Comparison

Chat Stream vs OBS Remote

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

Head to head
About

Chat Stream

Read full description

Easy to use just type in your username and it works well keeps updating as things happen you can easily keep track of all of the details on screen from the app. Everything stays private and on device when you close the app everything clears out. Messages clear over time so that the system memory doesn’t become overloaded. Overall makes for a nice light weight application.

About

OBS Remote

Transform your mobile device into a remote control for OBS Studio. Manage streams, recordings, scenes, and audio with ease, all from your phone or tablet. Offers a customizable interface for a personalized streaming experience.

Highlights
  • Remote stream and recording control
  • Scene switching and management
  • Audio source muting and volume adjustment
  • Virtual camera toggling
  • Replay buffer control
  • Customizable interface with themes and layouts
Features
Read full description

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for OBS Studio! Control your streams and recordings from anywhere in your room β€” no more running back to your computer. RECORDING (FREE) Start and stop recording with a single tap. Monitor recording status in real time. Perfect for content creators who need hands-free control. STREAMING (PRO) Go live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, or any platform with one tap. See your stream status, uptime, and bitrate at a glance. SCENE SWITCHING (PRO) Switch between scenes instantly. Perfect for multi-camera setups, presentations, and professional broadcasts. See all your scenes in a clean grid layout. AUDIO CONTROL (PRO) Mute and unmute audio sources. Adjust volume levels for microphone, desktop audio, and all other sources. Full mixer at your fingertips. VIRTUAL CAMERA (PRO) Toggle OBS Virtual Camera on and off remotely. Great for video calls and virtual meetings. βͺ REPLAY BUFFER (PRO) Start, stop, and save replay buffer clips. Never miss a highlight moment in your gaming sessions. STUDIO MODE (PRO) Enable Studio Mode for professional transitions. Preview scenes before pushing them live. SOURCE VISIBILITY (PRO) Show and hide individual sources within scenes. Toggle overlays, webcams, alerts, and more. SCREENSHOT (PRO) Capture screenshots of your current OBS output instantly from your phone. SPLIT RECORDING & CHAPTERS (PRO) Split your recording into segments or add chapter markers without stopping. Perfect for long recording sessions. CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE 3 Layout Presets β€” Simple, Medium, or Detailed view Customizable Button Grid β€” Show only the controls you need Drag to Reorder β€” Arrange buttons in your preferred order Custom Background Colors β€” Personalize your remote 5 Beautiful Themes β€” Choose the look that suits you EASY SETUP 1. Install OBS Studio with WebSocket plugin 2. Enter your computer's IP address 3. Start controlling OBS from your phone! Works over your local WiFi network via OBS WebSocket protocol. Fast, reliable, and secure. Whether you're a Twitch streamer, YouTube creator, podcast host, or professional broadcaster β€” OBS Remote puts full control of your production in the palm of your hand. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ioscorner.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Chat Stream4 screens
OBS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chat Stream at none against OBS Remote's 3. Chat Stream also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. OBS Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Chat Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Chat Stream versus OBS Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChat StreamOBS Remote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliot WilliamsHuseyin Bagana

In-app purchases

None

Chat Stream

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OBS Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Chat Stream free?
Chat Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBS Remote free?
OBS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chat Stream or OBS Remote have ads?
Neither Chat Stream nor OBS Remote shows ads.

Other comparisons