Comparison

FilmDirector vs Broadcast Elements

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

Head to head
About

FilmDirector

Features
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FilmDirector turns your iPhone into a professional cine camera. Built for filmmakers, content creators and photographers who want full manual control with zero compromises. FULL MANUAL CONTROLS • ISO across the sensor's full supported range • Logarithmic shutter slider for exact exposure time • Exposure compensation (EV) ± • Manual focus with tap-to-focus and precise lens position • White balance with Kelvin temperature and tint • Continuous zoom with shortcuts to real optical focal lengths (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x...) CINEMATIC VIDEO • Frame rate up to 60 fps • HDR where the device supports it • Selectable cinematic stabilization • Smooth front/back camera switch • High-res photo with flash and adjustable torch CUSTOM PRESETS Save any configuration (ISO, shutter, WB, fps, focus, zoom) as a one-tap preset. 3 presets free, unlimited with Pro. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Drive recording right from your wrist: • Start/stop REC without touching the phone • Switch presets on the fly • Live readout of capture parameters • Perfect for solo shoots, vlogs, gimbal work PROFESSIONAL INTERFACE Compact HUD keeps every parameter visible. Dedicated panels for Zoom, Exposure, Focus, WB, Stabilization, Flash and Format. No clutter, full focus on the frame. PRO UNLOCK One-time purchase: unlimited presets. No subscription, no ads. Privacy: no data sent to external servers. Your clips stay in the Photo Library.

About

Broadcast Elements

Features
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# Broadcast Elements Professional mobile streaming made effortless. Broadcast Elements turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful mobile broadcasting studio for creators, gamers, streamers, and live broadcasters. Stream your screen or camera, broadcast to multiple destinations, record your content locally, mix audio, add professional overlays, and control your broadcast from one place. ## STREAM YOUR SCREEN AND CAMERA Turn your device into a complete mobile broadcasting setup. * Stream your screen for gaming, tutorials, demos, and live content * Broadcast directly from your camera * Capture supported audio sources * Combine video and audio sources for your broadcast ## MULTI-STREAMING Reach your audience on multiple platforms at the same time. Broadcast to supported platforms and custom RTMP or RTMPS destinations. Configure and manage your streaming destinations directly from the app. ## BUILT FOR GAMING AND LIVE CONTENT Broadcast Elements gives you the controls you need for high-quality live streaming. * High quality screen streaming * Up to 60 FPS support * Custom resolution controls * Custom bitrate controls * Stream monitoring * RTMP and RTMPS support * Local recording ## PROFESSIONAL AUDIO Take control of your broadcast audio. Configure your microphone and supported audio sources to create a better live production experience. ## PROFESSIONAL OVERLAYS Give your broadcast a professional look. Add broadcast elements and graphics to customize your live stream and create a consistent visual identity. ## LOCAL RECORDING Record your broadcast locally while streaming. Create high-quality recordings that you can use later for editing, highlights, clips, and other content. ## ADVANCED BROADCAST CONTROLS Take control of your entire broadcast. * Resolution * Bitrate * Frame rate * RTMP and RTMPS destinations * Audio configuration * Stream monitoring * Local recording * Broadcast elements * Source management ## YOUR STUDIO, ANYWHERE Whether you are streaming a game, creating a tutorial, hosting a live show, or sharing your screen, Broadcast Elements gives you the tools to create and broadcast directly from your mobile device. Create. Stream. Record. Broadcast Elements.

Screenshots

FilmDirector4 screens
Broadcast Elements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Broadcast Elements at none against FilmDirector's 1. Broadcast Elements also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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. FilmDirector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Broadcast Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FilmDirector versus Broadcast Elements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmDirectorBroadcast Elements
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developergianluca auriemmaKushum Mijar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FilmDirector

One-time1
  • Get Unlimited Presets$1.99
None

Broadcast Elements

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FilmDirector free?
FilmDirector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Broadcast Elements free?
Broadcast Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FilmDirector or Broadcast Elements have ads?
Neither FilmDirector nor Broadcast Elements shows ads.

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