Comparison

Streamlabs Controller vs IDLINK

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

IDLINK

Features
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IDLINK is your smart social hub — one link that holds your whole presence and lets people discover, follow, talk to, and buy from you in a single app. YOUR PROFILE, YOUR WAY Build a customizable public profile: bio, avatar, unlimited links, and rich media widgets (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music). Personalize colors, buttons, themes, and background live. Share your profile instantly with a built-in QR Code. A REAL SOCIAL EXPERIENCE Post photos and videos to your feed, share stories/status, like and comment, and message people directly with text, audio, and media in a fast, clean chat. MARKETPLACE FOR CREATORS & SELLERS Approved sellers get a full storefront: physical products with delivery, pickup, nationwide and international shipping, plus real-world event tickets. Manage products, orders, a point-of-sale, customers, and promotions. Buyers check out securely and keep tickets in their in-app Wallet — each ticket nominal, with its own QR Code for event check-in. EVENTS DONE RIGHT Publish events, sell named tickets, and validate entry by scanning the QR at the door — attendees and organizers are notified the moment a ticket is checked in. PLAY & CONNECT Jump into casual mini-games and grow a community around your profile. PRIVACY & SAFETY FIRST Block and report from any profile, post, or chat, with human moderation. Manage your privacy, review our terms, and delete your account anytime from Settings. Download IDLINK — Smart Social and bring your links, content, store, and events together in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Streamlabs Controller4 screens
IDLINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IDLINK at daily against Streamlabs Controller's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and IDLINK sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, IDLINK daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Streamlabs Controller versus IDLINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamlabs ControllerIDLINK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB126 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStreamlabsOXZ Performance LTDA

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

IDLINK

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
9 purchases

IDLINK

Subscriptions2
  • InnerClub$9.991 Month
  • InnerClub$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • 80 Gems$0.99
  • 180 Gems$1.99
  • 520 Gems$4.99
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  • 1200 Gems$9.99
  • 2700 Gems$19.99
  • 7500 Gems$49.99
  • 17000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Streamlabs Controller free?
Streamlabs Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IDLINK free?
IDLINK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Streamlabs Controller or IDLINK have ads?
Neither Streamlabs Controller nor IDLINK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamlabs Controller or IDLINK?
Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, and IDLINK daily. Most recently, Streamlabs Controller was updated on September 22, 2026 and IDLINK on August 20, 2026.

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