# Twitch vs Stream Tracker for Twitch Live

Twitch and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Stream Tracker for Twitch Live's written reviews are positive against 34% of Twitch's. Stream Tracker for Twitch Live also leads on ads (none vs shown). Twitch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.8M vs 19K). On price, rating, 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 Stream Tracker for Twitch Live sells 11 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 Twitch against 4.7 for Stream Tracker for Twitch Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twitch has 2.8M ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Twitch's written reviews are positive against 86% of Stream Tracker for Twitch Live's.

Twitch ships an update every 4 days, Stream Tracker for Twitch Live monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twitch | Stream Tracker for Twitch Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twitch-live-streaming/id460177396/reviews) | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-tracker-for-twitch-live/id1489861629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8M** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 480 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twitch Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/358612219) | [Edouard Barbier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028039262) |

## What reviewers say

### Twitch

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #11 Top Free · Photo & Video, #46 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Discover and join live communities centered around games, music, sports, and more. Watch your favorite streamers, chat in real-time, and even start your own broadcast directly from your device. Explore a vast array of content, from popular games to unique IRL experiences.

**Highlights:** Watch live streams, Chat with communities, Discover new streamers, Subscribe to favorites, Stream directly from app, 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


### 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 (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $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 Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Stream Tracker Premium | $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 Twitch free?

Twitch 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, Twitch or Stream Tracker for Twitch Live?

Stream Tracker for Twitch Live is rated higher. Twitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8M ratings, while Stream Tracker for Twitch Live averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.

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

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

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

Twitch ships an update every 4 days, and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live monthly. Most recently, Twitch was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stream Tracker for Twitch Live on October 28, 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.*