Comparison

Switcher vs RTMP Streamer 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Switcher

This app allows users to create professional multi-camera live streams and video content from their Apple devices. It supports simultaneous streaming to multiple social platforms and offers features like real-time editing, guest invitations, and donation collection.

Highlights
  • Multi-stream live to multiple platforms simultaneously
  • Create multi-camera videos and streams
  • Real-time editing and auto-switching
  • Invite remote guests
  • Embed videos and streams on websites
  • Collect donations and sell subscriptions
  • ChromaKey/green screen tool
Features
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Switcher gives you everything you need to level up your live streaming. Sync your cameras & devices to create a pro-grade multicamera studio in minutes, go live on up to 20 online platforms at once, captivate viewers with multimedia tools, and host, embed, and monetize your content—all from one platform. ▶ “We saw our online giving increase, which allowed us to maintain our church expenses.” — Natalie June | New Greater Love Church ▶ “One or two people can manage a Switcher shoot versus a full 5- to 10-person team.” — Sarah Kelsey | Smart Living ▶ “We can create quality content with Switcher that's on par with content people are making with these several-thousand-dollar setups.” — Alexander Sosa | Life Church ▶ MULTI-STREAM LIVE TO EVERY PLATFORM AT ONCE – Go live on FB, YT, Insta, & more—at once – Live stream on your website & in private online groups – Display live comments, slides, polls, scoreboards, & more – Invite up to five remote guests or collaborators to join your streams ▶ CREATE MULTI-CAMERA VIDEOS & STREAMS EFFORTLESSLY – Use your Mac, iPad, or iPhone as your main camera-switching device – Connect up to 9 other camera sources, including iPhones, iPads, Androids, webcams, HDMI cameras (via an Accsoon Seemo adapter), and compatible NDI cameras – Switch between angles & edit your streams in real-time – Use the Auto-Switching tool to automatically rotate between angles – Use Instant Replay to re-air the last 10, 20, or 30 seconds of your stream – Display logos, graphics, text, photos, pre-recorded video, & more in real-time – Use your graphics or customize pre-made templates – Share multiple camera angles at once with split-screen, picture-in-picture, & grid layouts – Share your screen & webcam at the same time – Create multi-camera video clips in seconds & share them directly to social platforms – Use the ChromaKey/green screen tool to replace backgrounds with custom images or videos ▶ EMBED VIDEOS & STREAMS ANYWHERE – Transform your website with video players, playlists, & Netflix-style video catalogs – Host ad-free, branded video content—no competitor recommendations – Brand your videos & player with your logo, colors, & graphics – No website? Create a customized Netflix-style video watch page – Track your growth with built-in video analytics ▶ COLLECT DONATIONS & EARN WHAT YOU DESERVE – Collect donations directly in your streams via Tithe.ly, PayPal, or Givelify – Sell tickets to special events or access to exclusive content – Offer content subscriptions for ongoing support – Add call-to-action links for giving, sign-ups, or volunteer opportunities – Sell merch or digital resources with Shopify integration – Earn what you deserve when you get paid directly by your supporters ▶ GET HANDS ON SUPPORT FROM FRIENDLY EXPERTS – Reach a real person on our US-based support team, effortlessly – Get one-on-one setup support to hit the ground running – Use our help center to find answers to your questions fast ▶ “We quickly realized the ease of using—& teaching others to use—Switcher for our church services & other events.” — Cherilyn Uthe | Faith Productions ▶ “I saw a 10% increase in subscribers almost immediately after I started using Switcher.” — Jon McLeod | Video Producer ▶ “I can count on Switcher—I contact the support team & I’m answered in a day." — Stephanie Reilly | Surprise Lily Boutique In-app purchases: ▶ STUDIO SUBSCRIPTION Includes the Mac & iOS apps for multi-camera production, multi-streaming, & social media clip creation & publishing. ▶ SUITE SUBSCRIPTION Includes the Mac & iOS apps, PLUS browser-based features to host, embed, manage, & monetize your videos & streams. Learn more @ switcherstudio.com Have questions? Drop us a line! support@switcherstudio.com Privacy Policy: switcherstudio.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: switcherstudio.com/terms-of-use Compatible Devices: switcherstudio.com/compatible-devices

About

RTMP Streamer 2.0

Easily stream live video from your mobile device to any RTMP server. Simply input your server URL and desired resolution to begin broadcasting with a single click.

Highlights
  • Stream live video from phone
  • Supports any RTMP server
  • Enter RTMP URL
  • Select resolution
  • One-click streaming
Features
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The most simple rtmp streaming application, for streaming video live from your phone to any rtmp url. Simply enter the url and select your resolution. From there you're only one click away from live streaming to the rtmp server of your choosing.

Screenshots

Switcher4 screens
RTMP Streamer 2.02 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Switcher at Free against RTMP Streamer 2.0's $0.99. Switcher also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 3). RTMP Streamer 2.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On 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

Switcher is free to download; RTMP Streamer 2.0 costs $0.99 up front. Switcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $64.99 per month. RTMP Streamer 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Switcher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Switcher has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Switcher's written reviews are positive against 36% of RTMP Streamer 2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Switcher ships an update fortnightly, RTMP Streamer 2.0 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Switcher versus RTMP Streamer 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitcherRTMP Streamer 2.0
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwitcher Inc.Stephen Lobdell

Customer experience

Switcher

All ratings2,364 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral12.2%
Negative39.0%

RTMP Streamer 2.0

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Switcher

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cameras not connecting after updates
  • Streaming gets stuck or freezes
  • Losing saved settings and configurations
  • Facebook integration issues
  • Trouble signing up or logging in

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add replay/slow-motion feature
  • Support for NDI and external cameras
  • Improve audio mixer capabilities
  • Offer a one-time purchase option
  • Provide better user guides and documentation

RTMP Streamer 2.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Switcher

Subscriptions2
  • Switcher Studio Monthly14 Days trial$64.991 Month
  • Switcher Suite Monthly14 Days trial$99.001 Month
One-time2
  • Studio 7-Day Pass$24.99
  • Studio 30-Day Pass$64.99
None

RTMP Streamer 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Switcher free?
Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RTMP Streamer 2.0 free?
RTMP Streamer 2.0 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Switcher or RTMP Streamer 2.0?
Switcher is rated higher. Switcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while RTMP Streamer 2.0 averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Switcher or RTMP Streamer 2.0 have ads?
Neither Switcher nor RTMP Streamer 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Switcher or RTMP Streamer 2.0?
Switcher ships an update fortnightly, and RTMP Streamer 2.0 every 5 days. Most recently, Switcher was updated on October 17, 2026 and RTMP Streamer 2.0 on October 1, 2026.

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