# YouNow vs Streamlabs Controller

The clearest difference is ads: Streamlabs Controller at none against YouNow's shown. YouNow's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouNow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Streamlabs Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for YouNow against 4.6 for Streamlabs Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouNow has 29K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of YouNow's written reviews are positive against 27% of Streamlabs Controller's.

YouNow ships an update every 6 days, Streamlabs Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouNow | Streamlabs Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/younow-live-stream-go-live/id471347413/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-controller/id1476615877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **34.1% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [YouNow, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471347416) | [Streamlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296663686) |

## What reviewers say

### YouNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/younow-live-stream-go-live/id471347413)

Connect with people worldwide through live streaming and video chat. Broadcast your own content, join live broadcasts, and engage in real-time conversations. Discover new content and build genuine connections 24/7.

**Highlights:** Go Live Anytime, 24/7 Community, Stream with Guests, Watch and Support Creators, Gifting and Shoutouts, Human Moderation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| woahits_jonas | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscription #1 Tier 1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Loose Change | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vault | $4.99 | one-time |
| Truckload | $9.99 | one-time |
| Castle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rocket | $59.99 | one-time |
| Cargo | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great broadcasting platform
- 👍 Ability to meet new people
- 💡 Potential for building communities
- 🙌 Helpful for personal growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of moderation and safety concerns
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unfair banning and suspension practices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to broadcast or go live
- Notification issues and app logging out
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Glitches with camera and audio

**Requested features**

- Add more moderation and safety features
- Improve app stability and performance
- Provide better customer support and communication
- Implement age restrictions and verification


### Streamlabs Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamlabs-controller/id1476615877)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful remote for your desktop live stream. Effortlessly switch scenes, control broadcast settings, manage audio, and view chat in real-time. Eliminate the need for expensive hardware and gain greater control over your content.

**Highlights:** Remote stream control, Scene switching, Broadcast control, Recording start/stop, Source visibility toggle, Audio mixer control, Chat and event viewer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ultra | $34.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ultra | $229.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for single-monitor setups
- 🚀 Seamless scene switching
- 👍 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Scenes not showing up
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- QR code scanner not working
- App crashing on launch
- Inability to connect to PC
- Scenes not syncing properly
- Audio controls not functioning

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit text on sources
- Option to use without Streamlabs OBS
- Support for more platforms (e.g. Xbox)
- Customizable button layout
- Improved chat integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouNow free?

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

### Is Streamlabs Controller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YouNow or Streamlabs Controller?

Streamlabs Controller is rated higher. YouNow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Streamlabs Controller averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do YouNow or Streamlabs Controller have ads?

YouNow shows ads; Streamlabs Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouNow or Streamlabs Controller?

YouNow ships an update every 6 days, and Streamlabs Controller every 2 months. Most recently, YouNow was updated on October 26, 2026 and Streamlabs Controller on October 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.*