People love to share what’s going on in their lives whether it is food, adventures or snippets of their day. Thanks to live streaming apps, sharing has never been easier because it allows the possibility of letting friends and family join you as moments in life unfold. When you’re looking for livestream apps for your phone, there are many choices for both Android and iPhone users. Here are some suggestions to make live streaming fun and easier.
Facebook Live
There are millions of users on Facebook and the social media giant has found another way to let friends connect with each other with their live streaming platform. Even if you’re not familiar with Facebook, the live stream option is very easy to use. All it takes is a single click and users can stream their feeds live for their friends to see. Not only is it popular with ordinary people but with news programs who have accounts on the social media giant. It is a seamless and easy way to listen to news and share videos with friends.
Instagram Live
Just like Facebook, Instagram also has a live stream option where users can view videos of people they are following. Like many livestream apps, it is also a one-click operation so it is very easy to use. Users can now live videos on stories. However, once the video has ended, it is no longer visible on Instagram. You can see the number of viewers on top of your screen and their comments will appear on the bottom. Users also have the option of turning off the commenting feature.
Periscope
Periscope is one of the first livestream apps in the market. It is easy to use with support for easy Twitter sharing and YouTube upload. Streaming on Periscope is a one-touch operation allowing users to use portrait or landscape mode. Using this app, you can broadcast your stream to the public or keep it private. Periscope is a favorite for many users because it is easy to use, easy to share and easy to interact with people watching.
Hang w/
Drive people to your website by hosting a stream there through Hang w/. Use your user page to invite people to your live stream event and the app will point followers to the page they can watch it. This feature makes it easy to promote your event in advance. It has unique features like the option to zoom in and out of the broadcast, ad sharing, posting directly to YouTube and stream from cameras like GoPro. This is a good option if you want to use live streaming to drive your business rather than sharing with friends.
Stringwire
Set up your own channel and invite other people to stream live and then manage which livestream to broadcast on Stringwire. This app is unique because it works with professional quadcopters and web connected cameras. You can save your streams locally, which is not something a lot of apps do for sharing or backups.
Livestream
Livestream has been around since before Meerkat and Periscope. The app has come a long way and is easier to use now. They have partnerships with TV networks and sports league making it easier for users to watch these events on their smartphones. You can also re-watch these events even if they’ve ended so you can catch up on the latest. Streams are easy to share in Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and interact with other users. It is not as easy to use as Periscope but is a good alternative if you’re looking for more live events to watch.
