# Instagram vs Stream Tracker for Twitch Live

Instagram and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Stream Tracker for Twitch Live's written reviews are positive against 31% of Instagram's. Stream Tracker for Twitch Live also leads on ads (none vs shown). Instagram's advantage is ratings volume (30M vs 19K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instagram sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Instagram against 4.7 for Stream Tracker for Twitch Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instagram has 30M ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Instagram's written reviews are positive against 87% of Stream Tracker for Twitch Live's.

Instagram ships an update weekly, Stream Tracker for Twitch Live monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instagram | Stream Tracker for Twitch Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252/reviews) | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-tracker-for-twitch-live/id1489861629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30M** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 583 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [Edouard Barbier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028039262) |

## What reviewers say

### Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #4 Top Free · Photo & Video, #7 Top Grossing, #34 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends and discover new content through photos, videos, and short-form entertainment. Share your daily moments and life's highlights, or dive into personalized feeds based on your interests.

**Highlights:** Short-form video creation and discovery (Reels), Ephemeral content sharing (Stories & Notes), Private group chats (Close Friends), Personalized content feeds (Explore), Customizable posts with templates and filters, Discover brands and shop products

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meta Verified Standard | $14.99 | per month |
| Instagram Badge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instagram Badge | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Excellent way to connect with friends and family
- 🌍 Ability to discover new content and accounts
- 🎨 Great platform for artists and creators to showcase their work
- 🤝 Helps small businesses promote their products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Overly aggressive AI moderation leading to unfair account suspensions
- 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of transparency around account issues
- 📊 Declining organic reach and push towards paid advertising
- 🔀 Confusing layout changes that make the app less user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to post or view videos due to app crashing
- Saved posts and drafts randomly disappearing
- Notifications not working or showing outdated information
- Inability to log in or switch between multiple accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete individual photos from a multi-photo post
- Option to view posts in chronological order instead of algorithmic feed
- Better tools for small businesses to manage and grow their presence
- Improved accessibility features for users with disabilities


### Stream Tracker for Twitch Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-tracker-for-twitch-live/id1489861629)

Monitor your Twitch channel's performance and compare your growth with other streamers. This app helps you analyze your progress and provides tools to promote your stream on social media, aiming to increase your viewership.

**Highlights:** Track Twitch progress, Compare with other streamers, Promote stream on social media, Boost viewer count, Analyze streamer growth

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stream Tracker Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Stream Tracker Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to access stream
- 👍 Helpful for small streamers
- 👍 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 Accurate follower/subscriber tracking
- 👍 Useful for monitoring channel growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some

**Reported bugs**

- App closing unexpectedly
- Issues with clip exporter tool
- Inconsistent unfollower tracking
- Widget not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Ability to track additional metrics (bits, donations, etc.)
- Stream summary and performance reports
- Customizable widgets and overlays
- Better social media integration and promotion tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instagram free?

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

### Is Stream Tracker for Twitch Live free?

Stream Tracker for Twitch Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Instagram or Stream Tracker for Twitch Live?

Instagram and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 30M and 19K ratings respectively.

### Do Instagram or Stream Tracker for Twitch Live have ads?

Instagram shows ads; Stream Tracker for Twitch Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instagram or Stream Tracker for Twitch Live?

Instagram ships an update weekly, and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live monthly. Most recently, Instagram was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live on September 24, 2026.

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