Comparison

Streamlabs vs Lynck

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

Head to head
About

Streamlabs

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
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Streamlabs is the best free video live streaming app for creators. Stream mobile games or your camera to platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Kick, Facebook, Instagram, and more! STREAM OR MULTISTREAM TO ANY PLATFORM Connect your channels to live stream to the most popular platforms or your custom RTMP destination. With an Ultra subscription you can broadcast video to multiple platforms at the same time, maximizing your growth potential. LIVE STREAM GAMES Share your mobile game skills! Whether it’s Monopoly Go, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, Among Us, Clash Royale, Rocket League Sideswipe, Pokemon GO, World of Tanks, or any other mobile game, the app makes it easy to go live and share gameplay with your fans. IRL STREAM Swap between front and rear cameras to stream high quality video to your community. Whether you’re a travel vlogger, musician, podcaster, or just chatting, the app lets you take your audience with you on the go. PERSONALIZE YOUR STREAM Customize your stream’s look with themes in a few easy taps. You can also add your logo, images, and text to your stream. ADD ALERTS & WIDGETS Interact with your viewers and drive audience engagement with Alert Box, Chat Box, Event List, Goals, and more. DISCONNECT PROTECTION With Streamlabs Ultra, your stream won’t go offline even if you lose connection, so you don’t lose your viewers. GET PAID WITH TIPS Set up a Streamlabs Tip Page to start collecting tips directly from your viewers. Plus, thank your tippers with fully-integrated on screen tip alerts. Your fans are waiting! Privacy Policy: https://streamlabs.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://streamlabs.com/terms

About

Lynck

Connect your gaming space, home entertainment, and daily life. Control compatible devices, create personalized atmospheres, and engage with communities sharing your passions. Discover inspiration for your living space and access everyday essentials.

Highlights
  • Device control
  • Atmosphere creation
  • Community spaces
  • Gameplay sharing
  • Home design inspiration
  • Lifestyle essentials
Features
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Lynck — Where People and Devices Connect. Bring your gaming space, home entertainment, and everyday life together with Lynck. Control compatible devices, create your ideal atmosphere, and connect with people who share your passions. From lights and speakers to smart seating and more, Lynck connects your space for a more immersive experience. One App. A More Connected Space. Working with Lynck smart home hardware, the Lynck App brings compatible lights, audio, seating, and more into one place. Spend less time managing devices and more time enjoying your space. Set the Mood for Every Moment Switch from an energizing gaming setup to a relaxing movie-night atmosphere with one tap. Personalize your connected lighting and bring compatible speakers and smart seating together to make every gaming session, movie night, and moment of relaxation more immersive. Your Community for Gaming & Home Inspiration Discover dedicated spaces for gaming and home design enthusiasts—no purchase required. Share gameplay highlights, show off your setup, explore home décor ideas, and exchange tips with people who share your interests. From your gaming corner to your entire living space, find inspiration to make it yours. Everyday Essentials, Within Reach Explore a dedicated lifestyle section for everyday convenience. Check the weather, view your step count, and discover recipes for your next meal—all within Lynck. Built on Experience. Designed for More. Born from GTPLAYER, Lynck combines hardware expertise with an understanding of how people play, relax, and live. Our connected ecosystem brings software, hardware, and community together across gaming, home entertainment, and everyday life. Your space. Your interests. Your everyday life. Connected with Lynck.

Screenshots

Streamlabs4 screens
Lynck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Streamlabs at 3.9 against Lynck's 3.3. Streamlabs also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 82). Lynck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Streamlabs sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lynck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Streamlabs holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamlabs has 1.3K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Streamlabs's written reviews are positive against 25% of Lynck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Streamlabs versus Lynck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamlabsLynck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.3K ratings) — better3.3 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better82
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.217 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB60 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperStreamlabsGTLYNCK

Customer experience

Streamlabs

All ratings1,258 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews1,985 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral15.1%
Negative55.7%

Lynck

All ratings82 ratings
Positive58.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.5%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Streamlabs

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Lynck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Streamlabs

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Ultra$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Ultra2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Ultra$18.991 Month
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  • Monthly Ultra$27.991 Month
  • Yearly Ultra$49.991 Year
  • Monthly Ultra+$79.991 Month
  • Yearly Ultra$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Ultra$119.991 Year
  • Yearly Ultra$189.991 Year
None

Lynck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streamlabs free?
Streamlabs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lynck free?
Lynck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Streamlabs or Lynck?
Streamlabs is rated higher. Streamlabs averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Lynck averages 3.3 from 82 ratings.
Do Streamlabs or Lynck have ads?
Both Streamlabs and Lynck show ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamlabs or Lynck?
Streamlabs ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lynck every 2 weeks. Most recently, Streamlabs was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lynck on November 3, 2026.

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