Comparison

Streamlabs Controller vs StreamCot

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

Head to head
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

About

StreamCot

This app allows users to broadcast high-quality live streams in 4K to platforms like YouTube and Facebook. It offers features like Picture-in-Picture, custom overlays, and adaptive networking to enhance engagement and brand growth. It also includes a failsafe stream backup and in-app live chat for seamless broadcasting.

Highlights
  • 4K live streaming to YouTube and Facebook
  • Picture-in-Picture for enhanced engagement
  • Customizable overlays for branding
  • Failsafe stream backup with StreamCot Relay
  • In-app live chat integration
  • Adaptive networking for stable streams
  • Advanced camera controls and stabilization
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Everyone has a story, make them shine in 4K StreamCot Vision, and capture those memories for life! StreamCot is the first 4K live streaming app that broadcasts to YouTube and Facebook in StreamCot Vision, optimizes engagement with Picture-in-Picture, and supports custom overlays to grow your brand! StreamCot enables streaming audiovisual live content with the best quality live product on the market from your mobile device in real-time to YouTube and Facebook simultaneously. STREAMCOT COLOR VISION Provides a visually stunning, rich color enhancement and minimizes the need for post-processing. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Optimize engagement with viewers by interacting with picture-in-picture, showing you and your environment in front and back views simultaneously. CUSTOM OVERLAYS Grow your brand with your custom overlays. SIMULCASTING Live streaming with StreamCot Vision to YouTube in up to 4K 2160p UHD and Facebook in up to 1080p FHD. FAILSAFE STREAM BACKUP When using StreamCot Relay, this provides the option to have a failsafe stream backup. During periods of unstable network or disconnection, your stream won't go offline. StreamCot Relay automatically switches between your live primary stream and StreamCot backup stream. IN-APP LIVE CHAT When live streaming to YouTube via StreamCot Relay, the live chat feature is toggleable to view for ease of interaction with viewers. ADAPTIVE NETWORKING Minimize lagging and downtime by automatically adjusting the average bitrate and/or frame rate based on your connection quality. CAMERA VIEW USAGE You can flip the front and back cameras with a quick triple-tap. You can adjust the camera's focus area with a single tap. You can lock the camera's manual focus, exposure, and white balance with a single long tap. Tap the Picture-in-Picture button to enable or disable front and back cameras. Pinch-to-zoom. TECHNICAL FEATURES Select live or record mode Live mode RTMP/RTMPS H.264 video and AAC audio Standard Camera HDR option Dolby Vision HDR support in record mode Dual/Triple camera support Cinematic capture video stabilization support Mirror front camera support Binaural audio stereo recording Advanced audio-video synchronizer Microphone directionality support Select between: follow camera, back, and front External microphone support Audio level meter Flashlight support for better visuals while live streaming Lock rotation while live streaming Happy 4K live streaming! Privacy Policy: https://streamcot.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://streamcot.com/terms

Screenshots

Streamlabs Controller4 screens
StreamCot1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Streamlabs Controller at 4.6 against StreamCot's 3.0. Streamlabs Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (28% vs 0%). StreamCot's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Streamlabs Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and StreamCot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Streamlabs Controller's written reviews are positive against 0% of StreamCot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, StreamCot every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Streamlabs Controller versus StreamCot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamlabs ControllerStreamCot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1.1
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamlabsCodeCornerApps LLC

Customer experience

Streamlabs Controller

All ratings2,218 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative61.9%

StreamCot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

StreamCot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Streamlabs Controller

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

StreamCot

Subscriptions6
  • Basic7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Elite7 Days trial$39.991 Month
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  • Basic7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$299.991 Year
  • Elite7 Days trial$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Streamlabs Controller free?
Streamlabs Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamCot free?
StreamCot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Streamlabs Controller or StreamCot?
Streamlabs Controller is rated higher. Streamlabs Controller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while StreamCot averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Streamlabs Controller or StreamCot have ads?
StreamCot shows ads; Streamlabs Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Streamlabs Controller or StreamCot?
Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, and StreamCot every 8 days. Most recently, Streamlabs Controller was updated on October 1, 2026 and StreamCot on September 29, 2026.

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