Comparison

Castream vs Ujjina Live Encoder

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

Head to head
About

Castream

This app transforms your phone into a professional live broadcasting studio. Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously with real-time overlays, AI-powered tools, and unified chat. It's designed for easy, high-quality multistreaming.

Highlights
  • Multistreaming to multiple platforms
  • Real-time overlays and Picture-in-Picture
  • Unified live chat with AI insights
  • Scheduled broadcasts and stream recording
  • AI title & description generator
  • Camera filters and voice effects
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Castream makes going live incredibly easy — turning your phone into a complete live broadcasting studio. Whether you're a creator, musician, pastor, journalist, gamer, or anyone with something to share, you can stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and any RTMP-compatible platform — including TikTok Live and Instagram Live — simultaneously, straight from your phone. Now with screen capture, real-time overlays, AI-powered tools, and scheduled broadcasts. Perfect for anyone who wants professional multistreaming without the complexity. What’s inside: • Multistreaming — Go live to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok Live (RTMP), Instagram Live (RTMP), and custom destinations simultaneously • Screen Capture — Broadcast your phone’s screen for gaming, tutorials, presentations, and more • Picture-in-Picture (PIP) — Use front and back camera together and position it on screen • Live Broadcasting Studio — Add overlays, lower thirds, and customize your stream in real time • Live Location Overlay — Show where you’re streaming from or set a custom location • Camera Filters & Voice Effects — Add visual styles and experimental voice filters • Unified Live Chat — View messages from YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch in one feed • Chat Insights (AI) — Get post-stream summaries and insights across platforms • Chat Operator Mode — Separate streaming and chat moderation across devices • AI Title & Description Generator — Instantly improve your stream metadata • Scheduled Video Broadcasts — Upload a video, set a time, and go live automatically • Stream Recording — Every stream is recorded and saved for 30 days • 1080p or 720p — Choose your preferred resolution • Portrait & Landscape Support — Stream in any orientation • Ultra-Low Latency — Smooth, reliable video • Synced Audio & Video — No drift • Auto Bitrate — Adapts to your network automatically • No Watermarks — Clean, professional output • Mobile-First Design — Built for performance on your phone • Public Profile — Share your streams at castream.io/@handler and view insights Free to use. Upgrade only if you need more. Go live everywhere with one tap. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard [Terms of Use (EULA)](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

About

Ujjina Live Encoder

Features
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Professional live streaming encoder from your iPhone. Stream to YouTube, Facebook, and any RTMP or SRT server. MULTI-STREAM Stream to 3 servers simultaneously. If one fails, the others continue. SMART PRESETS • Data Saver: For slow connections • Balanced: Best quality/performance • High Quality: Maximum quality • Custom: Full control PROTOCOLS • RTMP/RTMPS: All platforms • SRT: Low-latency with encryption CONFIGURATION • Resolution: 480p to 1080p+ • FPS: 15, 24, 30, 60 • Codec: H.264, H.265 • Bitrate: 500 Kbps – 20 Mbps • Audio: AAC, 32/44.1/48 KHz INTERFACE • Stereo VU meter • Bitrate indicator • Streaming timer • Local MP4 recording AUTO-RECONNECTION • Exponential backoff • Survives WiFi/cellular transitions Developed by Ujjina Tecnología Diferente.

Screenshots

Castream4 screens
Ujjina Live Encoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ujjina Live Encoder at none against Castream's 4. Castream's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Castream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Ujjina Live Encoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castream ships an update every 4 days, Ujjina Live Encoder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Castream versus Ujjina Live Encoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastreamUjjina Live Encoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPik Technologies LLCREXFORD KENT FELICES FANOLA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Castream

Subscriptions4
  • Creator Plan Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Pro Plan Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Creator Plan Yearly$129.991 Year
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  • Pro Plan Yearly$199.991 Year
None

Ujjina Live Encoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castream free?
Castream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ujjina Live Encoder free?
Ujjina Live Encoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Castream or Ujjina Live Encoder have ads?
Neither Castream nor Ujjina Live Encoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castream or Ujjina Live Encoder?
Castream ships an update every 4 days, and Ujjina Live Encoder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Castream was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ujjina Live Encoder on October 1, 2026.

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