LU vs Newspath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LU
This app enables video professionals to transmit high-quality video from mobile devices by combining Wi-Fi and cellular networks. It requires a LiveU receiving server for full functionality. Be aware that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.
- Bonded transmission technology
- Combines Wi-Fi and cellular networks
- Optimal video quality
- Mobile transmission for professionals
- Requires LiveU receiving server
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The LU-Smart HD Mobile App Solution for video professionals brings LiveU's bonded transmission technology to iPhone or iPad, combining Wi-Fi and cellular networks to reach optimal video quality. NOTE: For the Live and FTP functionality, requires a LiveU receiving Server. Battery use disclaimer: This application uses GPS for location services. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Newspath
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Built for the iPhone the Newspath app offers a simple and intuitive way for a CBS news professional to quickly deliver a breaking news story - as it happens - to the Newspath service. The Newspath app is easy to setup. Get the app, fill in your contact information and your Newspath affiliation code. This information is sent when you use the app to shoot and upload a video or picture. Videoship will confirm your affiliation. If there are any problems Videoship will contact you through the information you provided. The app is easy to use and designed for fast and reliable video delivery. There is very little to set. Aim the phone and press the record button. As you record, your video is streamed (as a file, meaning quality is always superb!) directly to your Newspath host. Seconds after you stop recording, your video is ready for use. No problem if cellular and Wi-Fi services are not available. Continue to shoot your clips, and when you are done move to a site with a signal. No need to have the app running, it will upload your clips in the background while the phone is in your pocket. You will never lose a file because the app adds it to your camera roll - making it available to any other video app. And, of course, the Newspath app can also deliver stored video and pictures directly from the camera roll.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LU at every 2 months against Newspath's every 8 months. Newspath's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LU ships an update every 2 months, Newspath every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LU | Newspath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveU | Videoship Enterprises Ltd |
In-app purchases
LU
No in-app purchases
Newspath
No in-app purchases









