Streamlabs Controller vs jestr
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
jestr
Connect with friends in a fun, lighthearted social environment. Participate in weekly competitions, vote on humorous posts, and customize your profile to showcase your achievements. It's a place to be silly and enjoy friendly rivalry.
- Join public or private clubs
- Anonymous funny post sharing
- Weekly post competitions
- Voting and 'clowning' posts
- Profile customization with banners
- Earn rings for participation
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Don't take yourself too seriously - jestr is a hybrid app that brings the social back to social media. Join clubs and enter weekly competitions to figure out who the best jestr is, but don't get clowned! Join clubs with your friends. - Clubs can be public or private - Chat with your friends while anonymously sharing funny posts Engage in weekly competitions. - Vote on funny posts to determine who the best jestr is every week - Clown posts that you think are the most clown-worthy - Add captions to your posts to bring them to life - Competitions reset at the end of each week Customize your profile. - Earn rings by participating in competitions - Use rings to purchase banners that will make your profile stand out - Add featured posts to your profile at the end of each week Week in review. - Earn rings and bragging rights by out-performing your friends - Winners' status is visibly elevated for an entire week - Clowns will be publicly shamed Oh, and we are closed on Saturdays... Enjoy!
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Verdict
Streamlabs Controller and jestr both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of jestr's written reviews are positive against 27% of Streamlabs Controller's. jestr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Streamlabs Controller's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 15). On price, rating, 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. jestr asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Streamlabs Controller against 4.7 for jestr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamlabs Controller has 2.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Streamlabs Controller's written reviews are positive against 82% of jestr's.
Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, jestr every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streamlabs Controller | jestr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Streamlabs | jestrsocial LLC |
Customer experience
Streamlabs Controller
jestr
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
jestr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Streamlabs Controller
- Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
- Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year
jestr
No in-app purchases
