Comparison

Streambox App vs Larix Broadcaster

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

Head to head
About

Streambox App

Stream professional-quality video from your mobile device using cellular networks and Wi-Fi. Share live and archived content easily, with options for custom presets and offline recording.

Highlights
  • Professional quality video streaming
  • Bonded 3G/4G LTE and Wi-Fi support
  • Sub-second latency
  • Social media sharing
  • Create custom video channels
  • Offline video recording
Features
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The Streambox App equips individuals and video-centric organizations to stream and share professional quality video using only iPhone 5, 4S or iPad 2/3/4/Mini directly to a Streambox Media Player, Streambox Decoder, Enterprise Server or the Streambox Live Service. This mobile encoder allows users to take advantage of bonded 3G/4G LTE cellular networks and Wi-Fi to send up to 2 Mbps professional quality video with sub 2-second latency. Streambox exclusive reliable protocol LDMP maximizes reliable video transmission, allowing users to capture video at 720x400 resolution, up to 30 frames per second, with Advanced Audio Coding (AAC). The Streambox App is equipped with advanced features for social media sharing via the Streambox Live Service. Users can easily share live and archived video with others via email, Facebook, or Twitter as a fast way to communicate and collaborate. The New Streambox Live Service allows users to create their own "Channel" to publish and share live video streams. Archived video can also be shared for others to view and select for playout on desktop or mobile devices. Live video will be published automatically on the user's "Channel" and can be shared using the channel's URL. For users with "Broadcast" and "Enterprise" level Streambox Live accounts, using the Streambox App in Advanced Mode allows users to select from presets or to create custom presets. Automated one-click streaming offers multiple presets to choose from, allowing non-technical users to easily operate the mobile encoder. In the event of a network loss, users will be able to record a high quality video file up to 2.0 Mbps for transmission at a later time.

About

Larix Broadcaster

This professional streaming camera app enables high-performance live broadcasting from mobile devices. It supports a wide range of protocols including SRT, RTMP, and NDI, offering advanced features for video and audio contribution. Configure multiple streams, add overlays, and record your broadcasts with ease.

Highlights
  • Multiple streaming protocols (SRT, RTMP, NDI, WebRTC, RTSP, RIST)
  • High-performance H.264/HEVC video encoding
  • Configurable connection profiles and multi-destination streaming
  • Overlay features (image, text, HTML, GPS-based)
  • Multi-camera capture and picture-in-picture modes
  • Recording and screenshot capabilities
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR)
Features
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Stream live from your iPhone or iPad - broadcast-quality video to any server, platform, or production switcher. No encoder box, no desktop setup required. Whether you're streaming IRL to Twitch or Kick, covering breaking news in the field, or feeding a remote production over NDI - Larix Broadcaster gives you the tools professional broadcasters rely on. PROTOCOLS & CODECS Supports SRT, RTMP/RTMPS, WebRTC WHIP, NDI HX2, RTSP, RIST, and Zixi. Video encoding in H.264 and H.265/HEVC. Audio in AAC or Opus depending on protocol. Multiple simultaneous outputs available (Premium). CAMERA & VIDEO Multi-camera capture with picture-in-picture and side-by-side modes. Front and back cameras with live switching, portrait and landscape rotation. UltraHD resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR). USB camera input on iPadOS 17 and later. Center Stage supported on iPad. OVERLAYS & RECORDING Image, text, HTML, and GPS-based overlays. Assign different overlay sets to live, paused, and stand-by states. Record streams as MP4 to iCloud. SEI/NTP metadata insertion for multi-camera sync. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Talkback audio return via SRT, RTMP, Icecast, and SLDP. NDI tally light for on-air feedback. Stand-by mode for pre-configured stream launch. Larix Grove for sharing connection settings via QR code or deep link. LARIX PREMIUM - $9.99/month Removes the default watermark. Unlocks multiple simultaneous outputs, Talkback, HEVC encoding, advanced overlays, ABR streaming, and more. Manage licenses and control devices remotely via Larix Tuner. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/larix/premium/ RESOURCES Docs: https://softvelum.com/larix/docs/ Video tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhj0_QbtfTw Larix Broadcaster uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Streambox App1 screens
Larix Broadcaster3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Streambox App at 4.5 against Larix Broadcaster's 3.6. Streambox App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Larix Broadcaster's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (131 vs 4). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Larix Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Streambox App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Streambox App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larix Broadcaster has 131 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streambox App ships an update every 3 months, Larix Broadcaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Streambox App versus Larix Broadcaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreambox AppLarix Broadcaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better3.6 (131 ratings)
Positive reviews—56.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreambox Inc.Furtree Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Streambox App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Larix Broadcaster

All ratings131 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative33.6%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative35.8%

Bugs and requests

Streambox App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Larix Broadcaster

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes frequently after recent updates
  • Overlay rotation bug - upside down in preview mode
  • Audio drops when switching between cameras
  • Auto-focus triggering every other second during streams
  • Audio encoder crashes when changing lenses mid-stream
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  • Bluetooth microphone crashes entire audio stack
  • RTMP connection drops without error messages
  • Web widget add button non-functional on iPhone 15
  • Stream breaks every few seconds on some devices
  • Audio distortion and popping with increasing frequency during long streams
  • Garbled audio during streaming
  • App crashes on iPhone 7 Plus - camera won't display
  • Connection setup issues for RTSP streaming
  • Incompatibility with iPad OS 13.1 causing crashes
  • Audio interface (PreSonus AudioBox iOne) not recognized reliably
  • YouTube streaming no longer works - outdated guide
  • Camera won't show on certain iPhone models despite permissions

Requested features

18 requests
  • Custom resolution and canvas size adjustment
  • External SDI/HDMI source support via USB capture cards
  • Working video stabilization mode
  • In-app feedback mechanism
  • Zoom in/out functionality
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  • Microphone gain/level adjustment for built-in mic
  • Pause screen customization with user-selected images/audio
  • Watermark/overlay icon support
  • Current zoom level indicator
  • Browser overlay for live chat and alerts
  • Screen recording and streaming capability
  • SRTLA protocol support
  • Manual and feature documentation
  • Lower pricing tiers for limited use cases
  • Lifetime license option
  • Disable iPhone image stabilization toggle
  • 60 FPS support
  • Keep stream active when switching apps with audio continuation

In-app purchases

None

Streambox App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Larix Broadcaster

Subscriptions3
  • Larix Premium$9.991 Month
  • NDI Streaming$19.991 Month
  • Larix Premium One Year$119.001 Year

Questions

Is Streambox App free?
Streambox App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Larix Broadcaster free?
Larix Broadcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Streambox App or Larix Broadcaster?
Streambox App is rated higher. Streambox App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Larix Broadcaster averages 3.6 from 131 ratings.
Do Streambox App or Larix Broadcaster have ads?
Neither Streambox App nor Larix Broadcaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streambox App or Larix Broadcaster?
Streambox App ships an update every 3 months, and Larix Broadcaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Streambox App was updated on October 23, 2026 and Larix Broadcaster on October 29, 2026.

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