Comparison

REALITY vs Streamlabs Controller

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

Head to head
About

REALITY

Create and customize your own 3D anime avatar to broadcast live streams, play games, and connect with a virtual community. Maintain your privacy while showcasing your unique character and interacting with viewers through chat and gifts.

Highlights
  • 3D avatar customization
  • Live broadcasting with virtual avatars
  • Interactive streaming features
  • Virtual community participation
  • Avatar creation tools
  • In-app games and quizzes
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With REALITY, live broadcasting is made easy! Whether it’s streaming virtual avatars or real time game chats with friends, just a tap keeps you in touch! Now is your chance to hit the ground running on a brand new, totally original virtual community! As a creator, create your own avatar in REALITY! ======================= Customize Your Avatar! Fully customize your 3D avatar just the way you like—it's all you! Give your stream some flair with seasonal costumes and cute onesies! You can change your look to fit your mood. As an avatar-maker, you can create characters no one has ever seen. Broadcast Live! You can start your own stream in seconds with your avatar! And since viewers can only see your avatar, you can keep your identity totally secret! Need content to get started? Play drawing and card games while you stream! Watch Live! Watch popular streamers and entertaining content whenever you want! You can even send interactive 3D gifts, chat, and more to make broadcasts more fun! REALITY features a less than 1-second lag, unpixelated high quality graphics, and low-data viewing settings for everyone to enjoy! (*Note: Does not apply to all content.) Find Your Online Tribe! Join virtual communities with your customized avatar! Check out collab streams with up to 4 people as they play games and quizzes! Connect with others using chat outside the stream! Subscription! "REALITY Premium" is a monthly subscription! Expand your saved outfits, rooms, and icons by 5 slots each! You can also write up to 800 characters in your profile bio! ======================= We recommend REALITY if you: ・Are into vtubers, youtube, or live broadcasting! ・Are interested in the avatar-maker app! ・Like to watch anime and create anime characters! ・Just love dressing up avatars! ・Want to show everyone how awesome you can sing! ・Want to make friends and vtubers that share your interests! ・Want to become your new self as a vtuber! ・Want someone to root for! ・Like anime and want to enjoy the virtual world with other vtubers by using avatars! ・Want to challenge themselves as creators/makers of worldviews that cannot be created in the real world! ・Want to make your mark on the streaming stage! ・Are interested in VR, AR, and 3D content! ======================= Terms of Use https://reality.app/legal/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy https://reality.app/legal/privacy_policy_ios.html =======================

About

Streamlabs Controller

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
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Control your stream in Streamlab Desktop using your mobile device. Streamlabs Controller is the best hotkey system for when you stream from a computer! No more need for expensive hardware! Use your mobile phone as a remote controller to run your desktop broadcast and put even more power in your hands. Just link your device to Streamlabs Desktop using the same network that you are streaming from on your desktop or laptop and you can instantly: - Switch between scenes and scene collections - Control your broadcast - Start and stop the recording of your live stream - Toggle each and every source visibility - Mute and unmute audio sources - Precisely adjust the sound volume for your audio mixer sources - See your chats and recent events - Share your stream on social media

Screenshots

REALITY4 screens
Streamlabs Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Streamlabs Controller at none against REALITY's shown. REALITY's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (56% vs 27%). On price, rating, 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. REALITY sells 6 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for REALITY against 4.6 for Streamlabs Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REALITY has 13K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of REALITY's written reviews are positive against 27% of Streamlabs Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REALITY ships an update weekly, Streamlabs Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
REALITY versus Streamlabs Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREALITYStreamlabs Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13K ratings)4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews — better27.1% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better2.2K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#149 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperREALITY, Inc.Streamlabs

Customer experience

REALITY

All ratings12,842 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews1,358 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral13.3%
Negative30.3%

Streamlabs Controller

All ratings2,222 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative64.7%

User reviews

REALITY

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for making new friends
  • 🎨 Excellent avatar customization options
  • 🎉 Fun and engaging streaming experience
  • 💡 Potential for aspiring VTubers
  • 🤝 Collaborative streaming features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Lack of robust age verification and safety features
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for cosmetics
  • 🤖 Issues with bots and inappropriate content
  • 🗣️ Limited language support and translation

Streamlabs Controller

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

REALITY

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Streaming issues causing audio/video desync
  • Inability to update app on certain iOS versions
  • Inconsistent performance and loading times
  • Difficulty accessing and navigating certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add hand and arm tracking for more expressive avatars
  • Implement better moderation tools to manage streams
  • Provide more ways to earn in-game currency without spending
  • Allow users to change eye colors independently
  • Add more male-oriented customization options

Streamlabs Controller

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

REALITY

One-time6
  • 160 C2 variants$0.99
  • 800 C2 variants$4.99
  • 1,600 C2 variants$9.99
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  • 3,200 C2 variants$19.99
  • 5,000 C$29.99
  • 8,000 C$49.99
2 purchases

Streamlabs Controller

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
  • Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year

Questions

Is REALITY free?
REALITY 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, REALITY or Streamlabs Controller?
Streamlabs Controller is rated higher. REALITY averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Streamlabs Controller averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.
Do REALITY or Streamlabs Controller have ads?
REALITY shows ads; Streamlabs Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, REALITY or Streamlabs Controller?
REALITY ships an update weekly, and Streamlabs Controller every 2 months. Most recently, REALITY was updated on November 5, 2026 and Streamlabs Controller on November 3, 2026.

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