RealtimeChat for Twitch vs OBS Virtual Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RealtimeChat for Twitch
This utility app brings your live stream chat directly to your phone. It allows you to read messages in real-time and manage features like text-to-speech and badges. Stay connected with your audience from anywhere.
- Real-time chat viewing
- Text-to-speech control
- Badge management
- Connects to live streams
- Mobile accessibility
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RealtimeChat connects your live stream chat to your phone, allowing you to read your chat live, as well as control TTS, badges, and other features.
OBS Virtual Deck
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Who have never dreamed of a Virtual Deck to control your OBS Streaming? OBS Virtual Deck offers the possibility to switch remotely (from iPhone or iPad) all the scenes. It uses the incredible OBS WebSocket technology. With it, your device becomes a Virtual Deck with infinite possibilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RealtimeChat for Twitch at fortnightly against OBS Virtual Deck's every 6 weeks. RealtimeChat for Twitch also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RealtimeChat for Twitch ships an update fortnightly, OBS Virtual Deck every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RealtimeChat for Twitch | OBS Virtual Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muxable, Inc. | NanoGenesis |
In-app purchases
RealtimeChat for Twitch
No in-app purchases
OBS Virtual Deck
No in-app purchases
Questions
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