# Streamlabs Controller vs SamePlay

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Streamlabs Controller | SamePlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-controller/id1476615877/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameplay/id6746510319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Streamlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296663686) | [joshua black](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688952392) |

## What reviewers say

### Streamlabs Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-controller/id1476615877)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ultra | $34.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ultra | $229.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for single-monitor setups
- 🚀 Seamless scene switching
- 👍 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Scenes not showing up
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- QR code scanner not working
- App crashing on launch
- Inability to connect to PC
- Scenes not syncing properly
- Audio controls not functioning

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameplay/id6746510319)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Streamlabs Controller free?

Streamlabs Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SamePlay free?

SamePlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Streamlabs Controller or SamePlay?

SamePlay is rated higher. Streamlabs Controller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while SamePlay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Streamlabs Controller or SamePlay have ads?

Neither Streamlabs Controller nor SamePlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Streamlabs Controller or SamePlay?

Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, and SamePlay weekly. Most recently, Streamlabs Controller was updated on October 14, 2026 and SamePlay on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*