UpStream Studio vs Plainly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UpStream Studio
This software enables users to create professional-quality video content for direct streaming to popular platforms. It offers scene customization, picture-in-picture capabilities, and audio management for individual inputs. Network and broadcast settings are also manageable within the application.
- Direct streaming to CDN platforms
- Preview window for selected scenes
- 8 customizable scenes
- Picture-in-picture display
- Audio management for individual inputs
- Stream broadcast settings management
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IOGEAR UpStream Studio™ Video Production Software FOR USE WITH THE IOGEAR UPSTREAM PRO VIDEO PRODUCTION SWITCH (GUV303) Create flawless, professional-quality content with UpStream Studio - Stream directly to any CDN platform (Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) -Preview window for selected scene ensures you are never caught off guard by next scene -Easily transition between 8 customizable scenes (text/image overlays, PIP, and layout) -Allows for picture-in picture display -Adjust sound output of individual inputs with Audio Management -Manage network and stream broadcast settings
Plainly
Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.
- Full-screen browsing experience
- Intuitive tab switching
- Buttonless interface option
- Passcode protection for privacy
- Dark mode support
- Quick history clearing
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars – just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plainly at 75% against UpStream Studio's 0%. UpStream Studio's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On 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
UpStream Studio is free to download; Plainly costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UpStream Studio ships an update every 3 months, Plainly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UpStream Studio | Plainly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 245 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IOGEAR, Inc. | Justin Cheng |
Customer experience
UpStream Studio
Plainly
In-app purchases
UpStream Studio
No in-app purchases
Plainly
No in-app purchases
