Streamlabs Controller vs Snapkyu
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
Snapkyu
Connect with friends and discover new content through photos and videos. Share your moments, message privately, and explore communities, brands, and businesses relevant to your interests.
- Post photos and videos
- Direct messaging
- Discover content
- Connect with friends
- Explore brands and businesses
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SNAP, QUEUE and SHARE the fun moment and bringing you closer to the people and things you love. Connect with friends, share what you’re up to or see what’s new from others all over the world. Explore our community where you can feel free to be yourself and share everything from your daily moments to life’s highlights. SNAP, QUEUE and express yourself and connect with friends. - Post photos and videos that you want to show to your friends and families on newsfeed - Stay in touch with your friends and group privately with direct message. - Discover with pictures and entertainment video - Discover brands and small business and shops are relevant to your personal style.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snapkyu at none against Streamlabs Controller's 2. Snapkyu also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Streamlabs Controller's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 16). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Snapkyu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Streamlabs Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamlabs Controller has 2.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Streamlabs Controller's written reviews are positive against 33% of Snapkyu'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, Snapkyu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streamlabs Controller | Snapkyu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better | 4.2 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Streamlabs | SNAPKYU |
Customer experience
Streamlabs Controller
Snapkyu
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
Snapkyu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Streamlabs Controller
- Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
- Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year
Snapkyu
No in-app purchases
