Comparison

PlumStudio vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

PlumStudio

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1. Screen recording The recording shows a fresh install: camera and microphone permission prompts, adding a Twitch streaming profile with the test credentials below, selecting it as the active profile, starting a live broadcast, and ending the stream. This release has no account registration, login, or account deletion, no purchases or subscriptions, and no user-generated content that needs reporting or blocking. 2. Test devices iPhone 11, iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone 16, all on iOS 26.6. 3. App functions and target audience PlumStudio is a live streaming app for streamers and influencers. It broadcasts the iPhone's camera and microphone to one or more destinations: Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, or a custom RTMP server. Audience: independent creators and live streamers who use desktop encoding software today and want to go live from a single mobile device. Problem solved: RTMP streaming usually needs manual setup on a desktop, and often more than one device to reach several platforms. PlumStudio does it all in one app, with better video quality. Beauty filters and a combined chat feed from multiple networks are planned. Value: quick profile setup, one-tap start and stop, and an in-app browser tab for viewing the destination platform while streaming. No desktop or extra hardware needed. 4. Setup and access No account, registration, or login is required. 1. Launch the app and allow camera and microphone access. 2. Tap "Add your streaming profile" and select Twitch. 3. Enter and save: Name: Test Stream URL: rtmp://live.twitch.tv/app/ Stream Key: live_1528631164_cZeIJUMM1lErt7KuXeBnxIWB4xFYUW Platform URL: https://dashboard.twitch.tv/ 4. On the Live tab, select the profile, tap Go Live to start, and tap End to stop. 5. The Browse tab opens the profile's Twitch page in an in-app browser. 5. External services - Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Custom RTMP: no OAuth or sign-in. The user enters the Server URL and Stream Key from their own account settings. - HaishinKit: open-source RTMP library that encodes the stream and sends it to the server. - Firebase Crashlytics: crash logs and diagnostics for stability. - Firebase Analytics: in-app usage analytics for product improvement. Not used for advertising or cross-app tracking. - 100ms (HMSSDK), Agora (AgoraRtcEngine), Daily (daily-client-ios), LiveKit (client-sdk-swift): real-time video SDKs. 6. Regional differences The app works the same in every region. There are no region-specific features, content, or restrictions. 7. Regulated industry PlumStudio is not in a regulated industry and needs no special licensing. It contains no copyrighted third-party material. The only content it sends is the user's own camera and microphone feed. Twitch, YouTube and Meta are used only under their public standard terms, so users can stream to their own accounts.

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Loop

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Loop is a new way to watch and experience live video. GO LIVE FROM YOUR PHONE Start a live stream in seconds using your phone camera. Share what you’re doing, talk with your community, and connect in real time. WATCH EVERY ANGLE See live events from multiple camera angles in one place. Switch between views or watch several perspectives together for a more immersive experience. DISCOVER LIVE CREATORS Find streams across sports, music, gaming, lifestyle, events, and more. Follow creators and keep up with the channels you care about. CHAT IN REAL TIME Join the conversation while a stream is happening. React, comment, and connect with other viewers. BUILT FOR LIVE MOMENTS Whether you’re at an event, on the road, creating from home, or sharing something happening right now, Loop puts you closer to the action. Download Loop and see live from every angle.

Screenshots

PlumStudio4 screens
Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlumStudio at none against Loop's shown. Loop's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PlumStudio versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlumStudioLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size174 MB57 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAsimum LimitedAlootech

In-app purchases

None

PlumStudio

No in-app purchases

None

Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlumStudio free?
PlumStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlumStudio or Loop have ads?
Loop shows ads; PlumStudio does not.

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