# LocusCast

> Mobile audio streaming app for the Locustream SoundMap project. (iPhone/iPad app by stephane cousot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locuscast/id866992547 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [stephane cousot](https://appshunter.io/developer/866992550)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locuscast/id866992547/reviews.md

## What is LocusCast?

LocusCast is a mobile audio streaming app for the Locustream SoundMap project : http://locusonus.org/soundmap/.
This app for IOS allows you to stream easily a mono or stereo oggvorbis stream to the locustream soundmap from your iPhone and/or your iPad device. It will automatically locates your stream on the map using GPS. 

List of Features :
- Synchronised with your locustream soundmap account
- High quality mono/stereo stream
- Ogg encoding
- Persistent location using GPS
- Persistent stream connection (auto reconnect mode)
- Works with wifi or 3G networks


Continued use of audio recording and GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Live audio streaming
- GPS location tagging
- High quality mono/stereo stream
- Ogg encoding
- Persistent stream connection
- Syncs with SoundMap account


## Frequently asked questions about LocusCast

### What is LocusCast?

LocusCast is a mobile application that allows users to stream live audio directly to the Locustream SoundMap project. It utilizes GPS to automatically tag the stream's location on the map.

### Does LocusCast have ads?

No, LocusCast does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application.

### What devices does LocusCast support?

LocusCast is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How does LocusCast handle stream connections?

LocusCast features a persistent stream connection with an auto-reconnect mode, ensuring your broadcast continues even if the connection is temporarily interrupted.

### What is the audio quality of LocusCast streams?

LocusCast supports high-quality mono or stereo streaming using the Ogg Vorbis encoding format.

### Can LocusCast be used offline?

LocusCast requires an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or 3G) to stream audio and locate your stream on the map. It does not support offline streaming.

### What is the age rating for LocusCast?

LocusCast has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is LocusCast updated?

The latest version of LocusCast is 2.3, last updated on May 20, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2026-05-20

- Add Opus codec support (version 1.3.1)
- Add dark/night mode
- Update Ogg library to version to 1.3.6
- Update Vorbis library to version 1.3.7
- Update JsonCpp library version to 1.9.7

### 2.2 — 2021-01-24

- Add MP3 codec support
- Add IOS 14 support and requirements

### 2.1 — 2020-01-25

- Add IOS 13 support and requirements
- User interface improvements
- Audio encoder update
- Fix touch gestures

### 2.0 — 2015-10-10

- Add stereo stream support
- Advanced audio settings
- Location service management
- Auto reconnect mode
- Stabilities and interface improvements.

### 1.1 — 2014-05-23

- add tweet support
- minor UI improvements

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