Comparison

RTMP Broadcaster vs CWS Broadcaster

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

Head to head
About

RTMP Broadcaster

Broadcast live video from your iPhone to various platforms and media servers using multiple protocols. Offers HD streaming, camera control, custom watermarks, and low latency.

Highlights
  • HD video and AAC audio encoding
  • Support for RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocols
  • Low latency streaming
  • Front and back camera support with live switching
  • Customizable logo watermark
  • White-label streaming option
  • Bluetooth microphone support
Features
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Stream live from your iPhone to any RTMP, RTMPS, SRT media server! Broadcast to platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch, Wowza, Nimble Streamer, Red5, Flussonic, and many others — in just a few taps. # Main Features • Supports SD, HD, and Full HD streaming • Select between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras • Real-time H.264 video and AAC audio encoding • RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, RTSPS, and SRT protocol support • Extremely low latency streaming • Use front or back camera with live switching • Auto-focus lock — long press anywhere to lock, tap to unlock • Add your own logo watermark or custom video frames • Three video stability modes (Off, Standard, Cinematic) • Bluetooth microphone support • Turn preview playback on or off • White-label — no watermark or branding on your stream • Compatible with Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, and any custom RTMP server # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be billed monthly or annually for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and automatic renewal can be turned off by accessing the user’s account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy: https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

About

CWS Broadcaster

Features
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CWS Broadcaster convierte tu iPhone en un encoder de video en vivo. Transmite con la cámara de tu teléfono por SRT o RTMP, con la estabilidad que necesita una señal profesional. PARA CUALQUIER SERVIDOR • Pruébala gratis con tu propio servidor SRT o RTMP/RTMPS, sin registrarte. • SRT en modo caller con Stream ID, cifrado AES (passphrase) y latencia configurable. • RTMP y RTMPS con puerto y autenticación opcionales. HECHA PARA TRANSMITIR EN LA CALLE • Reconexión automática si la red falla, con aviso en pantalla. • Tres niveles de calidad para adaptarte a la señal disponible. • Modo de ahorro de batería: la pantalla se atenúa sola en transmisiones largas sin afectar la señal. • Transmisión vertical u horizontal, cámara frontal o trasera y silencio de micrófono al aire. Si ya eres parte de CWS • Inicia sesión con tu usuario y transmite: la app ya conoce tu servidor, no hay URLs ni llaves que copiar. • Enciende y apaga tus redes sociales (Facebook, YouTube, Twitch y más) desde la app, incluso estando al aire. • Conecta tus cuentas de Facebook, YouTube y Twitch sin llaves manuales y elige en qué página publicar. • Si tu canal tiene un playout al aire, la app toma el control al empezar a transmitir y lo reanuda sola al terminar. CWS ofrece streaming de video y radio, multistream a redes sociales, playout programable, grabaciones y más. Conoce nuestros planes en conceptows.mx

Screenshots

RTMP Broadcaster4 screens
CWS Broadcaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CWS Broadcaster at none against RTMP Broadcaster's 3. CWS Broadcaster also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads and device support 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. RTMP Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. CWS Broadcaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RTMP Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, CWS Broadcaster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RTMP Broadcaster versus CWS Broadcaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTMP BroadcasterCWS Broadcaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarthogLabLOPICONCEPTO, S.A. DE C.V.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RTMP Broadcaster

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Subscription$12.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Subscription Lifetime$79.99
None

CWS Broadcaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RTMP Broadcaster free?
RTMP Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CWS Broadcaster free?
CWS Broadcaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RTMP Broadcaster or CWS Broadcaster have ads?
Neither RTMP Broadcaster nor CWS Broadcaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RTMP Broadcaster or CWS Broadcaster?
RTMP Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and CWS Broadcaster every 4 days. Most recently, RTMP Broadcaster was updated on October 24, 2026 and CWS Broadcaster on October 14, 2026.

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