Streamlabs Controller vs IDLINK
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
IDLINK
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, IDLINK daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streamlabs Controller | IDLINK |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Streamlabs | OXZ 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
Streamlabs Controller
- Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
- Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year
IDLINK
- InnerClub$9.991 Month
- InnerClub$99.991 Year
- 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
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