# Livedesk Studio vs Streamlabs

The clearest difference is rating: Livedesk Studio at 4.9 against Streamlabs's 3.9. Livedesk Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown). Streamlabs's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 9). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Livedesk Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Streamlabs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Livedesk Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamlabs has 1.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Livedesk Studio's written reviews are positive against 29% of Streamlabs's.

Livedesk Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Streamlabs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Livedesk Studio | Streamlabs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livedesk-studio/id1217841826/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-live-streaming-app/id1294578643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) | [Streamlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296663686) |

## What reviewers say

### Livedesk Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livedesk-studio/id1217841826)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional live broadcasting studio. Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously, including YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, using your device's camera, microphone, or screen. Enhance your broadcasts with live effects, drawing tools, and reactions.

**Highlights:** Multi-platform live streaming, Screen broadcasting, Dual-camera Picture-in-Picture, Live effects and drawing, Local broadcast recording, Reliable connection with adaptive bitrate

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


### Streamlabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-live-streaming-app/id1294578643)

This app enables creators to broadcast live video from their mobile devices to various platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. Stream mobile games or your camera feed, customize your stream with themes and widgets, and engage with viewers through alerts. Monetize your content with tips and ensure stream stability with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Stream to multiple platforms, Live stream mobile games, IRL camera streaming, Stream customization with themes, Add alerts and widgets, Collect viewer tips, Disconnect protection

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ultra | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ultra | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ultra | $18.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ultra | $27.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ultra | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly Ultra+ | $79.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ultra | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ultra | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ultra | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ultra | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable streaming
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable overlays
- 📢 Good for IRL streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes/disconnections
- 🔇 Audio issues (sync, mute, quality)
- 📱 Limited mobile functionality (no screen recording, overlays)
- 🤔 Confusing settings/UI

**Reported bugs**

- Attempted to start invalid broadcast session
- Streaming stops unexpectedly
- Overlays not working as expected
- Microphone/audio issues

**Requested features**

- Add screen recording support
- Improve audio settings and quality
- Allow more customization and overlays for mobile
- Provide better tutorials and documentation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Livedesk Studio free?

Livedesk Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Streamlabs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Livedesk Studio or Streamlabs?

Livedesk Studio is rated higher. Livedesk Studio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Streamlabs averages 3.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Livedesk Studio or Streamlabs have ads?

Streamlabs shows ads; Livedesk Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Livedesk Studio or Streamlabs?

Livedesk Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Streamlabs every 2 weeks. Most recently, Livedesk Studio was updated on October 16, 2026 and Streamlabs on October 22, 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.*