# Livedesk Studio vs Streamlabs Controller

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Livedesk Studio | Streamlabs Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livedesk-studio/id1217841826/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-controller/id1476615877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 28.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| 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 Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-controller/id1476615877)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ultra | $34.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ultra | $229.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for single-monitor setups
- 🚀 Seamless scene switching
- 👍 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Scenes not showing up
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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