Comparison

XS vs Live Multi Studio

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

Head to head
About

XS

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XS-80H remote can run on the iPad. The app provides wireless mobile control of basic functions for the Roland XS-82H/83H/84H multi-format switchers. You can control: - switching video inputs - switching audio inputs - volume levels - changing presets and more You can customize following setting with simple operation. - change names of switches, tabs, and presets - change icons, - background still images and more. * The customized settings can be protected with admin password. Requirements: The XS-80H series you are connecting to must be running at the latest version (Version 1.0 or later) The iPad uses its Wi-Fi connection to control the XS-80H series via a wireless USB adapter (Roland WNA1100-RL or ONKYO UWF-1) or wireless router (wireless LAN router). Notes: Only a single iPad can be connected at one time. For the settings on the XS-82H/83H/84H, please refer to the XS-82H/XS-83H/XS-84H Reference Manual.

About

Live Multi Studio

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Live Multi Studio(LMS) is a Video, audio, and control signal transmission software which has following features "Japanese TV broadcaster developed" "Low latency" and "Easy connection". With this application, you can easily transmit live video from iPhone camera, receive video from other devices, and receive a tally light. It is useful for live production and confirmation of return video with iPhone. *iPhone 8 and SE can only receive video, audio, and tally light. Features -Japanese TV broadcaster creating its original protocol -Port opening is not necessary despite being over the internet -Protect your data with the latest encryption methods -β€œlow-latency,” and β€œpacket loss retransmission requests” -1:N transmission is possible -LMS can also send control signals For more detailed features, please visit the official website. https://livemulti.jp/studio/

Screenshots

Live Multi Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Live Multi Studio at every 5 months against XS's every 52 months. Live Multi Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). XS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XS ships an update every 52 months, Live Multi Studio every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
XS versus Live Multi Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXSLive Multi Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 52 monthsEvery 5 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationWOWOW ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

In-app purchases

None

XS

No in-app purchases

None

Live Multi Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XS free?
XS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Multi Studio free?
Live Multi Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XS or Live Multi Studio have ads?
Neither XS nor Live Multi Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XS or Live Multi Studio?
XS ships an update every 52 months, and Live Multi Studio every 5 months. Most recently, XS was updated on September 28, 2026 and Live Multi Studio on October 9, 2026.

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