LU vs Rivet Remote
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.
Rivet Remote
This application enables users to contribute live streams with return audio and video to production facilities globally. It utilizes the SRT protocol for secure and reliable transport, making it accessible from any location and device.
- Secure SRT streaming
- Return audio & video
- Global contribution
- Multiple device support
- Secure link sharing
- Encryption support
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Rivet is the ultimate tool for remote broadcast streaming. By utilizing Open Source streaming protocol SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), Rivet allows you to contribute live streams with return audio & video to production & broadcast facilities around the world. No matter the device, Rivet allows you to reach the widest possible contribution audience from anywhere in the globe. Key Features: -Easy to use -Reliable transport even under less than ideal conditions -Send secure links to contributors -Multiple device support -Ability to send securely using encryption Follow us: Twitter https://twitter.com/livexproduction LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-x Facebook https://www.facebook.com/livexproduction/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livexproduction/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/c/LivexTv1 Have a question? Contact us at contact@livex.tv
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rivet Remote at 100% against LU's 25%. Rivet Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Rivet Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of LU's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rivet Remote's.
LU ships an update every 2 months, Rivet Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LU | Rivet Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | LiveU | Live X, Inc. |
Customer experience
LU
Rivet Remote
In-app purchases
LU
No in-app purchases
Rivet Remote
No in-app purchases
