Comparison

MoyStream Mobile vs ShardCast

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

Head to head
About

MoyStream Mobile

Read full description

MoyStream Mobile is the companion app for MoyStream — the professional multi-camera streaming platform. YOUR PHONE. YOUR CAMERA. Transform your smartphone into a wireless camera source for your live streams, podcasts, and shows. No expensive equipment needed — just your phone and the MoyStream Mobile app. SCAN AND STREAM Getting started is effortless: Open your MoyStream studio on the web Add a mobile camera source Scan the QR code with this app You're streaming! CAMERA FEATURES • Ultra-low latency video streaming • Switch between front and back cameras instantly • Real-time connection metrics: bitrate, FPS, resolution • Grid overlay for perfect framing • Portrait and landscape orientation support PRIVACY FOCUSED Your video and audio stream directly to your MoyStream session. Nothing is stored or recorded. Camera and microphone are only accessed while actively streaming. REQUIREMENTS • MoyStream account (moystream.com) • Active streaming session in MoyStream web studio • Stable WiFi or mobile data connection • Camera and microphone permissions Turn the device in your pocket into a professional wireless camera for your MoyStream productions.

About

ShardCast

Features
Read full description

Stream. Record. Screen share. Keep going when you leave the app. ShardCast turns your iPhone or iPad into a mobile live studio for creators who want a real production workflow without carrying a laptop everywhere. STREAM AND RECORD • Go live to Twitch or compatible RTMP destinations • Record locally without going live • Stream and record at the same time • Keep a separate high-quality local copy while broadcasting • Stream up to 2K and record camera video up to 4K on supported devices and setups • Save recordings to Photos, Files, or compatible external storage such as an SSD SINGLE CAMERA OR TRUE DUAL CAMERA • Use the front or rear camera • Switch between available rear lenses • Adjust front-camera zoom where supported • Use simultaneous front-and-rear cameras on supported devices • Choose front-main or rear-main Dual Camera layouts • Move and resize your Facecam / Picture in Picture directly on screen Dual Camera is available free with ShardCast-branded output. SCREEN SHARING WITH FACECAM • Share mobile gameplay, apps, walkthroughs, presentations, and other screen content • Keep your facecam visible while sharing • Record screen-based sessions locally • Stream your screen live with your camera included • Capture supported system audio and microphone audio Screen Sharing is available free with ShardCast-branded output. BUILT FOR REAL MOBILE MULTITASKING Check Maps. Open Safari. Use Files. In supported workflows, ShardCast can keep an active session going while you use another app, then let you return to your studio controls without rebuilding your setup. SCENES AND STREAM CHECK • Use Starting Soon, BRB, and Stream Ended scenes • Built-in scenes are available to everyone • Pin your most-used scenes for quick access • Prepare destination, quality, camera, audio, and scenes with Stream Check • Monitor essential stream status and health information • Add supported lightweight alert sources TWITCH AND CUSTOM RTMP • Connect your Twitch account • Read Twitch chat inside ShardCast • Send and reply to Twitch chat with ShardCast Pro • Create Twitch clips from supported controls • Stream manually to compatible Custom RTMP destinations • Record locally without connecting Twitch APPLE WATCH AND WIDGETS • Use ShardCast Deck controls from Apple Watch • Access live, recording, scene, clip, and creator actions from your wrist where available • Use ShardCast Home Screen widgets on iPhone and iPad • Jump quickly into Single Camera, Screen Sharing, Scenes, and Stream Check • View ready, recording, live, and live-plus-recording status at a glance SHARDCAST PRO Try ShardCast Pro free for 7 days if eligible. Pro includes: • Clean output without ShardCast branding on Dual Camera and Screen Sharing • Custom image and GIF artwork for stream scenes • Higher recording and streaming quality options where supported • 1440p and 4K recording options where supported • Up to 2K streaming where supported • 60 FPS options where supported • Higher bitrate headroom and Low Latency Mode • Twitch chat send and reply • Advanced overlay and alert-source controls MADE FOR CREATORS AWAY FROM THE DESK ShardCast is useful for mobile gameplay, IRL streaming, outdoor streams, talking-head videos, reactions, walkthroughs, event coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and screen sharing with facecam. Feature availability and performance depend on your device, storage, destination, account connection, selected quality settings, and network conditions. Test important sessions before relying on a new setup. Privacy Policy: https://diaclasticstudios.com/shardcast/privacy Terms of Use: https://diaclasticstudios.com/shardcast/eula

Screenshots

MoyStream Mobile3 screens
ShardCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoyStream Mobile at none against ShardCast's 2. MoyStream Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). ShardCast's advantage is update cadence (every 6 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. ShardCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MoyStream Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoyStream Mobile ships an update every 2 months, ShardCast every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MoyStream Mobile versus ShardCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoyStream MobileShardCast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis J Moy CastroPritam Mukherjee

In-app purchases

None

MoyStream Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ShardCast

Subscriptions2
  • ShardCast Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • ShardCast Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is MoyStream Mobile free?
MoyStream Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShardCast free?
ShardCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MoyStream Mobile or ShardCast have ads?
Neither MoyStream Mobile nor ShardCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoyStream Mobile or ShardCast?
MoyStream Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and ShardCast every 6 days. Most recently, MoyStream Mobile was updated on October 25, 2026 and ShardCast on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons