LU vs iNet.Live
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.
iNet.Live
Stream live video directly from your mobile device to a newsgathering center or compatible decoder. This app is ideal for capturing field reports, interviews, and events when professional gear is unavailable.
- Live video streaming
- Direct to newsgathering center
- Field reporting capture
- Event coverage
- Interview recording
- Backup streaming solution
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Go live from anywhere with just your phone. iNet.Live streams broadcast-quality video from your phone straight to your newsgathering center, or to any location with an iNet.Live decoder. Use it for field reports, cut-ins, interviews, breaking news, weather, sports and events. It's also the perfect backup when news breaks and your gear isn't with you. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Up to 1080p HD video with stereo audio • Secure, low-latency streaming that holds up on cellular networks • Adjusts the bitrate automatically on a weak connection • Saves a full-quality copy of every stream to your phone • Watch return video from the station This app requires an iNet.Live account and a receiving decoder. Contact your VideoShip representative to get set up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iNet.Live at 5.0 against LU's 4.0. LU's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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.
iNet.Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LU has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LU | iNet.Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — 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 | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveU | Videoship Enterprises |
Customer experience
LU
iNet.Live
In-app purchases
LU
No in-app purchases
iNet.Live
No in-app purchases
