# Boardcast

> Boardcast (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Webb.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardcast/id6760651714 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Webb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885517571)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardcast/id6760651714/reviews.md

## What is Boardcast?

Boardcast is a live chess tournament spectator app. It connects to relay servers that stream real-time game data from over-the-board chess tournaments. Users can watch multiple games simultaneously in a grid view, follow individual games with move-by-move updates, live clocks, and engine evaluation, view tournament standings and pairings, and save games locally for later review. The app solves the problem of following professional chess tournaments remotely — giving spectators real-time access to moves, positions, and analysis as games unfold on physical boards.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-04-07

- On-device Stockfish 17 -> analyse any position locally, no internet needed
- Broadcast archive -> browse past tournaments with standings and full games
- Upcoming schedule -> see future broadcasts before they go live
- Improved splash screen -> smoother launch experience
- Performance and stability fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-04-01

Eval graph - visualise the game advantage over time
Landscape mode - rotate for a larger board view
Move annotations and game commentary support
Sound effects for moves and game events
Game library - browse completed games
Splash screen and improved empty states
Engine evaluation and accuracy improvements
Performance and stability fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-03-30

No release notes.

## More apps by Matthew Webb

- [Seenit: Movie Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seenit-movie-tracker/id6779915615)
- [Digital Chess Clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-chess-clock/id6785083306)

All apps by Matthew Webb: https://appshunter.io/developer/1885517571

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