Step-by-Step Guide: Building a Twitch Clone with Adalo

This comprehensive tutorial will walk you through building a functional live streaming platform using Adalo's no-code platform. While Adalo cannot natively provide true live streaming capabilities like Twitch, you'll learn how to create a working video-sharing platform with live chat, user profiles, channel subscriptions, and video-on-demand features by integrating third-party streaming services.

Key Takeaways

• Build a Twitch-style streaming app in 2-5 weeks without writing code
• Integrate Daily.co for live streaming functionality and YouTube for video embeds
• Create real-time chat, user profiles, follower systems, and subscription monetization
• Publish to iOS, Android, and web from a single build
• Leverage Adalo's built-in database and responsive design for cross-platform compatibility
• Implement payments through Stripe for channel subscriptions and creator support

Prerequisites and Initial Setup

Step 1: Create Your Adalo Account and Choose Your Plan

1. Go to Adalo.com and sign up for a free account
2. Start with the free tier for prototyping (unlimited test apps, 200-500 records)
3. Plan to upgrade to Professional plan at $65/month or $52/month annually for:
   
   • Custom Actions (needed for external API integrations)
   • External Collections
   • 25GB storage for video content
4. Click "Create New App" in your dashboard

Step 2: Configure Your Project for Video Compatibility

1. Select "Responsive App (Adalo 2.0)" (required for Video component compatibility)
2. Name your app (e.g., "StreamLive" or "MyStreaming")
3. Choose "Start from Scratch" (no streaming templates available)
4. Skip pre-made templates—you'll build custom screens for streaming

Step 3: Set Your App Theme

1. Choose a primary color (dark theme recommended: #18181B for Twitch-like aesthetic)
2. Select accent color for CTAs and live indicators (#9146FF purple or #00FF00 green)
3. Pick a modern sans-serif font (Inter, Roboto, or SF Pro)
4. Click "Continue" to enter the visual editor

Building the Database Structure

Step 4: Enhance the Users Collection

1. Click the Database icon in the left sidebar
2. Select the "Users" collection (created automatically)
3. Add these properties (click "+ Add Property" for each):
   
   • Username (Text - unique identifier for channels)
   • Display Name (Text)
   • Profile Image (Image)
   • Banner Image (Image - for channel page)
   • Bio (Text - multiline)
   • User Type (Text) - Values: "Streamer", "Viewer"
   • Is Live (True/False - default: False)
   • Follower Count (Number - default: 0)
   • Subscriber Count (Number - default: 0)
   • Total Views (Number - default: 0)
   • Account Created (Date & Time - automatic)

Step 5: Create the Videos Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Videos"
3. Add these properties:
   
   • Video Title (Text)
   • Video URL (Text - for externally hosted videos)
   • Video File (File - max 50MB; files >40MB may timeout)
   • Thumbnail (Image - compress to <200KB)
   • Description (Text - multiline)
   • Category (Text) - Values: "Gaming", "Music", "Talk Shows", "Creative", "Sports"
   • View Count (Number - default: 0)
   • Like Count (Number - default: 0)
   • Is Live (True/False - default: False)
   • Stream URL (Text - Daily.co room URL for live streams)
   • Duration (Number - in seconds)
   • Upload Date (Date & Time - automatic)
   • Stream Start Time (Date & Time)

Step 6: Create the Comments Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Comments"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Comment Text (Text - multiline, max 500 characters)
   • Timestamp (Date & Time - automatic)
   • Like Count (Number - default: 0)
   • Is Pinned (True/False - default: False)

Step 7: Create the Follows Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Follows"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Followed Date (Date & Time - automatic)
   • Notifications Enabled (True/False - default: True)

Step 8: Create the Subscriptions Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Subscriptions"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Tier (Text) - Values: "Basic ($4.99)", "Pro ($9.99)", "Elite ($24.99)"
   • Start Date (Date & Time - automatic)
   • End Date (Date & Time)
   • Status (Text) - Values: "Active", "Cancelled", "Expired"
   • Stripe Subscription ID (Text)
   • Monthly Amount (Number)

Step 9: Create the Live Streams Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Live Streams"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Stream Title (Text)
   • Daily Room URL (Text - for Daily.co integration)
   • Stream Key (Text - auto-generated unique identifier)
   • Current Viewers (Number - default: 0)
   • Peak Viewers (Number - default: 0)
   • Status (Text) - Values: "Scheduled", "Live", "Ended"
   • Started At (Date & Time)
   • Ended At (Date & Time)

Step 10: Set Up Database Relationships

1. In Videos collection:

• Add relationship to Users: "Creator" (A User can have many Videos)
• Add relationship to Comments: One-to-Many

2. In Comments collection:

• Add relationship to Users: "Commenter" (User writing comment)
• Add relationship to Videos: Many-to-One

3. In Follows collection:

• Add relationship to Users: "Follower" (User doing the following)
• Add relationship to Users: "Followed" (User being followed)

4. In Subscriptions collection:

• Add relationship to Users: "Subscriber"
• Add relationship to Users: "Channel" (Streamer being subscribed to)

5. In Live Streams collection:

• Add relationship to Users: "Streamer"
• Add relationship to Videos: One-to-One (archived stream)

Installing Required Components

Step 11: Install Video Component

The Video component is built into Adalo (no marketplace installation needed). It supports:

• Video files up to 50MB uploaded directly
• External video URLs (YouTube, Vimeo, direct CDN links)
• Custom video players

Important limitation: Files larger than 40MB may timeout during upload. Use external hosting for larger files.

Step 12: Install Chat Component

1. In your screen editor, search for "Chat" in the component panel
2. The chat feature is built-in (no marketplace installation needed)
3. Alternatively, use the Chat feature template for pre-configured functionality

Step 13: Set Up External Video Hosting (Optional but Recommended)

Since Adalo has file size limitations, set up external hosting:

Option 1: YouTube Embedding

• Free, unlimited storage
• Built-in player controls
• Best for public content

Option 2: Vimeo Pro ($20-75/month)

• Privacy controls
• Custom branding
• Higher quality streaming

Option 3: AWS S3 + CloudFront

• Full control over files
• Pay per GB
• Requires technical setup

Step 14: Install Daily.co for Live Streaming

1. Go to Daily.co and create an account
2. Daily.co offers a Daily.co free tier (10,000 minutes/month)
3. Get your API key from the Daily.co dashboard
4. You'll integrate this via Web View component in Adalo

Step 15: Install Stripe Payment Component

1. Go to Adalo Marketplace
2. Search for "Stripe" and install the payment component
3. Create a Stripe account (free)
4. Get your Stripe API keys (test mode first, production later)

Creating User Authentication and Profiles

Step 16: Build the Welcome Screen

1. On the default screen, rename it to "Welcome"
2. Add your app logo (Image component)
3. Add headline text: "Watch, Stream, Connect"
4. Add description: "Join thousands of creators streaming live"
5. Add two buttons:
   
   • "Sign Up" → Link to new screen "Sign Up"
   • "Login" → Link to new screen "Login"

Step 17: Create Sign Up Screen

1. Add new screen "Sign Up"
2. Add Form component connected to Users collection
3. Include these fields:
   
   • Email (Email input)
   • Password (Password input - minimum 8 characters)
   • Display Name (Text input)
   • Username (Text input - lowercase, no spaces)
4. Add Dropdown for User Type:
   
   • Options: "I want to watch streams" (Viewer), "I want to stream" (Streamer)
   • This sets the User Type property
5. Set form submit actions:
   
   • Create new User record
   • If User Type = "Streamer" → Navigate to "Streamer Setup"
   • If User Type = "Viewer" → Navigate to "Browse Streams"

Step 18: Create Streamer Setup Screen

1. Add new screen "Streamer Setup"
2. Add text: "Set up your channel"
3. Add Form to update Logged In User:
   
   • Profile Image (Image Picker)
   • Banner Image (Image Picker)
   • Bio (Text Area - max 300 characters)
   • Category (Dropdown: Gaming, Music, Talk Shows, Creative, Sports)
4. Submit button → Navigate to "Streamer Dashboard"

Step 19: Build User Profile/Channel Page

1. Add new screen "Channel Page"
2. Add hero section:
   
   • Image: Banner Image (full width, 200px height)
   • Overlay with Profile Image (circular, 100px)
   • Display Name (H1 text)
   • Username (smaller text)
   • Follower Count and Subscriber Count
3. Add action buttons:
   
   • Button: "Follow" (visible if not following)
     
     • Action: Create Follow record
     • Update: Followed User → Follower Count +1
   • Button: "Subscribe" → Navigate to "Subscription Tiers"
4. Add tabs section:
   
   • Tab 1: "Videos" - List of past streams/uploads
   • Tab 2: "About" - Bio and channel info
5. Add Custom List of Videos:
   
   • Filter: Creator = This Channel's User
   • Sort by: Upload Date (Newest First)
   • Show: Thumbnail, Title, View Count, Upload Date

Building the Browse and Discovery Interface

Step 20: Create Browse Streams Home Screen

1. Add new screen "Browse Streams"
2. Add top navigation bar:
   
   • Logo (links to this screen)
   • Search icon (links to "Search")
   • Profile icon (links to logged-in user's channel)
3. Add "Live Now" section:
   
   • Text: "Live Channels" with red dot indicator
   • Custom List (horizontal scroll):
     
     • Filter: Videos where Is Live = True
     • Sort by: Current Viewers (Highest First)
     • Show: Thumbnail (with "LIVE" badge), Creator name, Current viewers, Category
4. Add "Recommended For You" section:
   
   • Custom List (grid layout, 2 columns on mobile, 4 on web):
     
     • Filter: Videos where Category matches user's followed channels
     • Show: Thumbnail, Title, Creator, View Count

Performance tip: Enable "Load Items as User Scrolls" on all video lists and limit initial load to 10-15 items to avoid slowdowns.

Step 21: Build Category Browse Screen

1. Add new screen "Category"
2. Pass category name as screen parameter
3. Add header with category name
4. Add filter chips:
   
   • "Live Now"
   • "Most Viewed"
   • "Recent"
5. Add Custom List of videos:
   
   • Filter: Category = Screen Parameter
   • Additional filters based on selected chip
   • Grid layout optimized for thumbnails

Step 22: Create Search Screen

1. Add new screen "Search"
2. Add Text Input with:
   
   • Placeholder: "Search for streams, creators, or categories"
   • Update a custom "Search Query" property on change
3. Add results section with Custom List:
   
   • Filter: Videos where Title contains Search Query OR Creator → Display Name contains Search Query
   • Show: All matching results with thumbnails

Building the Video Player and Live Stream Interface

Step 23: Create Video Player Screen

1. Add new screen "Video Player"
2. Add Video component:
   
   • Source: Current Video → Video URL (for external) OR Video File
   • Height: 60% of screen on mobile, 70% on web
   • Auto-play: True
   • Controls: True
3. Below video player, add info section:
   
   • Text: Current Video → Video Title (H2)
   • Text: Current Video → View Count + " views"
   • Creator info bar:
     
     • Profile Image (clickable → Channel Page)
     • Display Name
     • Button: "Follow" (conditional: only show if not following)
4. Add engagement buttons:
   
   • Button: "👍 Like" with Like Count
     
     • Action: Increment Current Video → Like Count
   • Button: "Share" → System share sheet

Step 24: Implement Live Stream Viewer Interface

1. Add new screen "Live Stream"
2. Add Web View component (for Daily.co integration):
   
   • URL: Current Live Stream → Daily Room URL
   • Height: 65% of screen
3. Add stream info overlay:
   
   • "🔴 LIVE" indicator
   • Current viewers count
   • Stream title
4. Add live chat section (35% of screen):
   
   • Use built-in Chat component OR
   • Custom List of Comments (auto-refreshing every 3 seconds)
   • Text Input for new messages
   • Submit action: Create Comment record

Note: True real-time updates aren't supported in Adalo. Use countdown timers to refresh data every 3-5 seconds for live chat simulation.

Step 25: Build Live Chat Component

1. In your Live Stream screen, add chat container
2. Add Custom List of Comments:
   
   • Filter: Video = Current Video
   • Sort by: Timestamp (Newest Last)
   • Show: Commenter → Profile Image, Commenter → Username, Comment Text
   • Set to auto-scroll to bottom
3. Below list, add message input:
   
   • Text Input: Multi-line, placeholder "Say something..."
   • Button: "Send"
     
     • Action: Create Comment record with Commenter = Logged In User, Video = Current Video
   • Clear input after send
4. Add Countdown Timer (hidden):
   
   • Duration: 5 seconds
   • On completion: Refresh list → Restart timer
   • This simulates real-time updates

Building the Streamer Dashboard and Go-Live Flow

Step 26: Create Streamer Dashboard

1. Add new screen "Streamer Dashboard"
2. Add top metrics cards:
   
   • Text: Logged In User → Follower Count + " followers"
   • Text: Logged In User → Subscriber Count + " subscribers"
   • Text: Total views across all videos (sum formula)
3. Add quick actions:
   
   • Button: "Go Live" → Navigate to "Start Stream"
   • Button: "Upload Video" → Navigate to "Upload"
   • Button: "View Analytics" → Navigate to "Analytics"
4. Add recent videos list:
   
   • Custom List of Videos
   • Filter: Creator = Logged In User
   • Sort by: Upload Date (Newest First)
   • Limit: 5 items
   • Show: Thumbnail, Title, View Count, Upload Date

Step 27: Build Start Stream Setup Screen

1. Add new screen "Start Stream"
2. Add stream configuration form:
   
   • Text Input: Stream Title
   • Dropdown: Category
   • Text Area: Description (optional)
   • Image Picker: Custom Thumbnail (optional)
3. Add Button: "Go Live"
   
   • Action 1: Create Live Stream record
   • Action 2: Use Custom Action to create Daily.co room via API
   • Action 3: Update Live Stream → Daily Room URL with API response
   • Action 4: Update Logged In User → Is Live = True
   • Action 5: Create Video record with Is Live = True, Stream URL = Daily Room URL
   • Navigate to "Broadcasting" screen

Note: This requires Professional plan for Custom Actions (65/month or $52/month annually).

Step 28: Create Broadcasting Screen

1. Add new screen "Broadcasting"
2. Add Web View component:
   
   • URL: Current Live Stream → Daily Room URL + "?enableScreenShare=true"
   • Height: 60% of screen
3. Add stream controls:
   
   • Button: "End Stream"
     
     • Action 1: Update Live Stream → Status = "Ended"
     • Action 2: Update Logged In User → Is Live = False
     • Action 3: Update Video → Is Live = False
     • Navigate back to Dashboard
4. Add live stats panel:
   
   • Current viewers (use countdown timer to refresh every 10 seconds)
   • Stream duration
   • Total chat messages
5. Add chat moderator view (same as viewer chat but with delete options)

Step 29: Implement Video Upload Flow

1. Add new screen "Upload Video"
2. Add upload form:
   
   • File Picker: Video File (remember <50MB limit)
   • Alternative: Text Input for Video URL (YouTube, Vimeo, or CDN)
   • Image Picker: Thumbnail
   • Text Input: Title
   • Text Area: Description
   • Dropdown: Category
3. Add processing note:
   
   • Text: "Note: Files larger than 40MB may timeout. Use YouTube or Vimeo URLs for larger videos."
4. Submit button:
   
   • Action: Create Video record
   • Show success message
   • Navigate to "My Videos"

Implementing Subscription Monetization

Step 30: Set Up Stripe Integration

1. In Adalo Marketplace, ensure Stripe component is installed
2. In app settings, add Stripe API keys:
   
   • Test keys for development
   • Live keys for production (after testing)
3. Note: Stripe transaction fees apply (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction)

Step 31: Create Subscription Tiers Screen

1. Add new screen "Subscription Tiers"
2. Add channel info header:
   
   • Creator profile image and name
   • Current subscriber count
3. Add tier cards (use List or individual components):
   
   • Tier 1: Basic - $4.99/month
     
     • Custom emotes
     • Subscriber badge
     • Ad-free viewing
   • Tier 2: Pro - $9.99/month
     
     • Everything in Basic
     • Subscriber-only chat
     • Early video access
   • Tier 3: Elite - $24.99/month
     
     • Everything in Pro
     • Monthly video call with creator
     • Name in credits
4. Each tier has Button: "Subscribe"
   
   • Navigate to "Payment" screen with tier parameter

Step 32: Build Payment Screen

1. Add new screen "Payment"
2. Add subscription summary:
   
   • Selected tier name and price
   • Billing frequency (monthly recurring)
3. Add Stripe Payment component:
   
   • Amount: Selected Tier → Monthly Amount * 100 (Stripe uses cents)
   • Create subscription: True
   • Save payment method: True
4. Add payment form fields:
   
   • Card number
   • Expiry date
   • CVC
   • Billing zip code
5. On successful payment:
   
   • Create Subscription record
   • Update Channel → Subscriber Count +1
   • Show success message
   • Navigate to Channel Page

Step 33: Add Donation/Tipping Feature

1. On Video Player screen, add Button: "💰 Support Creator"
2. Create "Tip" screen:
   
   • Quick amount buttons: $2, $5, $10, $25
   • Custom amount input
   • Message to creator (optional text input)
3. Add Stripe Payment component for one-time payment
4. On completion:
   
   • Create payment record
   • Show "Thank you" message
   • Optionally: Display tip message in chat with badge

Building Additional Features

Step 34: Implement Following System

1. Create "Following" screen for users to see followed channels
2. Add Custom List of Follows:
   
   • Filter: Follower = Logged In User
   • Sort by: Followed Date (Newest First)
   • Show: Followed → Profile Image, Display Name, Is Live status
3. Add notification indicators:
   
   • Red dot when followed channel goes live
   • Badge count of unwatched streams

Step 35: Create Notifications System

1. Configure push notifications:
   
   • Request permission on first app launch
   • Store notification tokens in Users collection
2. Set up notification triggers:
   
   • When streamer goes live: Send to all followers
   • When someone subscribes: Notify channel owner
   • When video gets 100 likes: Notify creator
3. Add in-app notifications list:
   
   • Screen showing recent notifications
   • Mark as read functionality

Step 36: Build Search and Discovery Enhancements

1. Add trending section to Browse screen:
   
   • Calculate: Videos with highest view count in last 24 hours
   • Show horizontal scrolling list
2. Add "Suggested Channels" based on:
   
   • Categories user watches most
   • Channels followed by people user follows
3. Add hashtag system:
   
   • Allow hashtags in video descriptions
   • Make hashtags clickable → Filter videos by hashtag

Step 37: Create Analytics Dashboard for Streamers

1. Add "Analytics" screen (visible only to streamers)
2. Add date range selector (Last 7 days, Last 30 days, All time)
3. Display metrics:
   
   • Total views
   • Average viewers per stream
   • Subscriber growth chart
   • Revenue (if subscriptions enabled)
   • Top performing videos list
4. Add Custom List of videos with performance data:
   
   • Views, average watch time, engagement rate

Step 38: Implement Moderation Tools

1. Add "Moderators" collection:
   
   • Relationship to Users (channel owner)
   • Relationship to Users (moderator)
   • Permissions level
2. In chat component, add moderation buttons (visible only to channel owner and mods):
   
   • Delete message
   • Timeout user (ban from chat for duration)
   • Ban user permanently
3. Create "Banned Users" collection to track bans

Step 39: Add Clips and Highlights

1. Create "Clips" collection:
   
   • Relationship to Videos (source video)
   • Start time (number - seconds)
   • End time (number - seconds)
   • Clip Title
   • Creator (user who clipped)
2. Add Button on Video Player: "Create Clip"
   
   • Show timestamp selector
   • Max duration: 60 seconds
   • Create Clip record
3. Add Clips section to Channel Page

Step 40: Create Playlist Feature

1. Add "Playlists" collection:
   
   • Playlist Name
   • Description
   • Creator relationship
   • Is Public (True/False)
2. Add many-to-many relationship between Playlists and Videos
3. On Video Player screen, add Button: "Add to Playlist"
   
   • Show list of user's playlists
   • Create playlist-video relationship
4. Add "Playlists" tab to user profiles

Working with Platform Limitations

Step 41: Handle Video Size Restrictions

Since Adalo limits uploads to <50MB (with 40MB safe threshold):

1. For streamers uploading directly:
   
   • Add file size validator
   • Show compression tutorial
   • Recommend external hosting for long videos
2. Primary solution: External hosting
   
   • YouTube URLs (free, unlimited)
   • Vimeo Pro ($20-75/month for privacy controls)
   • AWS S3 + CloudFront (pay per GB, full control)
3. Store only URL in database, not file itself
4. Use Video component's URL field instead of file upload

Step 42: Implement Real-Time Workarounds

Adalo doesn't support true real-time:

1. For live chat:
   
   • Use Countdown Timer components (hidden)
   • Refresh chat list every 3-5 seconds
   • Display "New messages" indicator
2. For viewer counts:
   
   • Update every 10 seconds
   • Use server-side increment (Custom Action)
3. For notifications:
   
   • Use push notifications for major events
   • In-app banner for updates

Step 43: Optimize Performance for Video Lists

When displaying 100+ videos:

1. Enable pagination on all lists:
   
   • "Load Items as User Scrolls" setting
   • Initial load: 10-15 items maximum
2. Compress thumbnails:
   
   • Resize to 320x180px
   • Use Imgix URL parameters (?q=30) for quality optimization
3. Use categories to split large catalogs
4. Implement search with filters instead of showing all videos

Step 44: Address Live Streaming Limitations

Adalo cannot natively stream webcam/screen:

Solution: Daily.co integration

1. Daily.co provides free tier (10,000 minutes/month)
2. Use Web View component to embed Daily.co rooms
3. Alternative services:
   
   • Agora.io (more features, higher cost)
   • Twilio Video (enterprise-grade)
4. For simpler use case: YouTube Live embed
   
   • Stream to YouTube
   • Embed YouTube Live player in Video component

Testing Your Streaming App

Step 45: Create Test Data

1. Set up test accounts:
   
   • 3-4 viewer accounts
   • 5-6 streamer accounts with different categories
2. Upload sample videos:
   
   • Mix of short clips (<5MB) and external URLs
   • Various categories and thumbnails
3. Create test interactions:
   
   • Follow relationships
   • Comments and likes
   • Mock live streams (using Daily.co test rooms)

Step 46: Test Core User Flows

1. Viewer Flow:
   
   • Sign up → Browse → Watch video → Like/Comment → Follow channel → Subscribe
2. Streamer Flow:
   
   • Sign up → Set up channel → Go live → End stream → View analytics → Upload video
3. Monetization Flow:
   
   • Subscribe to channel → Payment success → Access subscriber features
4. Chat Flow:
   
   • Send message → See message appear → Refresh simulation works

Step 47: Test Across Platforms

1. Use Adalo web previewer for desktop testing
2. Download Adalo mobile app for iOS/Android testing
3. Check responsive layouts:
   
   • Video player sizing
   • Chat interface
   • Navigation elements
4. Test on physical devices (not just simulator)

Step 48: Performance and Load Testing

1. Create lists with 50+ videos and test scroll performance
2. Simulate multiple chat messages (10+ per second)
3. Check thumbnail loading times
4. Test with slow network conditions
5. Monitor memory usage on mobile devices

Publishing Your Streaming App

Step 49: Prepare External Services for Production

1. Daily.co:
   
   • Upgrade from free tier if needed
   • Set up production API keys
   • Configure domain restrictions
2. Stripe:
   
   • Complete account verification
   • Switch from test to live API keys
   • Set up bank account for payouts
3. Video Hosting:
   
   • Set up CDN (if using S3)
   • Configure CORS headers
   • Implement access controls

Step 50: Configure App Settings for Launch

1. Set app icon and splash screen
2. Add privacy policy and terms of service (required for app stores)
3. Set up custom domain (requires Starter plan minimum - $45/month or $36/month annually)
4. Configure push notification certificates
5. Set up customer support email/chat

Step 51: Publish to Web

1. In Adalo editor, click "Publish" button
2. Choose "Web App"
3. Publishing options:
   
   • Free tier: Adalo subdomain only (yourapp.adaloapp.com)
   • Starter plan: Custom domain ($45/month or $36 annual)
4. DNS setup:
   
   • Add CNAME record pointing to Adalo servers
   • Wait for propagation (up to 48 hours)
5. Manual publishing control prevents disruption during updates

Step 52: Publish to iOS App Store

1. Requirements:
   
   • Apple Developer account: $99/year
   • Starter plan or higher for app store publishing
   • App icons in required sizes
   • Screenshots for App Store listing
2. In Adalo, click "Publish" → "iOS"
3. Complete App Store submission:
   
   • App name, description, keywords
   • Category: Photo & Video or Entertainment
   • Privacy policy URL (required)
4. Apple review time: 1-3 days typically

Step 53: Publish to Android/Google Play

1. Requirements:
   
   • Google Play Developer account: $25 one-time fee
   • Starter plan or higher
2. In Adalo, click "Publish" → "Android"
3. Complete Google Play submission:
   
   • App details and graphics
   • Content rating questionnaire
   • Target audience
4. Google review time: Usually within 24-48 hours

Note: All Adalo components work across web and native platforms automatically.

Scaling and Maintenance

Step 54: Monitor App Performance

1. Track key metrics in Adalo dashboard:
   
   • Monthly app actions usage (avoid overages)
   • Database storage consumption
   • Number of active users
2. Set up external analytics:
   
   • Google Analytics for web version
   • Mixpanel or Amplitude for user behavior
3. Monitor 99%+ app uptime (Adalo's average)

Step 55: Plan for Growth

When you reach these thresholds, consider upgrading:

1. Starter → Professional ($65/month or $52/month annually):

• Need Custom Actions for advanced integrations
• Require External Collections for scaling
• Want geolocation features
• Need 2 published apps

2. Professional → Team ($200/month or $160/month annually):

• Managing 5+ published apps
• Need 10 editors (team collaboration)
• Require Collections API
• Want Xano integration for external database

3. Team → Business ($250/month or $200/month annually):

• Need unlimited editors
• Require priority support
• Managing 10+ published apps
• Need 500GB storage for extensive video catalogs

Step 56: Handle Scaling Challenges

When approaching 10,000+ concurrent users:

1. Database optimization:
   
   • Use External Collections for heavy data
   • Implement Xano integration (Team plan required)
   • Optimize database queries and relationships
2. Video hosting:
   
   • Move all videos to external CDN
   • Implement progressive loading
   • Use adaptive bitrate streaming
3. Chat performance:
   
   • Limit visible messages to last 100
   • Archive old chat messages
   • Consider external chat service for high-volume streams

Step 57: Iterate Based on User Feedback

1. Add feedback collection:
   
   • In-app survey forms
   • Rating prompts after key actions
   • Email feedback link
2. Common feature requests to consider:
   
   • Offline video downloads (not supported in Adalo)
   • Picture-in-picture mode (limited support)
   • Advanced moderation tools
   • Multi-language support

Why Adalo is the Right Choice for Your Streaming Platform

Building a live streaming platform traditionally requires 6+ months and up to $100,000+ in development costs. Adalo changes this equation by enabling you to create a functional streaming app in weeks with up to 70% cost reduction.

Cross-Platform Publishing from One Build

Adalo's platform allows you to publish cross-platform (iOS, Android, and web) simultaneously. This means your streaming community can access your platform regardless of their device preference. The responsive design automatically adapts your interface for different screen sizes, and all components work seamlessly across platforms.

True No-Code Simplicity

Unlike platforms that require technical knowledge or coding experience, Adalo delivers on its promise of true no-code simplicity. The visual drag-and-drop builder means you're spending time on your streaming community and content strategy, not debugging code or learning programming languages.

Built-In Database and Backend

Adalo provides a built-in relational database with custom formulas and AND/OR logic, eliminating the need to configure separate backend services. This integrated approach means your user data, video metadata, chat messages, and subscription records all live in one place—and you're not paying for multiple services or managing complex integrations.

Flexible Growth Path

Start validating your streaming platform idea on the free tier with unlimited test apps. When you're ready to launch, the Starter plan at $36/month (annual billing) gets your app live with custom domain and app store publishing. As your platform grows, upgrade paths provide more storage, editors, and advanced features like Custom Actions without requiring a complete rebuild.

Proven Track Record

Adalo apps have powered over 1 million apps, registered 2+ million end-users, and process 20+ million daily data requests. The platform maintains 99%+ average uptime, ensuring your streaming community can access content reliably.

Active Ecosystem and Support

The component marketplace offers 50+ additional components built by verified developers, including essential features for streaming apps like payment processing, advanced chat, and media players. When you need expert help, the Adalo Experts program connects you with experienced no-code developers who specialize in building complex applications.

Get started building your Twitch clone today with Adalo's no-code platform and join thousands of makers bringing their app ideas to life without writing a single line of code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I build a live streaming app for free with Adalo?

Yes, you can build and test a live streaming app using Adalo's free tier, which includes unlimited test apps and 200-500 records. However, you'll need to upgrade to at least the Starter plan ($36-45/month) to publish to custom domains and app stores. For live streaming functionality specifically, you'll need the Professional plan ($52-65/month) to access Custom Actions for integrating services like Daily.co. Keep in mind that video hosting services like Daily.co offer free tiers (10,000 minutes/month), so your initial costs can be kept minimal during the testing phase.

What video streaming services integrate with Adalo for live streaming?

Adalo cannot natively stream, but integrates with third-party services via Web View components. The primary options include Daily.co (which offers a free tier with 10,000 minutes per month), Agora.io for enterprise-grade streaming, and Twilio Video for advanced features. For pre-recorded video content, you can embed YouTube videos directly using Adalo's built-in Video component, or host videos on Vimeo Pro or AWS S3 with CloudFront for more control. These integrations require the Professional plan for Custom Actions.

How much does it cost to publish a Twitch clone built with Adalo to app stores?

Publishing to app stores requires the Starter plan minimum ($36/month with annual billing or $45/month). Beyond the Adalo subscription, you'll need an Apple Developer account at $99/year to publish to the iOS App Store, and a Google Play account at $25 one-time fee for Android. Therefore, your first-year total publishing costs would be approximately $556-$664 (Adalo Starter annual + Apple + Google), compared to $100,000+ in traditional development. Note that for advanced features like live streaming integration, you'll need the Professional plan at $52-65/month, bringing first-year costs to approximately $748-$904.

Does Adalo support real-time chat functionality for streaming apps?

Yes, Adalo provides real-time chat through built-in chat components and feature templates. However, it's important to note that Adalo doesn't support real-time like WebSockets. Instead, you'll need to implement a workaround using Countdown Timer components that refresh the chat list every 3-5 seconds to simulate real-time messaging. This approach works well for most streaming chat use cases, though there may be a slight delay between when messages are sent and when they appear for other users. For higher-volume chat requirements, you can integrate external chat services using Custom Actions available on the Professional plan.

Can I monetize my Adalo streaming app with subscriptions and payments?

Yes, Adalo supports monetization through Stripe integration available as a marketplace component. You can implement subscription tiers (like Twitch subscriptions), one-time tips/donations, and pay-per-view content. The Stripe component works with all paid plans starting from Starter, though you'll want Professional for more advanced payment workflows. Keep in mind that Stripe charges fees on top of your Adalo subscription. You can create multiple subscription tiers, save payment methods for recurring billing, and track revenue through the Subscriptions collection in your database. For more advanced monetization like in-app purchases on mobile, you can use the IAPHUB integration available in the marketplace.