# RealtimeKit vs Stream Browser

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stream Browser at 17 against RealtimeKit's 2. Stream Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). RealtimeKit's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for RealtimeKit against 3.1 for Stream Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stream Browser has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RealtimeKit ships an update every 3 months, Stream Browser every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RealtimeKit | Stream Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtimekit/id6443628121/reviews) | **[3.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-browser/id6472035972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muxable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558493722) | [Hytto Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/424428586) |

## What reviewers say

### RealtimeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtimekit/id6443628121)

Control your OBS streaming and recording remotely without needing to set up obs-websocket. Manage streaming status, recording status, and switch scenes with ease.

**Highlights:** Remote OBS control, Control streaming status, Control recording status, Switch scenes, No obs-websocket setup required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stream Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-browser/id6472035972)

Stream Twitch content directly on your mobile device. This utility app allows for seamless viewing of live streams and VODs without needing to open a separate browser.

**Highlights:** Stream Twitch on mobile, View live streams, Watch VODs, Dedicated viewing interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RealtimeKit free?

RealtimeKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stream Browser free?

Stream Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RealtimeKit or Stream Browser?

Stream Browser is rated higher. RealtimeKit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stream Browser averages 3.1 from 17 ratings.

### Do RealtimeKit or Stream Browser have ads?

Neither RealtimeKit nor Stream Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RealtimeKit or Stream Browser?

RealtimeKit ships an update every 3 months, and Stream Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, RealtimeKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stream Browser on October 24, 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.*