Comparison

iLive vs KICK

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

Head to head
About

iLive

Easily broadcast HD video from your device or a GoPro to your preferred live streaming platform. Offers simple setup, bandwidth optimization, and real-time broadcasting statistics. Pro features unlock advanced settings for enhanced control over your streams.

Highlights
  • HD video streaming
  • GoPro integration
  • Custom RTMP server support
  • Bandwidth optimization
  • Broadcast statistics
  • Adjustable resolution and data usage
Features
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Simply and easily broadcast HD video to your favorite Live Streaming service from anywhere. Go Pro Enabled! -Stream from a Go Pro Simple and easy to use add a ingest server of your choosing add your stream key and one button to go live. The app will try to maintain the best quality possible for your viewers during the changing of bandwidth while you stream. Simple Settings give you all the control you need over your broadcast letting you choose how much data and resolution to use as well as other various settings options. See Broadcasting statistics while live! Add a RTMP url to the app and it will stream to the end point that you choose. - Youtube - Mixer (Beam) - Twitch - Facebook Live - Periscope -Instagram -IGTV Information about iLive Pro Subscription • iLive - Live Video Streaming Pro Subscription • 1 Month Auto Recurring Subscription and gain access to all pro setting features • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Check out our Privacy Policy @ http://twitchplayshearths.wixsite.com/website Check out our Terms of Service @ http://twitchplayshearths.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-terms-of-service

About

KICK

This live streaming platform connects creators with their communities in real-time. Viewers can engage with content, participate in internet culture, and enjoy an ad-free experience. Creators benefit from favorable revenue splits and the freedom to multistream.

Highlights
  • Live streaming platform
  • Creator communities
  • Real-time chat
  • Ad-free viewing
  • Multistreaming capability
  • Creator incentive program
Features
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KICK’s a live streaming platform where creators kick it with their communities. (Yeah, we said the thing…) Our creators march to the beat of their own drum, as do we, disrupting our opps with a 95-5 subscription split, our creator incentive program, and the freedom to multistream. That’s why the likes of xQc, Asmongold, and MaxHolloway all pick KICK. For viewers, it’s the fear of missing out that compels them to tune in, the chance to be part of internet culture, all in real-time and ad-free. but lets be real, no one reads these, so if youve made it this far, at least give the app 5 stars. it will good for my performance review. thanks :) P.S. Peep the boring stuff at https://kick.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://kick.com/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iLive1 screens
KICK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KICK at 4.7 against iLive's 4.2. KICK also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (140K vs 2.5K). iLive's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. iLive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and KICK sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KICK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KICK has 140K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of iLive's written reviews are positive against 47% of KICK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLive ships an update every 6 weeks, KICK every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iLive versus KICK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLiveKICK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.5K ratings)4.7 (140K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews47.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K140K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB139 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCharlie PryorKick Streaming

Customer experience

iLive

All ratings2,453 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative59.0%

KICK

All ratings140,351 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,836 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative44.2%

User reviews

iLive

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent video quality
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Reliable streaming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔧 Complicated setup
  • 🔧 Lack of features

KICK

From 140K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive app
  • 🔒 No censorship
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Better revenue split for creators
  • 👍 Potential to rival Twitch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Inconsistent moderation
  • 👎 Forced portrait mode on iPad
  • 👎 Inability to follow/subscribe in-app

Bugs and requests

iLive

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera orientation issues
  • Settings menu not functioning properly
  • Streaming URL not saving
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 12 Pro Max

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with YouTube Shorts
  • More customization options
  • Better support for GoPro cameras
  • Improved chat/comment display

KICK

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login and sign-up issues
  • Unresponsive follow/subscribe buttons
  • Cropped video player in landscape mode
  • Disappearing chat messages
  • Inconsistent stream quality and performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Ability to view past chat logs
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Landscape mode support on iPad

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iLive

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Streaming Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Streaming Features$4.99
22 purchases

KICK

Subscriptions15
  • Sub T1 adinross$6.491 Month
  • Sub T1 westcol$6.491 Month
  • Sub T1 brucedropemoff$6.491 Month
Show 12 more
  • Tier1 access for loochy$6.491 Month
  • Tier1 access for kingwoolz$6.491 Month
  • Tier1 access for ryda$6.491 Month
  • Tier1 access for stackswopo$6.491 Month
  • Sub T1 schlump$6.491 Month
  • Sub T1 n3on$6.491 Month
  • Tier1 access for yourrage$6.491 Month
  • Sub T1 Nickmercs$6.491 Month
  • Sub T1 trainwreckstv$6.491 Month
  • Sub T1 odablock$6.491 Month
  • Tier1 access for drchubzdpt$6.491 Month
  • Tier1 access for lospollostv$6.491 Month
One-time7
  • 250 KICKs$3.99
  • Gifted subscription Tier 1$6.49
  • 500 KICKs$7.99
Show 4 more
  • 1000 KICKs$15.49
  • Gifted subscription x5 Tier 1$32.49
  • Gifted subscription x10 Tier 1$64.90
  • Gifted subscription x25 Tier 1$162.99

Questions

Is iLive free?
iLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KICK free?
KICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iLive or KICK?
KICK is rated higher. iLive averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while KICK averages 4.7 from 140K ratings.
Do iLive or KICK have ads?
Neither iLive nor KICK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLive or KICK?
iLive ships an update every 6 weeks, and KICK every 6 days. Most recently, iLive was updated on September 23, 2026 and KICK on September 24, 2026.

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