Comparison

Obsbot Live vs CastPad

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

Head to head
About

Obsbot Live

Stream live video using multiple cameras with intuitive controls. Manage PTZ functions, AI features, and image parameters for up to three devices simultaneously. Supports mainstream social platforms and offers customizable canvas layouts for dynamic content creation.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-camera connection (up to 3)
  • PTZ control and AI features
  • Image parameter adjustment
  • Mainstream social platform support
  • Customizable canvas layouts
  • Integrated audio mixer
  • Landscape and portrait view support
Features
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"Experience brand new multi-cam live streaming with the innovative OBSBOT Live Easy and Fast Control of Multiple OBSBOT Cameras Supports simultaneous connection to up to three OBSBOT camera devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for PTZ control, AI Features, image parameter adjustment, and multi-camera recording control. Start Multi-camera Live Streaming Anytime, Anywhere The software supports mainstream social live-streaming platforms. After logging in and authorizing the corresponding accounts and connecting multiple OBSBOT cameras, you can start multi-camera video recording/live streaming anytime, anywhere. Landscape and Portrait View Obsbot Live has been adapted for landscape and portrait views. Users can choose the orientation that meets their current needs for live streaming and video recording based on personal habits and usage scenarios. Convenient Canvas Switching After detecting the video stream, the software can automatically recognize and fill in the video content and overlay it on the built-in canvas features. Users can also manually adjust the canvas content and customize their multi-camera live streaming canvas. Clear Audio Mixer With our advanced built-in audio mixer panel, users can monitor and manage the audio status of the currently connected devices, achieving integrated management of audio and video to ensure a high-quality multi-cam live streaming experience. Perfectly matched with Tail Air Smart Remote Controller With Tail Air Smart Remote Controller, your multi-camera control experience will be taken to the next level. Its easy-to-understand operation logic allows you to immediately experience device switching, more realistic button control, or futuristic Motion Control of the PTZ! OBSBOT aims to provide a simpler and more energetic way to enjoy video shooting and live streaming. Record and share your life moments on air with dynamic video language and limitless imagination. If you have any suggestions while using OBSBOT, feel free to write to service@obsbot.com. We value every communication with you."

About

CastPad

Control Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers remotely from your tablet or phone. Customize your control panel with only the necessary functions, making live production more flexible and efficient.

Highlights
  • Remote ATEM switcher control
  • Customizable control interface
  • HyperDeck and streaming encoder control
  • Quick setup via network discovery
  • Large, clear buttons for live use
  • Supports various Blackmagic Design hardware
Features
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Your Blackmagic Design ATEM switcher — without sitting behind the big console. Guide & live demo - https://castpad.app (try it free in your browser) CastPad puts the controls you actually use on one screen, on the tablet or phone in your hands. You build the layout, so it fits your show — not someone else's idea of a control panel. ▶ Up and running in seconds Open the app and it scans your network, finding your ATEM and your HyperDeck and streaming devices for you. No fiddly setup — just connect. ▶ Lay it out your way Pick the cards you need, place them. Hide what you don't use — and pull buttons back out just as easily. ▶ Fast where it counts Big, clear buttons and instant on-air indication keep your hands ahead of the show. Glide keyers, DVE, and SuperSource between saved positions — no keyframes, no macros to write. ▶ HyperDeck & streaming too Scrub HyperDecks precisely with jog/shuttle, hit record, switch slots — all in one place. Control streaming encoders as well. ▶ Nothing to worry about Connects straight to your ATEM over your local network. No account, no sign-in, no data collection. Available in English and Korean. ■ Default cards (all hideable) Program/Preview · USK (keyer) · Transition · T-Bar · Audio · DSK · On Air ■ Add-on cards SuperSource · AUX Output · USK DVE · Audio (more) · HyperDeck · Streaming Encoder · Macro · Multiview (coming soon) ■ Supported devices • ATEM: virtually any ATEM switcher — Mini / Mini Pro / Mini Extreme, SDI series, Constellation HD·4K·8K, Television Studio HD·4K·HD8, Production·Broadcast Studio, and more (capabilities detected automatically on connect) • HyperDeck: Studio (HD Mini, HD Plus, HD Pro, 4K Pro, Mini, 12G), Shuttle HD, Extreme 8K HDR • Streaming: Blackmagic Web Presenter / Streaming Encoder (HD & 4K) ■ Coming soon • Multiview card — see the multiview over USB capture and cut by tapping a window • Expanded audio settings • More cards and features on the way ▶ Guide & live demo - https://castpad.app (try it free in your browser) For live production, churches, schools, and events — run your show at a glance, from anywhere on the floor. CastPad is a third-party companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blackmagic Design. ATEM and HyperDeck are trademarks of Blackmagic Design.

Screenshots

Obsbot Live4 screens
CastPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CastPad at 100% against Obsbot Live's 20%. CastPad also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Obsbot Live's advantage is price (Free vs $29.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

Obsbot Live is free to download; CastPad costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Obsbot Live ships an update every 3 weeks, CastPad daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Obsbot Live versus CastPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObsbot LiveCastPad
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating1.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemo Tech Co.,LtdCastPad

Customer experience

Obsbot Live

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

CastPad

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Obsbot Live

No in-app purchases

None

CastPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Obsbot Live free?
Obsbot Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CastPad free?
CastPad costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Obsbot Live or CastPad have ads?
Neither Obsbot Live nor CastPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Obsbot Live or CastPad?
Obsbot Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and CastPad daily. Most recently, Obsbot Live was updated on September 23, 2026 and CastPad on September 13, 2026.

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