# BEAM vs Globalstringers

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Globalstringers at none against BEAM's 8. Globalstringers also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BEAM's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BEAM sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Globalstringers asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BEAM against 5.0 for Globalstringers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BEAM has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BEAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Globalstringers every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BEAM | Globalstringers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-live-streaming/id6464537225/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalstringers/id6499590305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mass Luminosity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275905433) | [LensLink Cultural Media Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743971022) |

## What reviewers say

### BEAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-live-streaming/id6464537225)

This app offers an interactive live streaming experience where viewers can actively influence content. Streamers gain access to production tools, including multistreaming capabilities. It fosters community engagement and provides a user-friendly interface for diverse content.

**Highlights:** Viewer control for interactive content, Multistreaming to over 30 platforms, High-quality live viewing, Production tools for streamers, User-friendly interface, Community engagement features

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BEAM Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 100 Embers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Embers - Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Embers | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Embers | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Embers | $99.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 Embers | $179.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 Embers | $449.99 | one-time |


### Globalstringers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalstringers/id6499590305)

This platform connects video creators with international media outlets. Showcase your skills to join a talent pool, access project opportunities, and participate in events with potential rewards. Pitch ideas and earn bonuses even without video shooting experience.

**Highlights:** Talent pool for video creators, Access to international media, Project cooperation opportunities, Participate in prize-winning events, Pitch ideas and earn rewards, Content assessment and quantification

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BEAM free?

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

### Is Globalstringers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BEAM or Globalstringers?

BEAM and Globalstringers are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do BEAM or Globalstringers have ads?

Neither BEAM nor Globalstringers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BEAM or Globalstringers?

BEAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Globalstringers every 11 months. Most recently, BEAM was updated on November 3, 2026 and Globalstringers on November 4, 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.*