# Embr — Live Streams > A fast, native Twitch client for iPhone and iPad: every 7TV, BetterTTV and FrankerFaceZ emote, a Chats tab, Mentions, user cards and moderator tools. Open source. - Page: https://midgarcorp.cc/embr/ - Developer: Midgar Oy (https://midgarcorp.cc/) - Platforms: iPhone, iPad - Category: Entertainment - Price: Free download; in-app purchases: Founding Supporter $9.99, Small tip $1.99, Medium tip $4.99, Large tip $9.99 (US prices) - Current version: 1.3.2 (released 2026-11-04) - Requires: iOS 18.0 or later - App Store rating: 2.0 out of 5 from 1 rating - Age rating: 17+ - Languages: EN, FR, DE, IT, JA, KO, PL, PT, ZH, ES - First released: 2026-07-06 - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/embr-live-streams/id6784940198 - Source code: https://github.com/guitaripod/embr - Support: https://midgarcorp.cc/embr/support/ - Privacy policy: https://midgarcorp.cc/legal/embr/privacy/ ## Watch live. Chat native. A fast, native Twitch client for iPhone and iPad. Streams play in Apple’s own player and keep going in the background, and chat is drawn natively with every emote from Twitch, 7TV, BetterTTV and FrankerFaceZ, across every room you keep open. ## Highlights - Native AVPlayer with picture-in-picture and background audio - Chat with every 7TV, BetterTTV and FrankerFaceZ emote - A Chats tab, Mentions and user cards - Open source, no tracking, your token stays in the Keychain ## Features ### A real native player Live streams, VODs, and clips play in AVPlayer, not a web wrapper. Picture-in-picture, background audio, quality selection, fullscreen, playback speed, latency display, and double-tap to seek — all the controls a native app should have. ### Chat that keeps up Real-time chat over Twitch EventSub with replies, badges, cheermotes, and emote autocomplete. Animated emotes from Twitch, 7TV, BetterTTV, and FrankerFaceZ are merged into a single stream so messages render exactly as your community uses them. Past broadcasts replay their chat in sync with the video, so a VOD feels like the live show. ### Find something to watch Browse live channels and top categories, search across the catalog, and open any stream in a tap. A dedicated Following tab keeps your channels close once you sign in. Star channels to keep them one tap away, show only your favorites in Top, and choose whether Embr opens on Following, Favorites or Top. ### Moderation built in Report or block in a long-press, and pull up full moderator tools when you run a channel. Chat search and per-message actions keep busy rooms manageable. ### Liquid glass, native feel Programmatic UIKit with a premium liquid-glass design, symbol effects on live states, and the snappy, gesture-driven feel of an app built for the platform — not a port. ### Yours to inspect Embr is open source. Browse a stream as a guest with no account, or sign in with Twitch via OAuth when you want Following and chat. Your token lives in the Keychain only, and there is no tracking. ## How it works 1. **Browse**: Open Embr and explore live channels, top categories, and search straight away — no account needed to watch. 2. **Watch**: Tap any stream for native AVPlayer playback with picture-in-picture, background audio, and real-time chat side by side. 3. **Sign in**: Connect your Twitch account with OAuth to follow channels, chat with your emotes, and use moderator tools. ## Pricing **Embr** ($0): - Live streams, VODs and clips in a native player - Chat with 7TV, BTTV and FFZ emotes - Browse as a guest, sign in for Following **Founding Supporter and tips** ($9.99 once · tips from $1.99): - Founding Supporter: themes, accent colors, chat fonts, app icons and a badge everyone in Embr sees - Tips unlock nothing; they keep Embr going - Founding Supporter: $9.99 (once) - Small tip: $1.99 (once) - Medium tip: $4.99 (once) - Large tip: $9.99 (once) US prices shown; your local price appears in the App Store. Founding Supporter unlocks only looks; tips unlock nothing. ## FAQ ### Is Embr affiliated with Twitch? No. Embr is an independent, third-party Twitch client. It is not made, endorsed, or affiliated with Twitch or Amazon. Twitch is a trademark of its owner. ### Do I need a Twitch account to use Embr? No. You can browse live channels, categories, search, and watch streams, VODs, and clips entirely as a guest. Sign in with Twitch only when you want a Following tab, to chat, or to use moderator tools. ### What can the video player do? Embr uses a native AVPlayer for live streams, VODs, and clips, with picture-in-picture, background audio, quality selection, fullscreen, playback speed, latency display, and double-tap to seek. ### Which emotes does chat support? Chat runs over Twitch EventSub in real time and merges animated emotes from Twitch, 7TV, BetterTTV and FrankerFaceZ into one stream, with an emote keyboard that has a section for each, alongside badges, cheermotes, replies and emote autocomplete. ### Can I moderate my channel from Embr? Yes. Turn on Moderator Tools in Settings and, in the channels you moderate, allow or deny AutoMod's held messages, answer unban requests and read the moderation log. A user card adds delete, time out and ban. Anyone can report or block from a message. ### Is my data private? Yes. Embr does not track you. Sign-in uses Twitch's official OAuth, and your access token is stored only in the iOS Keychain on your device. ### Is Embr open source? Yes — Embr is built in the open, and the full source is on GitHub at github.com/guitaripod/embr. ### Which devices does Embr run on? Embr runs on iPhone and iPad, and adapts to iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays. ### Can I keep several chats open? Yes. The Chats tab keeps chats open without their video, with unread and mention counts on each, and Mentions gathers what mentions you from all of them. On iPad, up to three chats sit side by side. ### Does Embr cost anything? No. Watching, chat and browsing are free. Tips and a one-time Founding Supporter purchase are optional; Founding Supporter unlocks only looks, and you can try each one on first. ## What's new in 1.3.2 We now ask for a rating only at a good moment, and never right after you close the tip jar. ## App Store description Embr is a fast, native Twitch client built for iPhone — not a wrapped web view. Streams open in a real AVPlayer with picture-in-picture, background audio, and instant quality switching. Chat is rendered natively so it stays smooth even in the busiest channels. No bloat, no clutter, just watch and chat. Browse without an account. Star the channels you love to keep them one tap away, and sign in with Twitch only when you want your follows and to join the conversation. Every feature is free for everyone. If Embr becomes how you watch, you can leave a tip in Settings. Tips unlock nothing; they just keep the app going. Embr is open source. Embr is an independent, third-party app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Twitch Interactive, Inc. "Twitch" and all related names, marks, and logos are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here only to describe what the app connects to. You sign in with your own Twitch account through Twitch's official OAuth; Embr never sees your password. Use of Twitch is subject to Twitch's own Terms of Service. ## Contact Questions and support: marcus@midgarcorp.cc. More apps by Midgar Oy: https://midgarcorp.cc/apps/ and https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/midgar-oy/id1484270247.