LU vs Quad Decoder
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.
Quad Decoder
Stream video and audio from multiple low-delay IP encoders simultaneously. Connect to up to four encoders by setting their IP addresses and port numbers for real-time viewing.
- Stream video and audio
- Connect to 4 encoders
- Low delay streaming
- Set IP address and port
- Simultaneous connection
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This app is play video and audio stream from Low delay Compact IP Encoder made by Techno Mathematical Co.,Ltd. It is possible to connect to 4 encoders simultaneously. Set Encoder IP address and port number then get connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quad Decoder at 100% against LU's 0%. Quad Decoder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). LU's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Quad Decoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LU has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LU's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quad Decoder's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LU | Quad Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveU | 株式会社テクノマセマティカル |
Customer experience
LU
Quad Decoder
In-app purchases
LU
No in-app purchases
Quad Decoder
No in-app purchases
