Comparison

Smart vs Stream to Studio

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

Head to head
About

Smart

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A new iOS application has been added to the "Smart-telecaster" product lineups to meet the strong feature requests from Police, Fire, Emergency and Private services. Hands-free operation is possible by working with an wearable camera, and local recording (video and still image) and file transfer function is possible for severe wirelss environments. In addition, by using with our server application, you can configure the distribution system that make it possible to see realtime and stored videos at many places and see the location information of the relay points as well. Note: This application works with the receiving applications of "Smart-telecaster" series (Smart-telecaster View or Smart-telecaster GPS+ View).

About

Stream to Studio

Stream live video from your mobile device to any SRT-compatible server. Ideal for remote reporting and studio integration, it offers high-quality streaming with features like two-way communication and professional timecode sync.

Highlights
  • Live stream to SRT-compatible servers
  • Two-way audio & video communication
  • High-quality Full HD & 4K streaming
  • HEVC (H.265) support
  • Flashlight toggle
  • Professional timecode sync
Features
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Live Stream from Anywhere – Professional Mobile Reporting Stream live to any SRT-compatible server (including vMix and other SRT decoders) directly from your iOS device.  Perfect for mobile reporters, remote broadcasts, and seamless integration with your studio production. Key Features: - Easy setup - Two-Way Communication – Full audio & video feedback from the studio to the reporter (requires SRTMiniServer in your studio). - High-Quality Streaming – Supports Full HD & 4K with HEVC (H.265) for efficient bandwidth use. - Flash Button – Instantly toggle the flashlight for better lighting in the field. - Professional Timecode Sync – VITC timecode with NTP synchronization for broadcast accuracy. Perfect for: - Remote reporters & journalists - Live productions with vMix, SRT-enabled decoders, and more - Low-latency, reliable streaming via SRT Note: For two-way communication (audio & video), your studio must run SRTMiniServer.

Screenshots

Smart1 screens
Stream to Studio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart at 10.0 against Stream to Studio's 12.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart ships an update every 2 months, Stream to Studio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smart versus Stream to Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartStream to Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoliton Systems K.K.Mihail Garanin

In-app purchases

None

Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Stream to Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart free?
Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stream to Studio free?
Stream to Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart or Stream to Studio have ads?
Neither Smart nor Stream to Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart or Stream to Studio?
Smart ships an update every 2 months, and Stream to Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart was updated on September 14, 2026 and Stream to Studio on June 5, 2026.

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