# PLINK vs Streamlabs Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Streamlabs Controller at 4.6 against PLINK's 3.5. Streamlabs Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). PLINK's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (50K vs 2.2K). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLINK sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

Streamlabs Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLINK has 50K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of PLINK's written reviews are positive against 28% of Streamlabs Controller's.

PLINK ships an update weekly, Streamlabs Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLINK | Streamlabs Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plink-team-up-chat-play/id1306783602/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-controller/id1476615877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | **28.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLINK INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484773993) | [Streamlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296663686) |

## What reviewers say

### PLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plink-team-up-chat-play/id1306783602)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with other gamers to find teammates for any game. Discover players based on age, country, and language, and improve your skills by playing with experienced gamers. Share your achievements and stream your gameplay to a global community.

**Highlights:** Gamer matchmaking by age, country, language, In-app chat and voice calls, Discover game stats and share results, Create and join gaming squads, Follow streamers and stream online, Supports popular games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, CS:GO

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plink Pro Monthly (id20071003) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK Pro subs | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK Pro subs 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO weekly (id20102717) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO monthly (id20031010) | $9.99 | per month |
| BATTLE PASS | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO monthly (id20031017) | $16.99 | per month |
| PLINK Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| PLINK Pro month subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| BATTLE PASS | $49.99 | per month |
| Lifetime BATTLE PASS | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Helpful for finding teammates
- 📊 Useful game stats tracking
- 💬 Good for connecting with gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Forced to provide payment info
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to use app without subscription
- 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews
- 🚫 Lack of free version access

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit subscription screen
- Inaccurate game stats/rankings
- Subscription issues (double-charging, inability to cancel)

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Option to hide/remove unwanted games
- Regional matchmaking
- Better age/demographic controls
- Improved moderation for toxic behavior


### 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 PLINK free?

PLINK 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, PLINK or Streamlabs Controller?

Streamlabs Controller is rated higher. PLINK averages 3.5 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Streamlabs Controller averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do PLINK or Streamlabs Controller have ads?

PLINK shows ads; Streamlabs Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, PLINK or Streamlabs Controller?

PLINK ships an update weekly, and Streamlabs Controller every 2 months. Most recently, PLINK was updated on September 25, 2026 and Streamlabs Controller on September 22, 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.*