Comparison

RtmpServer vs Heed

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

Head to head
About

RtmpServer

Transform your iOS device into a portable RTMP server for live streaming and monitoring. Stream directly from your phone or tablet without external servers, ideal for developers, broadcasters, and creators.

Highlights
  • Built-in RTMP server on iOS devices
  • Portable and lightweight, no external servers needed
  • Easy integration with OBS, Larix, VLC
  • Stream over Wi-Fi, hotspot, or local networks
  • Supports IP cameras for surveillance
  • Instant setup with minimal configuration
Features
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# Turn Your iPhone or iPad into a Complete RTMP Server Experience live streaming freedom with no external servers or complicated setups. This app transforms your iOS device into a fully functional RTMP server, empowering developers, broadcasters, testers, and creators to stream directly from their iPhone or iPad—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're experimenting with streaming workflows, testing video delivery, or broadcasting content in real time, this app gives you the flexibility to host and manage RTMP streams locally on your iOS device. # Key Features Built-in RTMP Server – Host an RTMP server directly on your iPhone or iPad. Portable & Lightweight – No external servers or computers required. Easy Integration – Works with popular broadcasting apps like OBS Studio and Larix Broadcaster, and RTMP players such as VLC and ffplay. Network Flexibility – Stream over Wi-Fi, personal hotspot, or local networks. Event-Ready – Ideal for live streaming at meetups, workshops, or on the go. Surveillance Support – Connect IP cameras or compatible apps for remote monitoring. Instant Setup – Launch the server with minimal configuration. # Why Use a Mobile RTMP Server? Traditional streaming setups require dedicated servers or cloud infrastructure. With this app, that barrier is removed. You can now: Run live video experiments without renting cloud servers. Test broadcasting software against a real RTMP endpoint. Share video streams in small groups without complex networking. Carry a complete streaming server in your pocket. # Use Cases Broadcasters – Stream live events using your iOS device as both broadcaster and server. Educators & Trainers – Demonstrate RTMP workflows in classrooms or workshops. Personal Streaming – Host private streams for friends, family, or communities. Monitoring & Surveillance – Use your iPhone or iPad to collect live feeds from IP cameras and share them securely over your local network. # Compatibility Supports the standard RTMP protocol for seamless operation with popular broadcasting tools and cameras. # Designed for iOS Mobility Optimized for on-device performance, this app is lightweight and efficient—perfect for fieldwork, travel, or situations where cloud servers aren’t available. It minimizes battery and resource usage while delivering stable streaming performance. # Benefits Independence – No internet hosting or third-party cloud RTMP needed. Cost-Efficient – Avoid hosting or subscription fees. Instant Setup – Launch a server in seconds. Flexibility – Stream from or to any RTMP-compatible app or camera. Security – Keep sensitive video streams on your own network. # Start Streaming & Monitoring Today With this app, your iPhone or iPad becomes more than just a phone – it becomes a portable streaming and surveillance hub. Whether you are streaming content, testing your latest application, or monitoring spaces in real time, you can rely on this app to provide a fast, stable, and portable RTMP server right in your pocket. No complicated setup, no expensive hosting – just install, configure, and start streaming.

About

Heed

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Heed is the iOS app blocker where opening Instagram costs you a spoken verse, not a tap. Pick the apps that eat your day, and Heed pauses them behind a short declaration — read a verse aloud, and the app opens for fifteen minutes. It's built on the idea that willpower isn't the problem; the one-tap distance between thumb and app is. Speaking closes that distance. Track a streak solo, or pair up with a Companion pact and build one together. Every word you speak stays on your phone — there's no server that ever hears you. HOW IT WORKS You pick which apps to lock. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube — whichever ones eat your day. When you try to open one, your phone pauses. A verse appears on screen. You hold the button and speak it aloud. Once the words are out of your mouth, the app opens for fifteen minutes. That's it. Speaking is the new tapping. WHY IT WORKS Willpower is a finite resource. The problem isn't that you're weak; the problem is that opening an app takes one tap and your brain rewards it before your soul can intervene. A spoken declaration is different. It engages your mouth, your lungs, your ears. It pulls you from passive scrolling to active intention. It is, in old terms, a prayer. WHAT'S INCLUDED — FREE · Strict mode (block apps 24/7) · The Psalms theme (50 curated verses) · The Prophetic theme (50 spoken prayers — Bible-rooted, plain English) · Custom verses (up to 5) · Streak tracking · Voice or text declaration (silent fallback) · Ad-supported HEED PRO · $2.99/week, $4.99 / month, $29.99 / year · No ads · Catholic, Reformed, and Wisdom themes · Unlimited custom verses · Multiple vault schedules PRIVACY Your voice never leaves your phone. Speech recognition runs entirely on-device. We don't have a server that hears you. We don't have a server at all for your spoken words. TERMS Auto-renewing subscription: $2.99/week, $4.99/month or $29.99/year, billed to your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://neurosap.com/dkprivacy.html

Screenshots

RtmpServer3 screens
Heed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RtmpServer at none against Heed's 6. Heed's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. Heed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. RtmpServer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RtmpServer ships an update every 3 months, Heed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 2, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RtmpServer versus Heed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRtmpServerHeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.1.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB103 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKUO HAI CHENJulian Chukwu

In-app purchases

None

RtmpServer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Heed

Subscriptions4
  • Decree Key Pro Weekly$2.497 Days
  • Decree Key Pro Annual$2.497 Days
  • Decree Key Pro Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
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  • Decree Key Pro Annual7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is RtmpServer free?
RtmpServer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heed free?
Heed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RtmpServer or Heed have ads?
Neither RtmpServer nor Heed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RtmpServer or Heed?
RtmpServer ships an update every 3 months, and Heed every 2 weeks. Most recently, RtmpServer was updated on July 2, 2026 and Heed on September 14, 2026.

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