# Snapchat vs iLive

The clearest difference is ads: iLive at none against Snapchat's shown. iLive also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Snapchat's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (5.9M vs 2.5K). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snapchat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and iLive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snapchat holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapchat has 5.9M ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Snapchat's written reviews are positive against 37% of iLive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, iLive every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snapchat | iLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-live-video-streaming/id1224739983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9M** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **37.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 399 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446889612) | [Charlie Pryor](https://appshunter.io/developer/648314980) |

## What reviewers say

### Snapchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #6 Top Free · Photo & Video, #6 Top Grossing, #56 Top Free (US App Store)

Instantly share photos and videos with friends and family. Express yourself with creative tools, connect through live messaging and video calls, and discover content from the community. Save your favorite moments and explore shared memories.

**Highlights:** Camera with Lenses and Filters, Live Messaging and Video Chat, Friend and Group Stories, Spotlight for user-created content, Location Sharing Map, Memories for saving photos/videos, Friendship Profiles

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Storage | $1.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Annual Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Snapchat+ (12-Month Plan) | $39.99 | per year |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $1.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great way to communicate with friends
- 📷 Convenient for sharing photos and videos
- 🤳 Fun filters and customization options
- 🔒 Secure messaging with disappearing content
- 🗺️ Useful location-based features like Snap Map

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Forced AI assistant that can't be removed
- 🤢 Dislike for new 3D bitmoji design
- 🕰️ Frustration over Snapchat+ paywall for basic features
- 🔇 Inability to disable shutter sound
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being permanently locked for unclear reasons
- Inability to create new accounts on banned devices
- Disappearing Memories and lack of data retrieval
- Inconsistent video upload and playback issues
- Notifications and chat features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Allow permanent deletion of Memories
- Add multi-video upload to Stories
- Improve customer support and account recovery
- Provide option to disable AI assistant
- Bring back 2D bitmoji customization


### iLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-live-video-streaming/id1224739983)

Easily broadcast HD video from your device or a GoPro to your preferred live streaming platform. Offers simple setup, bandwidth optimization, and real-time broadcasting statistics. Pro features unlock advanced settings for enhanced control over your streams.

**Highlights:** HD video streaming, GoPro integration, Custom RTMP server support, Bandwidth optimization, Broadcast statistics, Adjustable resolution and data usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Streaming Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Streaming Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Reliable streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔧 Complicated setup
- 🔧 Lack of features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation issues
- Settings menu not functioning properly
- Streaming URL not saving
- Incompatibility with iPhone 12 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Integration with YouTube Shorts
- More customization options
- Better support for GoPro cameras
- Improved chat/comment display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snapchat free?

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

### Is iLive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snapchat or iLive?

Snapchat is rated higher. Snapchat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9M ratings, while iLive averages 4.2 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Snapchat or iLive have ads?

Snapchat shows ads; iLive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snapchat or iLive?

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, and iLive every 6 weeks. Most recently, Snapchat was updated on September 24, 2026 and iLive on September 23, 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.*