Comparison

YT Streamer vs StreamLabs

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

Head to head
About

YT Streamer

Easily broadcast live video to YouTube directly from your mobile device. The app simplifies the setup process with Google account integration and automatic configuration, allowing you to stream gameplay, vlogs, or events with adjustable quality settings.

Highlights
  • One-tap Google Sign-In
  • Automatic RTMP configuration
  • Adjustable video quality (480p-1080p)
  • Configurable bitrate and frame rate
  • Front and back camera support
  • Mute/unmute audio
  • Auto-reconnect technology
Features
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YT Streamer lets you broadcast live to YouTube directly from your iPhone with just a few taps. SIMPLE SETUP Sign in with your Google account and YT Streamer automatically connects to your YouTube channel. No need to manually copy RTMP URLs or stream keys - we handle everything for you. KEY FEATURES • One-tap Google Sign-In integration • Create new YouTube broadcasts instantly • Automatic RTMP configuration • Adjustable video quality (480p to 1080p) • Configurable bitrate and frame rate • Front and back camera support • Mute/unmute audio during stream • Real-time connection status • Stream timer display • Secure credential storage in Keychain PROFESSIONAL STREAMING Configure your stream settings to match your needs: - Resolution: 480p, 720p, or 1080p - Video bitrate: 1-8 Mbps - Frame rate: 24, 30, or 60 fps - Audio bitrate: 64-256 kbps - Stereo audio support STAY CONNECTED YT Streamer keeps your screen awake during broadcasts so you never accidentally end your stream. Auto-reconnect technology helps maintain your connection if network issues occur. AUDIBASE INTEGRATION Display your live stream on your Audibase profile to reach more viewers across platforms. Whether you're streaming gameplay, vlogs, tutorials, events, or just chatting with your audience - YT Streamer makes it easy to go live from anywhere. Part of the Audibase family.

About

StreamLabs

This app provides comprehensive home water management, detecting leaks and offering insights into water usage. It connects with smart devices to alert you to potential issues and allows for customized settings or automatic learning for protection.

Highlights
  • Real-time water usage monitoring
  • Customizable leak detection alerts
  • Smart Alerts™ learning leak detection
  • Freeze and temperature alerts
  • Home and Away modes
  • Remote water shut-off (with Control device)
Features
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Meet StreamLabs®, your all-in-one home water solution that protects your home from water damage and leaks from both plumbing and non-plumbing sources. Using a combination of advanced ultrasonic technology and sensors, StreamLabs captures and delivers powerful insights into your water usage – and provides real-time alerts of potential leaks. Manually customize your leak alert settings or let the new learning Smart Alerts™ feature automatically protect your home by detecting any water usage outside of the norm. Choose from three StreamLabs devices: StreamLabs Scout, StreamLabs Monitor or StreamLabs Control. All three of these Wi-Fi-enabled devices provide leak protection for your home, and work together or independently. The StreamLabs Scout and the StreamLabs Smart Home Water Monitor each install in under 5-minutes with no pipe cutting, tools, or professional installer required. The StreamLabs Control features remote, flow-based automatic water shut-off functionality, and can use alerts from the Scout to stop leaks even sooner for high-risk appliances such as water heaters and ice makers. The StreamLabs App is mission control for your StreamLabs devices. It supports the Scout, Monitor and Control all in one place to create tailored household leak protection optimized for your needs. In the StreamLabs App, you’ll have access to: - Live water usage - Customized leak detection settings: slow and major leak alerts (Monitor and Control) - Smart Alerts™ learning leak detection (Monitor and Control) - Freeze alerts (Scout, Monitor and Control) - Home and Away modes (Monitor and Control) - Comparative water usage charts (Monitor and Control) - Remote shut-off (Control only) - Water pressure, water temperature (Control only) - Drip Detect™ alerts (Control only) - Room Temperature alerts (Scout, Monitor, and Control) - Humidity alerts (Scout and Control) See how StreamLabs puts household leak protection at your fingertips. To learn more, visit www.StreamLabswater.com.

Screenshots

YT Streamer4 screens
StreamLabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YT Streamer at 82% against StreamLabs's 20%. YT Streamer also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). StreamLabs's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YT Streamer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StreamLabs has 93 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of YT Streamer's written reviews are positive against 20% of StreamLabs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YT Streamer ships an update fortnightly, StreamLabs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
YT Streamer versus StreamLabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYT StreamerStreamLabs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (14 ratings) — better2.5 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better19.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1493 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOBYTES LTDRWC

Customer experience

YT Streamer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

StreamLabs

All ratings93 ratings
Positive32.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative62.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative77.0%

Bugs and requests

YT Streamer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

StreamLabs

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • App keeps freezing on login
  • Device dies before use
  • Device doesn't connect to WiFi
  • App needs user feedback (timeout, signal strength)
  • App crashes when clicking on device
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  • Controller has power but no lights/connectivity
  • System failed to detect major leak
  • App shuts off water for normal activities (shower, softener regen)
  • No alerts received after update
  • App crashes and shuts off water
  • Buggy and terrible UX
  • App crashing on 3/10/2024
  • App shows device offline incorrectly
  • App update caused connectivity loss
  • App won't allow device naming/saving
  • App asks for setup repeatedly
  • App works only on Android, not iPhone
  • App kicks user out, requires password reset, forgets devices/history
  • App crashes after reinstall
  • App stuck on opening screen
  • App doesn't recognize home WiFi network
  • App deletes account setup
  • App doesn't load properly
  • App recalibrates when opened past home page
  • App disconnects from server
  • App shows offline message
  • App doesn't stay logged in
  • App is dormant, cannot load
  • 504 Gateway Time-Out error
  • Historical data needs better display (minutes, calendar access)
  • Water running status rarely correct
  • App is unstable
  • App prone to crashes
  • Fails to connect
  • Tells user there's a leak when there isn't
  • Failure with firmware status
  • Unit would not connect to iPhone
  • App stuck at calibration step

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Apple Watch compatibility
  • Allow specified alert sound for leaks
  • Integrate with Google Home/Home/Away status
  • Support for password managers
  • Display historical data for previous days
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  • Calendar interface for historical data access
  • Real-time meter for last 60 minutes
  • Ability to input unusual water events beforehand
  • Improve API access for free users
  • Allow multiple devices per account
  • Fix iPhone compatibility issues

In-app purchases

None

YT Streamer

No in-app purchases

None

StreamLabs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YT Streamer free?
YT Streamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamLabs free?
StreamLabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YT Streamer or StreamLabs?
YT Streamer is rated higher. YT Streamer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while StreamLabs averages 2.5 from 93 ratings.
Do YT Streamer or StreamLabs have ads?
Neither YT Streamer nor StreamLabs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YT Streamer or StreamLabs?
YT Streamer ships an update fortnightly, and StreamLabs every 3 weeks. Most recently, YT Streamer was updated on October 6, 2026 and StreamLabs on October 11, 2026.

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