Comparison

LiveBag vs Playstream Network

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

Head to head
About

LiveBag

Stream and discover live youth sports games from verified locations. Watch replays, follow creators, and support them through tips or pay-per-view. Creators can earn by broadcasting and unlocking premium tools.

Highlights
  • Live game discovery via map and feed
  • Up to 60-day replays
  • Creator following and notifications
  • Creator monetization (tips, PPV)
  • GPS-verified location streaming
  • COPPA-compliant safety features
Features
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LiveBag is the live streaming app built for youth sports. Every broadcast is pinned to a GPS-verified location, so you know your creator is actually at the game. WATCH • Discover live games on the home feed and a "near me" map • Watch replays for up to 60 days • Follow your favorite creators so you never miss a stream • Support creators with tips • Unlock premium streams with pay-per-view • Request specific games — creators set the price and go live for you BROADCAST • Go Live from any verified location in a few taps • 7-layer anti-spoofing keeps the platform trustworthy • Earn from tips, PPV, and game requests • Creator Premium unlocks advanced tools BUILT FOR FAMILIES • COPPA-compliant age gate (13+) • Parent linking and approval for minor creators (13-17) • Parental payment controls — parents approve tips and PPV purchases • Zero tolerance for harassment, explicit content, and location fraud • Block and report tools for every user PRIVACY & SAFETY • Live location is used only for GPS verification during streaming • End-to-end encrypted transport for every stream • Payments processed by Stripe — card details never touch our servers • Full data deletion available anytime from your profile LiveBag is free to download. Optional in-app purchases apply for Creator Premium, stream tips, pay-per-view access, and game requests. Minimum age: 13. By using LiveBag you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy : https://livebag.app/privacy Terms & Condition : https://livebag.app/terms

About

Playstream Network

Features
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Playstream brings live sport and on-demand video together in one app, built to give athletes, schools, clubs, and communities across Africa a professional stage. Catch live matches and events as they happen, streamed in HD with minimal buffering. When you can't watch live, browse the on-demand library and pick up any match or show on your own schedule. Playstream exists because too much talent goes unseen. A school match, a club fixture, a community game, these moments deserve the same quality coverage as the biggest leagues. This app puts that coverage in reach of every player, coach, parent, and fan, no matter where the game is being played. Key features: Live streaming of sporting events, available the moment the action starts. On-demand video library, browsable by category, so there is always something to watch. Built for mobile, with a fast, simple interface designed for viewing on the go. Create an account to save your preferences and pick up where you left off. Regular content updates, with more live events and on-demand titles added over time. Whether you're following your local team live or catching up on a match you missed, Playstream keeps grassroots and community sport visible, and gives every athlete a chance to be seen.

Screenshots

LiveBag4 screens
Playstream Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playstream Network at none against LiveBag's 2. Playstream Network also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LiveBag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Playstream Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LiveBag versus Playstream Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveBagPlaystream Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB67 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIngenuity Management GroupPlaystream Network

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LiveBag

Subscriptions2
  • Creator Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Creator Premium Yearly$95.991 Year
None

Playstream Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveBag free?
LiveBag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playstream Network free?
Playstream Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveBag or Playstream Network have ads?
Neither LiveBag nor Playstream Network shows ads.

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