# Go Live vs Poke

The clearest difference is rating: Go Live at 4.5 against Poke's 1.0. Go Live also leads on ratings volume (637 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Poke's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Go Live sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Poke asks for nothing beyond the download.

Go Live holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Live has 637 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Go Live ships an update every 3 weeks, Poke every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Live | Poke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-live-rtmp-streams-obs-4k/id1523284526/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-tiny-pushes/id6776347550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国辉 满](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513279085) | [Daniel Eitam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896626985) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-live-rtmp-streams-obs-4k/id1523284526)

Easily broadcast HD video from your mobile device to popular live streaming services. Supports multiple platforms simultaneously and offers high-quality video and audio options. Stream camera feeds or mobile game content with flexible RTMP/RTMPS support.

**Highlights:** Stream to Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Supports RTMP & RTMPS, Multi-platform streaming, 4K & 1080P video quality, Adjustable audio and microphone, Horizontal screen broadcast, File streaming support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Live - Premium | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Connects with NFHS Network
- 💡 Allows mobile streaming
- 🔒 Secure live streaming
- 👍 Good for live chatting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when streaming video files
- 🐛 Disconnects from RTMP server after 17-20 minutes
- 🐛 Indicates still connected when disconnected
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires premium to remove watermark

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when streaming video files
- Disconnects from RTMP server after 17-20 minutes
- Indicates still connected when disconnected
- Orientation issues on iPad
- Ads can be intrusive

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Provide more customization options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Add volume control and LUT settings
- Display viewer count during live streams


### Poke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-tiny-pushes/id6776347550)

This app offers a simple, direct way to connect with your closest friends. Send quick, pre-set messages or custom "pokes" with a single tap. Earn reputation to unlock new poke options and maintain streaks with your favorite contacts.

**Highlights:** One-tap friend notifications, Pre-set and custom poke messages, Emergency poke function, Reputation system to unlock new pokes, Streak tracking for close contacts, Private by design, contact-based connections, Reply from notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Live free?

Go Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Poke free?

Poke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Go Live or Poke?

Go Live is rated higher. Go Live averages 4.5 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Poke averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Go Live or Poke have ads?

Go Live shows ads; Poke does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Live or Poke?

Go Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and Poke every 3 days. Most recently, Go Live was updated on November 7, 2026 and Poke on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*