# Live Now vs DonationAlerts Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Live Now at 4.5 against DonationAlerts Studio's 3.5. Live Now also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 62). DonationAlerts Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DonationAlerts Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Now holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Now has 3.9K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Live Now's written reviews are positive against 37% of DonationAlerts Studio's.

Live Now ships an update every 4 days, DonationAlerts Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Now | DonationAlerts Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-now-live-stream/id1097020890/reviews)** | [3.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donationalerts-studio/id1510321392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 274 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NABIAPP SOFTWARE SOLUTION COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/963037288) | [Zaya Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841333462) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-now-live-stream/id1097020890)

Stream mobile games and live sports events directly from your phone with professional tools. Features include customizable layouts, facecam, overlays, and real-time interaction. Sports streaming offers dynamic scoreboards and instant replays without needing a desktop.

**Highlights:** Mobile game streaming, Sports live streaming with scoreboards, Vertical & landscape layouts, Facecam and floating chat, Instant replay for sports, Multistreaming to multiple platforms, 1080p screen recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| 1,500 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 points | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Functionality
- 💡 Helpful features
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Excellent streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Excessive problems
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Screen recording stops randomly
- Audio desynchronization
- Streaming freezes or disconnects
- Unable to go live without subscription
- Microphone issues

**Requested features**

- Add multi-streaming for free
- Add game tags
- Add ability to move scoreboard overlay
- Add screen sharing option
- Add landscape mode support


### DonationAlerts Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donationalerts-studio/id1510321392)

Easily create and manage live video broadcasts from your mobile device for platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and VK. Earn money through donations with real-time alerts and widgets. Enjoy simple setup and advanced features for a seamless streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Mobile live streaming, Donation alerts, Multi-platform support, Customizable widgets, Dual camera support, Background streaming, Scheduled broadcasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Now free?

Live Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DonationAlerts Studio free?

DonationAlerts Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Live Now or DonationAlerts Studio?

Live Now is rated higher. Live Now averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while DonationAlerts Studio averages 3.5 from 62 ratings.

### Do Live Now or DonationAlerts Studio have ads?

Live Now shows ads; DonationAlerts Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Now or DonationAlerts Studio?

Live Now ships an update every 4 days, and DonationAlerts Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Live Now was updated on November 6, 2026 and DonationAlerts Studio on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*