Comparison

Bifrost Relay vs MirrorLive

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

Head to head
About

Bifrost Relay

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Real-time video streaming with ultra-low latency. No cloud, no delay, no complexity. Relay turns your iPhone or iPad into a video streaming system for local networks. Stream video between Relay devices with ultra-low latency - perfect for practice mirrors, sports training, and real-time visual feedback. FEATURES Ultra-Low Latency Hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding delivers sub-100ms end-to-end latency on quality local networks. See yourself in real-time, not a second later. Local Network Only Everything stays on your WiFi network. No cloud services, no internet required, no monthly fees. Your video never leaves your local network. Dual Mode Interface Switch between Camera mode (stream your device's camera) and Monitor mode (receive video from other Relay devices). Simple, focused interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. Zero Configuration Automatic device discovery via Bonjour. No IP addresses to remember, no complex network setup. Just select a device and start streaming. Video-Only by Design No audio means no echo, no sync drift, and predictable performance. Perfect for scenarios where you just need to see yourself in real-time. Camera Flexibility Use any camera connected to your iPhone or iPad - built-in front or back cameras. Stream to any other device running Relay on your network. PERFECT FOR β€’ Dance studios and practice mirrors β€’ Sports training and form analysis β€’ Camera positioning and framing checks β€’ Presentation monitoring and confidence displays β€’ Video feedback for teaching and coaching β€’ Remote camera preview before recording β€’ Turn an iPad into a wireless monitor TECHNICAL DETAILS β€’ Hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding/decoding via VideoToolbox β€’ UDP/RTP streaming protocol (RFC 3984) β€’ Automatic device discovery via mDNS/Bonjour β€’ 1080p video at 30 fps β€’ Portrait and landscape orientation support β€’ Front and back camera support REQUIREMENTS β€’ iOS 17.0 or later / iPadOS 17.0 or later β€’ Strong WiFi connection (5GHz recommended for optimal performance) β€’ Camera permission for Camera mode β€’ Private WiFi network (not public/isolated networks) β€’ Relay app on both sending and receiving devices PRIVACY Relay doesn't collect, store, or transmit any data outside your local network. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud services, no servers. Everything is peer-to-peer on your local WiFi. SUPPORT Visit our website for documentation, FAQs, and support.

About

MirrorLive

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MirrorLive turns your iPhone into a local network (LAN) camera you can monitor, stream, or use as a webcamβ€”without the cloud. IP camera / webcam over Wi-Fi β€’ Stream on your local network and watch from any browser. β€’ Great for: desk webcam, workshop monitoring, a second camera angle, local baby monitor. β€’ Quick start and low latency. β€’ Multi-client viewing and advanced options (plan-based). Easy to share Send a local link (URL) to any device on the same network: iPad, Mac, PC, TV, etc. Privacy-first Everything stays on your local network. No account. No uploads. Note: quality and latency depend on your Wi-Fi and device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bifrost Relay4 screens
MirrorLive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MirrorLive at Free against Bifrost Relay's $4.99. Bifrost Relay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

MirrorLive is free to download; Bifrost Relay costs $4.99 up front. MirrorLive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Bifrost Relay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Bifrost Relay versus MirrorLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBifrost RelayMirrorLive
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBifrost Tech LLCThomas PIQUEPAILLE

In-app purchases

None

Bifrost Relay

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MirrorLive

Subscriptions4
  • MirrorLive Creator$8.991 Month
  • MirrorLive Pro$17.991 Month
  • MirrorLive Creator$89.991 Year
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  • MirrorLive Pro$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Bifrost Relay free?
Bifrost Relay costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MirrorLive free?
MirrorLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bifrost Relay or MirrorLive have ads?
Neither Bifrost Relay nor MirrorLive shows ads.

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