Comparison

ScreenStream vs SceneMeld

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

Head to head
About

ScreenStream

Features
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Stream your iPhone screen live to Kick in a single tap. ScreenStream broadcasts whatever is on your screen β€” games, apps, walkthroughs β€” straight to your Kick channel over RTMP. No capture card, no computer, no complicated setup. Pick your destination, tap once, and you're live. KEY FEATURES β€’ One-tap streaming to Kick β€” paste your stream key once and go live anytime β€’ Custom RTMP server support β€” point ScreenStream at your own server or any RTMP destination β€’ Local recording mode β€” record your screen to your device in H.264 with no network needed β€’ Microphone narration β€” add your voice over your gameplay or demo β€’ Device audio capture β€” include the sound from your apps and games in the broadcast β€’ Adjustable quality β€” tune frame rate and bitrate to match your connection β€’ Clean, simple interface β€” everything on one screen, nothing you don't need HOW IT WORKS ScreenStream uses Apple's built-in screen broadcasting (ReplayKit), so it captures your entire screen system-wide β€” not just one app. Start a broadcast from the app or straight from Control Center, and your screen goes live to your chosen destination. Whether you're streaming mobile games to your Kick audience, recording a tutorial, or broadcasting to your own RTMP server, ScreenStream keeps it fast and simple. No account required. No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SceneMeld

Features
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SceneMeld turns iPhone and iPad into a native live-production and recording studio. Combine sources, shape your scenes and control your output from one focused workspace. Local editing, recording and manual streaming destinations do not require a SceneMeld account. COMPOSE YOUR PRODUCTION Combine device cameras, local movies and images. Choose media from Photos or Files. Resize, crop, rotate and reorder layers, or use quick layouts. Create and switch scenes, and keep editing while recording or streaming. iPhone provides a landscape workspace with controls alongside the preview; iPad provides a spacious studio layout. Available camera options depend on your device. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Add image logos, text lower thirds and title cards. Display a wall clock, live duration or countdown. Build football, basketball and badminton scoreboards, and update scores and match clocks manually. Scoreboards do not provide automatic scoring or official match data. EXPRESS YOURSELF ON CAMERA Optional Pro face effects include blur, pixelation, emoji and original Nova and Aster avatars. Avatars follow head movement and facial expressions. Tracking is processed on device; it is not facial identification. Effects are not a guarantee of anonymity. CONTROL VIDEO AND AUDIO Choose looping or single playback for movie sources; single playback holds the final frame. Mix microphone and movie audio, with separate movie volume for the live output and local monitoring. Choose a lower-resolution, lower-frame-rate or paused local preview independently of the configured live output. RECORD AND STREAM Record local MP4 video and stream to custom RTMP, RTMPS and WHIP destinations. Optional YouTube and Twitch account workflows help prepare a destination and view Audience Activity. Platform accounts and streaming eligibility are required for those integrations; replying and moderation use the platform website. OPTIONAL SCENEMELD PRO Monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions unlock face effects and remove SceneMeld output branding. The free version retains SceneMeld branding; users can still create scenes, add supported overlays, record and stream. Purchase, restore and manage your subscription in Settings > Pro. An active entitlement can be used on supported Apple devices with the same purchase account. MEDIA STAYS UNDER YOUR CONTROL Media is processed locally and streamed directly to your chosen destination. The optional platform-authorization service handles authorization and platform API requests, not the live audio/video stream. Use media you own or have permission to broadcast. Privacy policy: https://live.sjsai.cn/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScreenStream3 screens
SceneMeld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SceneMeld at none against ScreenStream's 3. SceneMeld also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ScreenStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SceneMeld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenStream ships an update every 2 months, SceneMeld fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ScreenStream versus SceneMeld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenStreamSceneMeld
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad CoughlinδΈ–δ½³ 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScreenStream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime License$44.99
None

SceneMeld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenStream free?
ScreenStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SceneMeld free?
SceneMeld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScreenStream or SceneMeld have ads?
Neither ScreenStream nor SceneMeld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenStream or SceneMeld?
ScreenStream ships an update every 2 months, and SceneMeld fortnightly. Most recently, ScreenStream was updated on October 7, 2026 and SceneMeld on October 21, 2026.

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