Switcher vs ScreenStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ScreenStream
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Stream your iPhone screen live to Kick in a single tap. ScreenStream broadcasts whatever is on your screen — games, apps, walkthroughs — straight to your Kick channel over RTMP. No capture card, no computer, no complicated setup. Pick your destination, tap once, and you're live. KEY FEATURES • One-tap streaming to Kick — paste your stream key once and go live anytime • Custom RTMP server support — point ScreenStream at your own server or any RTMP destination • Local recording mode — record your screen to your device in H.264 with no network needed • Microphone narration — add your voice over your gameplay or demo • Device audio capture — include the sound from your apps and games in the broadcast • Adjustable quality — tune frame rate and bitrate to match your connection • Clean, simple interface — everything on one screen, nothing you don't need HOW IT WORKS ScreenStream uses Apple's built-in screen broadcasting (ReplayKit), so it captures your entire screen system-wide — not just one app. Start a broadcast from the app or straight from Control Center, and your screen goes live to your chosen destination. Whether you're streaming mobile games to your Kick audience, recording a tutorial, or broadcasting to your own RTMP server, ScreenStream keeps it fast and simple. No account required. No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Switcher at every 2 weeks against ScreenStream's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Switcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $64.99 per month and ScreenStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Switcher ships an update every 2 weeks, ScreenStream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switcher | ScreenStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Switcher Inc. | Brad Coughlin |
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
ScreenStream
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Switcher
- Switcher Studio Monthly14 Days trial$64.991 Month
- Switcher Suite Monthly14 Days trial$99.001 Month
- Studio 7-Day Pass$24.99
- Studio 30-Day Pass$64.99
ScreenStream
- Monthly$6.991 Month
- Annual$17.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime License$44.99








