Streamlabs Controller vs CMG Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote stream control
- Scene switching
- Broadcast control
- Recording start/stop
- Source visibility toggle
- Audio mixer control
- Chat and event viewer
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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
CMG Chat
Connect with other users directly within matches or through private conversations. This application also provides access to live support for assistance.
- Direct chat within matches
- Private messaging
- Live support access
- Social networking
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CMG Chat application allows users to talk directly to other CMG users within each match as well privately. Live support is also available through this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Streamlabs Controller at 4.6 against CMG Chat's 3.0. Streamlabs Controller also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 48). CMG Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Streamlabs Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. CMG Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.
Streamlabs Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamlabs Controller has 2.2K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Streamlabs Controller's written reviews are positive against 29% of CMG Chat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, CMG Chat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streamlabs Controller | CMG Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better | 3.0 (48 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 48 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Streamlabs | CheckMate Gaming LLC |
Customer experience
Streamlabs Controller
CMG Chat
Bugs and requests
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
CMG Chat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Streamlabs Controller
- Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
- Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year
CMG Chat
No in-app purchases
Questions
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