# Orbit vs Live Stream Social

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit at none against Live Stream Social's 10. Orbit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (20 vs 4). Live Stream Social's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Stream Social sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Stream Social holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Orbit ships an update every 3 days, Live Stream Social every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Live Stream Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-live-streaming/id6742571147/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-stream-social/id6748924977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 290 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Live, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799035082) | [Elijah Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654208318) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-live-streaming/id6742571147)

This platform allows creators to broadcast live, interact with their audience through chat and games, and collaborate with guests. It provides persistent community spaces for ongoing engagement beyond live sessions.

**Highlights:** Live streaming, Interactive chat, Co-streaming with guests, Persistent community spaces, Interactive games, Real-time collaboration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Stream Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-stream-social/id6748924977)

Connect with creators and others through live streaming, interactive games, and real-time chat. Build genuine social connections, discover new interests, and engage in private video rooms. Support creators and enjoy exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Watch live streams from creators worldwide, Real-time community chat and engagement, One-on-one video rooms, Interactive games and social activities, Support creators with virtual points, Stream live and earn from viewers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Stream Social Weekly | $39.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $399.99 | per year |
| Live Stream Social Chat Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Live Stream Social Chat Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Live Stream Social Chat Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| Live Stream Social Chat Points | $59.99 | one-time |
| Live Stream Social Chat Points | $99.99 | one-time |
| Live Stream Social Chat Points | $199.99 | one-time |
| Live Stream Social Chat Points | $349.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is Live Stream Social free?

Live Stream Social is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit or Live Stream Social?

Live Stream Social is rated higher. Orbit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Live Stream Social averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Orbit or Live Stream Social have ads?

Orbit shows ads; Live Stream Social does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit or Live Stream Social?

Orbit ships an update every 3 days, and Live Stream Social every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orbit was updated on October 22, 2026 and Live Stream Social 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.*