Streamlabs Controller vs SouthMagnolia
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
SouthMagnolia
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South Magnolia is the ultimate communication tool for clients of South Magnolia Marketing. Designed for seamless collaboration, our app allows businesses to quickly and easily share content, updates, and marketing requests directly with the South Magnolia team. With South Magnolia, you can: • Submit content for social media publishing in just a few taps • Share images, and text for marketing campaigns • Stay connected with real-time updates and notifications • Streamline communication for faster approvals and feedback Make social media marketing effortless—download South Magnolia today and simplify the way you share content with your marketing team!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SouthMagnolia at none against Streamlabs Controller's 2. Streamlabs Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SouthMagnolia asks for nothing beyond the download.
Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, SouthMagnolia every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streamlabs Controller | SouthMagnolia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Streamlabs | WHITE COAT LLC |
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
SouthMagnolia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Streamlabs Controller
- Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
- Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year
SouthMagnolia
No in-app purchases
Questions
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