Comparison

Channel Link vs Go XLive Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Channel Link

Features
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With TVU Channel Link, users can add, manage and watch their favorite FAST Channels from a simple application. A user just needs the publicly available IP stream URL for a FAST Channel and it can be easily added for viewing at any time. Easily scroll though all Channels with real-time preview. Take any Channel fullscreen with the touch of a finger for viewing. Channels can be grouped into user-defined categories for simple management. Additional channels can be easily added or removed at anytime.

About

Go XLive Pro

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Go XLive Pro is a professional mobile live streaming shooting and communication app designed specifically for cameramen, TV reporters, news organizations, and new media institutions. It is used for audio and video capture during live broadcasts and communication scheduling in live events. With its simple and intuitive interface, users can easily perform shooting, connecting, and communication functions. Equipped with advanced camera settings and low-latency transmission technology, it provides high-quality audio and video signals to live production systems via transcoding servers. Additionally, by displaying return signals, Tally signals, and enabling real-time communication scheduling on the screen, it assists in live collaboration. Go XLive Pro is an ideal solution for lightweight live production, rapid news reporting, and interactive connections.

Screenshots

Channel Link2 screens
Go XLive Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Go XLive Pro at none against Channel Link's shown. Channel Link's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Channel Link ships an update fortnightly, Go XLive Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Channel Link versus Go XLive Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChannel LinkGo XLive Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterMonthly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size0 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTVU Networks CorporationBeijing Cinctech.com Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Channel Link

No in-app purchases

None

Go XLive Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Channel Link free?
Channel Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Go XLive Pro free?
Go XLive Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Channel Link or Go XLive Pro have ads?
Channel Link shows ads; Go XLive Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Channel Link or Go XLive Pro?
Channel Link ships an update fortnightly, and Go XLive Pro monthly. Most recently, Channel Link was updated on November 3, 2026 and Go XLive Pro on November 4, 2026.

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