Streamlabs Controller vs SamePlay
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
SamePlay
Compete with friends in various games through point-based challenges and tournaments. Track your performance, climb leaderboards, and join or create teams. Features built-in chat and a fair play system for a secure competitive experience.
- Multi-game challenges with point wagers
- Real-time leaderboards
- Team creation and management
- Bracket-style tournaments
- Built-in chat functionality
- Performance and statistics tracking
- Fair play dispute system
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SamePlay- Competitive Gaming Made Social Turn every game into a competitive showdown! Challenge friends, join teams, and compete in tournaments across multiple games. Track your rankings, earn points, and prove you're the best. KEY FEATURES: Multi-Game Challenges Challenge players across various games with point-based wagers. Winner takes all! Real-Time Leaderboards Climb the ranks with game-specific leaderboards. Track your performance and compete for the top spot. Team Up Create or join teams, coordinate strategies, and compete together in team tournaments. Tournaments Enter bracket-style tournaments and battle your way to championship glory. Built-in Chat Coordinate with teammates, chat with friends, and communicate during challenges. Performance Tracking Monitor your wins, losses, and game-specific statistics. Track your progress over time. Fair Play System Submit evidence, dispute unfair results, and enjoy a secure competitive environment with admin oversight. Points & Rankings Earn points with every victory, level up your rank from Bronze to Legend, and showcase your achievements. Whether you're a casual player or competitive gamer, SamePlay brings friends together for fair, exciting competition. Download now and start your journey to the top!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SamePlay at none against Streamlabs Controller's 2. SamePlay also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Streamlabs Controller's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). On price, 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. SamePlay asks for nothing beyond the download.
SamePlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamlabs Controller has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, SamePlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streamlabs Controller | SamePlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| 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 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Streamlabs | joshua black |
Customer experience
Streamlabs Controller
SamePlay
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
SamePlay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Streamlabs Controller
- Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
- Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year
SamePlay
No in-app purchases
Questions
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