Steamer and audience interaction apps

The issue

As streaming is becoming more and more popular i have noticed one type of an app which isn't being build : applications which allow streamers to interact with their audience. The best way to build these would be to create websites and web applications which work on browsers. Although creating android or desktop applications might not be a bad idea either.

What type of applications do i mean?


Twitch is already creating games and video sharing methods which allow audience and streamer interactions. The great thing is that they don't hold a monopoly over it and anyone can build one of these apps. One example i can give is Straw poll. Streamers use it in order to create polls and get quick poll results regarding any question they may have to their audience. I believe there could be more of these kinds of applications.

How do you monetize them?

The most basic method of monetization is through advertisements. Thought this can only be profitable if there are enough users. Another way is to create premium features. A lot of mobile games implement this tactic. They create a game which can be downloaded for free but if you want access to all of the features you need to pay up. This strategy could work for websites too.

My own example

I recently created linkittv which is an example about what i am talking about. It allows streamers to watch videos suggested by their audience. If it proves to be popular among streamers, i plan on creating premium features. These premium features would be locked behind a paywall.