TeamSpeak 3 vs Streamlabs Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TeamSpeak 3
This app provides advanced voice chat and communication for groups over the internet or private networks. It offers features like low data usage, advanced permission controls, and anonymous use, making it ideal for gamers, friends, and businesses.
- Ad & Spam Free
- Low data usage
- Advanced permission controls
- Offline/LAN functionality
- Push-To-Talk (PTT) and voice activation
- Connect to multiple servers & channels
- Synchronise bookmarks across devices
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Voice Chat Communication used by Professional Gamers. ---------- TeamSpeak is an advanced voice chat and communication app that enables groups of people to communicate and share information with each other via the internet or through private networks, whether they are using smartphones or desktop PCs/Macs. FEATURES: ● Ad & Spam Free ● Low data usage ● Minimal CPU Usage ● Advanced Permission Controls ● Offline/LAN functionality ● Use on public or your own private server ● Use Anonymously ● Synchronise your bookmarks across devices ● Push-To-Talk (PTT) and voice activation ● Connect to multiple servers & channels ● Send and receive group and direct messages ● Identity and contacts management ● See detailed channel and player information ● Get player status notifications ● Universal app for iPhone/iPod/iPad The preferred voice chat solution for online gamers, friends and family and small businesses world-wide. TeamSpeak lets you chat with fellow team mates, discuss strategy in real-time, or facilitate online events. TeamSpeak can be run on either your own private server where you can securely connect with and chat to your guild, clan or colleagues. Or jump on one of the many public servers and channels. TeamSpeak3 for iOS is optimized to enhance your mobile device experience and keeps you connected with your peers while you're on-the-go. To communicate with other users using TeamSpeak, you must be connected to a TeamSpeak 3 server (directly connecting to users is not possible). To view a list of public servers, download the TeamSpeak desktop client and choose Connections > Server List. To join a private server, contact your clan/guild/group's administrator for the information you would need to connect. Our team of developers are constantly working on improving the solution and to add new features to give you an even better experience. If you find a specific bug or crash issue please let us know. In most cases our developers will find and squash bugs or fix crash issues quickly, especially if you can aid us with information regarding your hardware or environment, and how to reproduce the issue. You may even get a reward!
Streamlabs Controller
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.
- Remote stream control
- Scene switching
- Broadcast control
- Recording start/stop
- Source visibility toggle
- Audio mixer control
- Chat and event viewer
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Control your stream in Streamlab Desktop using your mobile device. Streamlabs Controller is the best hotkey system for when you stream from a computer! No more need for expensive hardware! Use your mobile phone as a remote controller to run your desktop broadcast and put even more power in your hands. Just link your device to Streamlabs Desktop using the same network that you are streaming from on your desktop or laptop and you can instantly: - Switch between scenes and scene collections - Control your broadcast - Start and stop the recording of your live stream - Toggle each and every source visibility - Mute and unmute audio sources - Precisely adjust the sound volume for your audio mixer sources - See your chats and recent events - Share your stream on social media
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Streamlabs Controller at Free against TeamSpeak 3's $0.99. Streamlabs Controller also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 237). TeamSpeak 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Streamlabs Controller is free to download; TeamSpeak 3 costs $0.99 up front. Streamlabs Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. TeamSpeak 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Streamlabs Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamlabs Controller has 2.2K ratings behind it against 237, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of TeamSpeak 3's written reviews are positive against 28% of Streamlabs Controller's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TeamSpeak 3 | Streamlabs Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (237 ratings) | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | 28.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 237 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TeamSpeak Systems Inc | Streamlabs |
Customer experience
TeamSpeak 3
Streamlabs Controller
User reviews
TeamSpeak 3
From 237 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Good voice quality
- 🚀 Smooth connection speeds
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unable to connect to servers
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 👎 Poor user interface
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Streamlabs Controller
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for single-monitor setups
- 🚀 Seamless scene switching
- 👍 Reliable connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Scenes not showing up
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
Bugs and requests
TeamSpeak 3
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when trying to connect
- Unable to join password-protected channels
- Microphone and audio issues
- Scrolling problems
- Outdated version not compatible with servers
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to adjust individual user volume
- Implement dark mode
- Allow importing identities from PC
- Add option to keep screen on
- Improve Bluetooth microphone support
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- Provide more admin/moderation controls
Streamlabs Controller
Reported bugs
5 issues- QR code scanner not working
- App crashing on launch
- Inability to connect to PC
- Scenes not syncing properly
- Audio controls not functioning
Requested features
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
TeamSpeak 3
No in-app purchases
Streamlabs Controller
- Monthly Ultra$34.991 Month
- Yearly Ultra$229.991 Year
Questions
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