# Twitch vs iLive

The clearest difference is ads: iLive at none against Twitch's shown. iLive also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Twitch's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twitch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Twitch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twitch has 2.8M ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Twitch'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.

Twitch ships an update every 4 days, iLive every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twitch | iLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twitch-live-streaming/id460177396/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-live-video-streaming/id1224739983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8M** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **37.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twitch Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/358612219) | [Charlie Pryor](https://appshunter.io/developer/648314980) |

## What reviewers say

### Twitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twitch-live-streaming/id460177396)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #9 Top Free · Photo & Video, #69 Top Grossing, #185 Top Free (US App Store)

Discover and join live communities centered around games, music, sports, and more. Stream your own content easily or support your favorite creators with exclusive perks. Enjoy a vibrant, interactive experience with a dark mode option.

**Highlights:** Watch live streams, Stream your own content, Join live communities, Subscribe to favorites, Unlock exclusive perks, Dark mode

**Features:** iMessage stickers, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 95 Bits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 245 Bits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Sub Token | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Bits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 510 Bits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Sub Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1050 Bits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 Sub Tokens | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2750 Bits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10 Sub Tokens | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Exceptional app features
- 🚀 Ease of function
- 💡 Integrated with Discord
- 🚀 Seamless viewing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 🔒 Frustrating login/account issues
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 📺 Excessive and disruptive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Streams freezing, audio cutting out
- Inability to pause/rewind streams
- Inconsistent behavior when minimizing app
- Disappearing followed channels
- Inability to manage subscriptions on mobile

**Requested features**

- Add subscription/Prime support on mobile
- Improve customization options
- Implement better video quality controls
- Restore old, more user-friendly UI layout
- Add option to disable auto-play and ads


### 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 Twitch free?

Twitch 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, Twitch or iLive?

Twitch is rated higher. Twitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8M ratings, while iLive averages 4.2 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Twitch or iLive have ads?

Twitch shows ads; iLive does not.

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

Twitch ships an update every 4 days, and iLive every 6 weeks. Most recently, Twitch was updated on November 11, 2026 and iLive on November 11, 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.*