# Streamlabs vs HostelSphere

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HostelSphere at none against Streamlabs's 11. HostelSphere also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Streamlabs's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Streamlabs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HostelSphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

Streamlabs ships an update every 2 weeks, HostelSphere every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Streamlabs | HostelSphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-live-streaming-app/id1294578643/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Streamlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296663686) | [Datadamus corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831582857) |

## What reviewers say

### Streamlabs

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

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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


### HostelSphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hostelsphere/id6749648540)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Streamlabs free?

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

### Is HostelSphere free?

HostelSphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Streamlabs or HostelSphere have ads?

Streamlabs shows ads; HostelSphere does not.

### Which is updated more often, Streamlabs or HostelSphere?

Streamlabs ships an update every 2 weeks, and HostelSphere every 3 weeks. Most recently, Streamlabs was updated on September 26, 2026 and HostelSphere on September 18, 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.*