Comparison

Streamlabs Controller vs TimTalk

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

TimTalk

Engage in a unique social experience where all posts are transformed into a charming, Southern-inspired "Tim-speak." Enjoy family-safe humor, discover trending topics, and participate in daily challenges to earn rewards.

Highlights
  • User posts translated to "Tim-speak"
  • Family-safe Southern humor
  • Discover trending "Hollers"
  • Daily challenges
  • Earn rewards like Yeehaws and Tokens
  • Become Tim of the Day
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Welcome to TimTalk Where everyone is Tim… and everything you say gets a little more Southern. TimTalk is a social experience where your posts are instantly transformed into “Tim-speak” — a friendly, funny, and family-safe voice full of charm, sass, and porch wisdom. What makes TimTalk different? * Every user becomes a version of “Tim” * Posts are translated into clean, Southern-style humor * No swearing, no toxicity — just good ol’ conversation * Discover trending “Hollers” and daily challenges * Earn Yeehaws, Tokens, and become Tim of the Day It’s always High Noon somewhere Jump into daily prompts, share your hottest takes, and see what other Tims are sayin’. Fun, safe, and surprisingly addictive Whether you’re posting, reading, or just exploring… TimTalk turns every moment into something worth hollerin’ about. Come on in, Tim. The porch light’s on.

Screenshots

Streamlabs Controller4 screens
TimTalk3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimTalk at 100% against Streamlabs Controller's 28%. TimTalk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Streamlabs Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. TimTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimTalk 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. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Streamlabs Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimTalk's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Streamlabs Controller versus TimTalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamlabs ControllerTimTalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamlabsJesse Bray

Customer experience

Streamlabs Controller

All ratings2,221 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative61.9%

TimTalk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TimTalk

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
None

TimTalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streamlabs Controller free?
Streamlabs Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimTalk free?
TimTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Streamlabs Controller or TimTalk?
TimTalk is rated higher. Streamlabs Controller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while TimTalk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Streamlabs Controller or TimTalk have ads?
Neither Streamlabs Controller nor TimTalk shows ads.

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