Comparison

Streamlabs Controller vs Hooligan Scale Models

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

Hooligan Scale Models

Features
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Hooligan Scale Models is a community app is a community app created for scale model builders, model car enthusiasts, and hobbyists. Share your latest projects, discover builds from other hobbyists, and explore the parts and products builders are using. FEATURES • Upload and share your scale model builds with photos, descriptions, and scale information. • Browse approved community builds and discover new ideas and inspiration. • Tag Hooligan Scale Models products used in your builds. • Find featured builds selected by Hooligan Scale Models. • Like builds from other members of the community. • Enter Hooligan Builds giveaways directly from the app. • Receive optional notifications for new products, giveaways, and approved builds. • Report inappropriate content and block builders you do not want to see. • Manage notification preferences and account privacy settings. • Delete your account and associated app data directly from Settings & Privacy. Whether you build model cars, dioramas, miniatures, custom vehicles, or other scale-model projects, Hooligan Builds gives you a place to show your work and see what other builders are creating. Hooligan Builds is operated by Hooligan Scale Models.

Screenshots

Streamlabs Controller4 screens
Hooligan Scale Models4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hooligan Scale Models at none against Streamlabs Controller's 2. Hooligan Scale Models also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Hooligan Scale Models asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, Hooligan Scale Models every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Streamlabs Controller versus Hooligan Scale Models: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamlabs ControllerHooligan Scale Models
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamlabsSTEVEN ALEXANDER TUCKER

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

Hooligan Scale Models

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

Hooligan Scale Models

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streamlabs Controller free?
Streamlabs Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hooligan Scale Models free?
Hooligan Scale Models is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Streamlabs Controller or Hooligan Scale Models have ads?
Neither Streamlabs Controller nor Hooligan Scale Models shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamlabs Controller or Hooligan Scale Models?
Streamlabs Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Hooligan Scale Models every 3 days. Most recently, Streamlabs Controller was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hooligan Scale Models on October 1, 2026.

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