Comparison

CrossNode vs Cafe Live

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

Head to head
About

CrossNode

Features
Read full description

CrossNode โ€” Watch, create, and support. CrossNode is a community video platform: watch videos, follow channels, and join live streams. Creators can upload videos, go live, and earn through Super Chat tips. Viewers can browse, comment, like, and send paid Super Chats during streams to support their favorite creators. Features: โ€ข Watch** โ€” Browse videos by category (Bible Study, Prayer, Worship, Service, News) and discover new channels. โ€ข Live streams โ€” Join live video and chat in real time; raise hand, react, and send Super Chats. โ€ข Super Chat โ€” Send paid messages during live streams to stand out and support creators (70% to creator, 30% platform). โ€ข Upload & go live โ€” Creators can upload videos (up to 3 hours on web, 2 GB on mobile) or start a live stream (subscription required for going live). โ€ข Channels & profiles โ€” Create a channel, customize your profile, and grow your audience. โ€ข Verified Creator โ€” Optional subscription for a verified badge, live-streaming, and receiving Super Chat earnings and payouts. โ€ข Privacy & safety โ€” Clear community standards, reporting, and account controls. Account & support: Sign in with email or use Google/Apple. For help, account deletion instructions, or legal info, visit our website: Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Contact & Support.

About

Cafe Live

Features
Read full description

Cafe Live turns your iPhone into a personal multi-stream lounge. Watch up to four live broadcasts at the same time โ€” Twitch, YouTube, and Kick โ€” all on one clean wall, so you never have to choose which stream to miss. YOUR OWN STREAM WALL Mount up to 4 live streams in an adaptive layout and watch them together. Follow multiple tournaments, creators, or events at once โ€” one screen, everything live. WORKS WITH THE PLATFORMS YOU ALREADY WATCH Just paste a channel link or type a name. Cafe Live supports Twitch, YouTube, and Kick, using each platform's official player. CAPTURE THE MOMENT Record short clips while you watch and keep the highlights. Save the best reactions and moments straight to your device. SAVE YOUR CHANNELS Keep your go-to creators one tap away. Add any channel to your saved list and jump back into the action instantly. DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY A fast, focused dark interface built for watching โ€” lightweight, smooth, and made for the stream, not the clutter. Download Cafe Live and build your wall.

Screenshots

CrossNode4 screens
Cafe Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cafe Live at none against CrossNode's shown. CrossNode's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
CrossNode versus Cafe Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossNodeCafe Live
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size83 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIHNM LLCJoris Brouwer

In-app purchases

None

CrossNode

No in-app purchases

None

Cafe Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossNode free?
CrossNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cafe Live free?
Cafe Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossNode or Cafe Live have ads?
CrossNode shows ads; Cafe Live does not.

Other comparisons