vdrHD vs RealtimeChat for Twitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vdrHD
Control your vdr device remotely with this app. It offers a virtual remote with two keyboards, program overviews, detailed EPG information, and the ability to manage timers.
- Virtual remote control with two keyboards
- Transmitter overview with live or database program data
- EPG overview and detailed program view
- Customizable favorites list
- Timer management (create, edit, delete)
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vdrHD more than one remote control for a vdr? What is the vdrHD app? vdrHD uses the RESTful API plugin a vdr to contact a vdr. Current functions from vdrHD are: * A remote control with 2 keyboards * Transmitter Overview: with a quick overview of the current program - Live or database supported. * Epg overview of an individual transmitter / channel * Epg detailed view of individual programs * Own favorites list - The transmitter switch and Epg Data View * An overview of all timer - Create / Edit / Delete vdrHD and vdr RESTful API Prerequisite for the function of the app (vdrhd) is that the vdr-plugin-restfulapi plugin on your vdr Installs. Some distributions, such as yavdr (from 0.5), which is inherently the case. For more information about RESTful API on the vdrhd.de site.
RealtimeChat for Twitch
This utility app brings your live stream chat directly to your phone. It allows you to read messages in real-time and manage features like text-to-speech and badges. Stay connected with your audience from anywhere.
- Real-time chat viewing
- Text-to-speech control
- Badge management
- Connects to live streams
- Mobile accessibility
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RealtimeChat connects your live stream chat to your phone, allowing you to read your chat live, as well as control TTS, badges, and other features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RealtimeChat for Twitch at Free against vdrHD's $0.99. RealtimeChat for Twitch also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). vdrHD's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On 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
RealtimeChat for Twitch is free to download; vdrHD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
vdrHD ships an update every 10 months, RealtimeChat for Twitch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vdrHD | RealtimeChat for Twitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.1 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Stefan Glaser | Muxable, Inc. |
Customer experience
vdrHD
RealtimeChat for Twitch
In-app purchases
vdrHD
No in-app purchases
RealtimeChat for Twitch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is vdrHD free?
Is RealtimeChat for Twitch free?
Do vdrHD or RealtimeChat for Twitch have ads?
Which is updated more often, vdrHD or RealtimeChat for Twitch?
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