# Switcher vs StreamingTool

The clearest difference is rating: Switcher at 4.6 against StreamingTool's 3.0. Switcher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). StreamingTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Switcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $64.99 per month. StreamingTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Switcher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Switcher has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Switcher ships an update every 2 weeks, StreamingTool fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Switcher | StreamingTool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-live-streaming-app/id908386221/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamingtool-live-studio/id6764296017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 222 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Switcher Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904640672) | [Rasa Kazlauskiene](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895720668) |

## What reviewers say

### Switcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-live-streaming-app/id908386221)

This app allows users to create professional multi-camera live streams and video content from their Apple devices. It supports simultaneous streaming to multiple social platforms and offers features like real-time editing, guest invitations, and donation collection.

**Highlights:** Multi-stream live to multiple platforms simultaneously, Create multi-camera videos and streams, Real-time editing and auto-switching, Invite remote guests, Embed videos and streams on websites, Collect donations and sell subscriptions, ChromaKey/green screen tool

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Switcher Studio Monthly | $64.99 | per month |
| Switcher Suite Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Studio 7-Day Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Studio 30-Day Pass | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Excellent for sports broadcasting
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Audio sync problems
- 🐛 Streaming interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not connecting after updates
- Streaming gets stuck or freezes
- Losing saved settings and configurations
- Facebook integration issues
- Trouble signing up or logging in

**Requested features**

- Add replay/slow-motion feature
- Support for NDI and external cameras
- Improve audio mixer capabilities
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Provide better user guides and documentation


### StreamingTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamingtool-live-studio/id6764296017)

This app helps you prepare and manage live video streams. It offers tools for camera control, media organization, applying beauty effects, and monitoring session messages. It also includes moderation features for reporting inappropriate content.

**Highlights:** Live video session management, Real-time stream duration tracking, Photo and video organization, Adjustable beauty effects, Built-in message panel, Message translation tools, Content moderation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Switcher free?

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

### Is StreamingTool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Switcher or StreamingTool?

Switcher is rated higher. Switcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while StreamingTool averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Switcher or StreamingTool have ads?

StreamingTool shows ads; Switcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Switcher or StreamingTool?

Switcher ships an update every 2 weeks, and StreamingTool fortnightly. Most recently, Switcher was updated on October 26, 2026 and StreamingTool 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.*