# Stream buddy

> Chat, text to speech and more for Twitch, YouTube and Kick live Streaming.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.streamomation.streamerchat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.streamomation.streamerchat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.streamomation.streamerchat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Streamomation
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 21,767
- **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (110 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.015
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2022-05-22
- **Publisher country:** BE
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamomation.streamerchat)
- **Website:** [https://www.streamomation.com](https://www.streamomation.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.streamomation.com/policy](https://www.streamomation.com/policy)

## Description

Stream buddy is a powerful companion app designed for outdoor IRL livestreaming on Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. It consolidates chat from all three platforms, allowing streamers to manage interactions seamlessly. The app integrates with StreamElements for alerts and media requests, supports text-to-speech with customizable AI voices, and provides full moderation tools including support for BTTV, FFZ, and 7TV emotes.

Additionally, Stream buddy connects to OBS via websocket, enabling control over scenes and media sources through a fully configurable Stream board with buttons and sliders. Other handy features include disabling followers-only mode temporarily during raids, loading offline messages, and customizing username colors. Created by streamers for streamers, it offers dedicated Discord support to assist with any questions or feedback, ensuring your livestreaming experience is smooth and interactive.

## Rankings

- #419,618 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.streamomation.streamerchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Stream Buddy is highly regarded as a powerful, versatile app for IRL streamers, allowing control over chat, stream management, and integration with various streaming tools. The developer's responsiveness and regular updates are praised. However, recurring issues include app crashes, login problems (especially with Kick), and the need to pay for certain platform connections like YouTube. Some users also mention missing features and usability concerns like starting streams. Overall, it's viewed as an excellent app improving IRL streaming convenience but could benefit from stability improvements and expanded features.

### Pros

- Excellent for IRL streaming, allowing streamers to manage chat and stream controls on the go.
- Supports integration with multiple services like TTS, Sound Alerts, Belabox remote, OBS, and Streamlabs.
- Frequent updates and responsive developer engagement with the community.
- Helps streamers without multiple monitors by consolidating chat and stream management.
- Easy setup and useful for streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously.

### Cons

- Requires payment to connect to platforms like YouTube, which some users find off-putting.
- App crashes frequently according to some users, impacting reliability.
- Login issues with platforms such as Kick, making it unusable for some.
- Missing some features like RTSP server connection and improved chat readability options (e.g., text translation and color choices).
- Some users find it confusing to start streaming due to unclear UI or instructions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.streamomation.streamerchat)