IP Camera Pro vs Larix Screencaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP Camera Pro
Transform your iOS device into a wireless IP camera for security monitoring. Stream live video and audio, record based on motion detection, and upload recordings to cloud storage. Supports advanced streaming protocols and multi-camera capture.
- Wireless IP camera functionality
- Bi-directional audio support
- Motion detection with auto-recording
- Cloud storage upload (OneDrive, FTP)
- Live streaming to RTMP/SRT servers
- Multi-camera capture (front, back, USB)
- ONVIF and MJPEG viewer
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"IP Camera" can turn your iOS device into a wireless IP Camera via built-in RTSP/RTSPS and HTTP/HTTPS Server for security monitoring WITH Bi-directional audio support, you can use your browser to view, of course, include "IP Camera", it can work with the 'IP Camera for Mac' via AirDrop. It supports auto video recording which based on Motion Detection and the video record can be uploaded to OneDrive or FTP server automatically and notify you via Email! "IP Camera" can push the video and audio to RTMP/SRT live media server (e.g. Push to YouTube, Facebook), and use for network broadcast. It also supports the rtmps security protocol and SRT protocol and it can also push the media to multiple media server at the same time. It also supports HEVC/AV1 over RTMP and can be used for YouTube Live currently. You can turn it on from IP Camera Server. It supports iOS 13 's Multi Cam feature which allows you to capture from front camera, back camera and external USB camera(For iPad Only) simultaneously and process into PIP video then transfer. It supports output video up to 4K UHD resolution and up to 60FPS (The maximum resolution and frame rate are based on your iOS devices). It supports UPnP port forwarding. If you can access your gateway via WAN, and the UPnP on your gateway is opened, you can also use WAN Url from WAN to visit IP Camera Server. It also supports user name and password authentication, default username and password are admin, you can modify from the Settings. "IP Camera" provides full IPv6 support! "IP Camera" is also a ONVIF and MJPEG viewer WITH video recording support! It also supports RTSP and SRT, RTMP protocols to playback! Finally, you can add another device's IP Camera Server quickly with build-in QR Code! Using HEVC for video recording/streaming requires iOS 11 or above, and the device must supports HEVC codec. IP Camera Bridge - A MJPEG video streaming and virtual microphone driver for Windows which can make your Windows applications using IP Camera as WebCam with audio input. https://github.com/shenyaocn/IP-Camera-Bridge
Larix Screencaster
This app enables live streaming of your device's screen content to various platforms and media servers. It supports multiple protocols like RTMP, SRT, and WebRTC, with advanced features for adaptive bitrate and multiple simultaneous connections.
- RTMP/RTMPS streaming
- SRT streaming (Caller, Listener, Rendezvous)
- WebRTC via WHIP signaling
- HEVC over RTMP
- Zixi protocol support
- Multiple simultaneous connections
- Adaptive bitrate streaming
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Stream your iPhone or iPad screen live - to any platform, server, or production switcher. No capture card, no desktop, no external hardware required. Stream mobile gameplay to Twitch or Kick, share your screen during live sessions, or feed a remote production via SRT or Zixi - Larix Screencaster turns your screen into a live broadcast source. PROTOCOLS SRT (Caller, Listener, Rendezvous modes), RTMP/RTMPS, WebRTC/WHIP, Zixi, RTSP/RTSPS, and RIST. Stream to any media server or platform that accepts these inputs. VIDEO ENCODING H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC encoding. HEVC over RTMP via Enhanced RTMP spec. Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR) with logarithmic descent and ladder ascent modes. Variable FPS option for bandwidth-constrained networks. MULTISTREAM Stream to up to 3 destinations simultaneously - Twitch, YouTube, Nimble Streamer, Wowza, or any custom server. Multiple connection profiles supported. PLATFORMS AND SERVERS Works with Twitch, Kick, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, and any RTMP-capable platform. Server support includes Nimble Streamer, Wowza, Red5, Flussonic, Dacast, Akamai, and Limelight CDN. LARIX PREMIUM - $9.99/month Removes the 5-minute time limit. Full unlimited streaming to any destination. Also activatable via Larix Tuner license. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/larix/premium/ RESOURCES Documentation: https://softvelum.com/larix/docs/ Setup video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-A4yspoaBQ Larix Screencaster uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Larix Screencaster at Free against IP Camera Pro's $2.99. IP Camera Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (51% vs 25%). On rating, ratings volume, 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
Larix Screencaster is free to download; IP Camera Pro costs $2.99 up front. Larix Screencaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. IP Camera Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Camera Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of IP Camera Pro's written reviews are positive against 25% of Larix Screencaster's.
IP Camera Pro ships an update fortnightly, Larix Screencaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Camera Pro | Larix Screencaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (24 ratings) — better | 2.8 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 垚 沈 | Furtree Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
IP Camera Pro
Larix Screencaster
In-app purchases
IP Camera Pro
No in-app purchases
Larix Screencaster
- Screencaster Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Screencaster Premium Yearly$119.001 Year
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