Comparison

LiveSource Broadcast vs TopDirectorTitle

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

Head to head
About

LiveSource Broadcast

Features
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LiveSource transforms your iPhone into a professional broadcast camera for live events. Stream directly to your organization's production system using industry-standard SRT or RTMP protocols. PROFESSIONAL STREAMING • Ultra-low latency SRT streaming for broadcast-quality video • RTMP support for maximum compatibility • Automatic reconnection if network drops • Front and rear camera switching during broadcast EVENT-BASED WORKFLOW • See your assigned events and camera positions • Event scheduling shows when you can start streaming • Real-time status indicators (Ready, Live, Upcoming) • Organization-based login with role management BUILT FOR TEAMS • Multi-camera production support • Works with the Broadcast Director companion app • Seamless integration with professional switchers • Perfect for sports, concerts, conferences, and live events EASY TO USE • One-tap broadcasting once event is ready • Remember login credentials for quick access • Dark theme optimized for on-field use • Clean, distraction-free interface LiveSource is designed for camera operators working as part of a professional production team. Requires an active account with a HodieTech-powered organization.

About

TopDirectorTitle

Create professional titles and graphics for live streams and video productions. This app offers real-time editing and control over lower thirds, scoreboards, timers, and animations, all operating locally without an internet connection for enhanced privacy and reliability.

Highlights
  • Professional titles and graphics
  • Real-time editing and control
  • Local network operation
  • Lower thirds, scoreboards, timers
  • Animations and graphic elements
  • Multi-client control
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, macOS)
Features
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Professional titles. Real-time control. No cloud required. Bring broadcast-quality titles, graphics, scoreboards, timers, tickers, and animated overlays to your live productions—locally, securely, and in real time. • Works with TopDirector, OBS & More Add output URLs directly to supported production software and browser-source workflows. • Local Network Production Create, control, and deliver graphics entirely over your local network. No cloud connection is required during production, keeping your content private and under your control. • Reliable by Design With no cloud service in the production path, there are fewer external points of failure and less infrastructure to configure or maintain. • Professional Templates Start quickly with customizable templates for lower thirds, titles, scoreboards, timers, tickers, cards, panels, and animated effects. • Lower Thirds Create polished name straps for speakers, guests, reporters, locations, social accounts, breaking news, and more. • Scoreboards Build and control live scoreboards for sports, games, competitions, and events. • Logo & Timer Graphics Display channel branding, countdowns, count-ups, live clocks, badges, and other real-time elements. • Titles, Tickers & Text Update headlines, announcements, messages, scrolling news, and other on-screen text instantly. • Images, Video & APNG Use still images, video, and animated PNG graphics, with automatic media-type detection. • Built-In Media Library Choose from built-in icons, flags, brands, textures, and other reusable graphic assets—or add media from your device. • Advanced Styling & Effects Customize colors, gradients, patterns, textures, blend modes, shadows, glows, reflections, 3D effects, light streaks, and continuous animations. • Real-Time Editing & Control Adjust text, position, size, colors, styles, animation, and other properties while your production is live. • Multi-Layer Compositions Combine text, shapes, images, timers, scores, tickers, particles, and other elements into sophisticated reusable graphics. • Program Mode Organize titles into a running order and move between them with coordinated entrance and exit animations. • Multi-Scene Graphics Create multiple visual states inside a title and transition between scenes during production. • Shareable Output & Control URLs Open output and control interfaces on other devices using URLs or convenient QR codes. • Multi-Client Control Multiple devices can connect to and update a production over the same local network. • Landscape, Portrait & Square Design graphics for 16:9 landscape, 9:16 vertical, and 1:1 square productions. • Import & Export Back up, transfer, and share titles and program content between supported devices. • Built for Live Production Ideal for streaming, broadcasting, sports, events, presentations, education, houses of worship, and professional video production. • iPhone, iPad & Mac Work across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a flexible production workflow. Privacy Policy: https://topdirector.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiveSource Broadcast4 screens
TopDirectorTitle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveSource Broadcast at none against TopDirectorTitle's 3. LiveSource Broadcast also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). TopDirectorTitle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). 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. TopDirectorTitle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LiveSource Broadcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveSource Broadcast ships an update every 2 months, TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LiveSource Broadcast versus TopDirectorTitle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveSource BroadcastTopDirectorTitle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli AljaneTopDirector Corporation

In-app purchases

None

LiveSource Broadcast

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TopDirectorTitle

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Watermark$1.991 Month
  • Remove Watermark$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Title Export$4.99

Questions

Is LiveSource Broadcast free?
LiveSource Broadcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopDirectorTitle free?
TopDirectorTitle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiveSource Broadcast or TopDirectorTitle have ads?
Neither LiveSource Broadcast nor TopDirectorTitle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveSource Broadcast or TopDirectorTitle?
LiveSource Broadcast ships an update every 2 months, and TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. Most recently, LiveSource Broadcast was updated on October 11, 2026 and TopDirectorTitle on October 14, 2026.

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