap. ScreenStream broadcasts whatever is on your screen — games, apps, walkthroughs — straight to your Kick channel over RTMP. No capture card, no computer, no complicated setup. Pick your destination, tap once, and you're live. KEY FEATURES • One-tap streaming to Kick — paste your stream key once and go live anytime • Custom RTMP server support — point ScreenStream at your own server or any RTMP destination • Local recording mode — record your screen to your device in H.264 with no network needed • Microphone narration — add your voice over your gameplay or demo • Device audio capture — include the sound from your apps and games in the broadcast • Adjustable quality — tune frame rate and bitrate to match your connection • Clean, simple interface — everything on one screen, nothing you don't need HOW IT WORKS ScreenStream uses Apple's built-in screen broadcasting (ReplayKit), so it captures your entire screen system-wide — not just one app. Start a broadcast from the app or straight from Control Center, and your screen goes live to your chosen destination. Whether you're streaming mobile games to your Kick audience, recording a tutorial, or broadcasting to your own RTMP server, ScreenStream keeps it fast and simple. No account required. No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Moblin4 screens
ScreenStream3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Moblin at every 2 weeks against ScreenStream's every 2 months. Moblin also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 ScreenStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moblin ships an update every 2 weeks, ScreenStream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Moblin versus ScreenStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoblinScreenStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperErik MoqvistBrad Coughlin

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

ScreenStream

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
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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
3 purchases

ScreenStream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime License$44.99

Questions

Is Moblin free?
Moblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenStream free?
ScreenStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moblin or ScreenStream have ads?
Neither Moblin nor ScreenStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moblin or ScreenStream?
Moblin ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScreenStream every 2 months. Most recently, Moblin was updated on October 13, 2026 and ScreenStream on October 7, 2026.

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