Comparison

Livedesk Studio vs Streamlabs Controller

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

Head to head
About

Livedesk Studio

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
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• Available on all your devices: macOS, iPadOS, and iOS • Livedesk Studio turns your iPhone and iPad into a full live broadcasting studio. Go live on any streaming platform like YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Kick, or any custom RTMP/RTMPS server, and broadcast to several platforms at the same time. Whether it's an event, a concert, your gameplay, a Q&A, a product announcement, or a web tutorial, Livedesk gets you on air in seconds, right from your pocket. WHAT CAN YOU BROADCAST • Your camera (front or back) and microphone • Your device screen: everything on it, even other apps, using screen broadcasting MULTISTREAM EVERYWHERE AT ONCE • Go live to any number of destinations at the same time • Each destination has its own platform, server, stream key, and quality • See per-destination status while you're live, so you always know who's receiving your stream KEY FEATURES • Multistream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Kick, and any custom RTMP/RTMPS platform, several destinations at once • Broadcast your camera and mic, or your whole screen (even other apps) • Dual-camera Picture-in-Picture: show your front and back cameras together (on supported devices) • Live effects: cinematic filter looks baked right into your broadcast • Reactions: send emoji bursts that appear in your stream • Live drawing: draw and add shapes, text, and photos over your broadcast, then move, resize, and rotate them freely • Record your broadcast locally, in full quality, straight to your Photos library • Camera controls: pinch to zoom, flip camera, torch, and mute • Built for reliability: automatic reconnect if the connection drops, adaptive bitrate that adjusts to your network, plus battery and temperature indicators • Fine-tune quality per destination: resolution, frame rate, and video/audio bitrate • Designed for iPhone and iPad. Just open it, add a destination, and you're live! SUPPORT We read your support emails every day, day by day. Write with confidence any question, feedback, or complaint, and you will receive an answer in a very short period of time. We offer two auto-renewing subscriptions and a one-time payment option: • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription, starts with a free trial • Lifetime access: one-time payment only Prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal for the amount of your current subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Privacy Policy https://alexdenk.eu/subscriptions-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://alexdenk.eu/subscriptions-terms-of-use.html

About

Streamlabs Controller

Transform your mobile device into a powerful remote for your desktop live stream. Effortlessly switch scenes, control broadcast settings, manage audio, and view chat in real-time. Eliminate the need for expensive hardware and gain greater control over your content.

Highlights
  • Remote stream control
  • Scene switching
  • Broadcast control
  • Recording start/stop
  • Source visibility toggle
  • Audio mixer control
  • Chat and event viewer
Features
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Control your stream in Streamlab Desktop using your mobile device. Streamlabs Controller is the best hotkey system for when you stream from a computer! No more need for expensive hardware! Use your mobile phone as a remote controller to run your desktop broadcast and put even more power in your hands. Just link your device to Streamlabs Desktop using the same network that you are streaming from on your desktop or laptop and you can instantly: - Switch between scenes and scene collections - Control your broadcast - Start and stop the recording of your live stream - Toggle each and every source visibility - Mute and unmute audio sources - Precisely adjust the sound volume for your audio mixer sources - See your chats and recent events - Share your stream on social media

Screenshots

Livedesk Studio3 screens
Streamlabs Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Streamlabs Controller at 2.2K against Livedesk Studio's 9. Livedesk Studio's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Livedesk Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Streamlabs Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Livedesk Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamlabs Controller has 2.2K 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 28% of Streamlabs Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Livedesk Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Streamlabs Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Livedesk Studio versus Streamlabs Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLivedesk StudioStreamlabs Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better4.6 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews — better28.4% of reviews
Number of ratings92.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenk AlexandruStreamlabs

Customer experience

Livedesk Studio

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative55.3%

Streamlabs Controller

All ratings2,221 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative61.9%

Bugs and requests

Livedesk Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Streamlabs Controller

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • QR code scanner not working
  • App crashing on launch
  • Inability to connect to PC
  • Scenes not syncing properly
  • Audio controls not functioning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit text on sources
  • Option to use without Streamlabs OBS
  • Support for more platforms (e.g. Xbox)
  • Customizable button layout
  • Improved chat integration

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Livedesk Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$12.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$24.99
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
2 purchases

Streamlabs Controller

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
  • Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year

Questions

Is Livedesk Studio free?
Livedesk Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Streamlabs Controller free?
Streamlabs Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Livedesk Studio or Streamlabs Controller?
Livedesk Studio is rated higher. Livedesk Studio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Streamlabs Controller averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Livedesk Studio or Streamlabs Controller have ads?
Neither Livedesk Studio nor Streamlabs Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Livedesk Studio or Streamlabs Controller?
Livedesk Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Streamlabs Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Livedesk Studio was updated on October 8, 2026 and Streamlabs Controller on October 14, 2026.

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