# Owncasts — Watch independent live streams > Watch independent live streams and get notified when streamers go live. (iPhone/iPad app by Gabe Kangas.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncasts/id6451178968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gabe Kangas](https://appshunter.io/developer/395148234) - Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 3.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 25 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-01-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncasts/id6451178968/reviews.md ## What is Owncasts? Add your favorite Owncast-powered live streams to watch on the go. Get notified when streamers go live so you'll never miss out. If you're an Owncast streamer, you can stream to your personal instance directly from this app! ## Key features - Watch independent live streams - Get notified when streamers go live - Aggregate Owncast-powered content - On-the-go viewing ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncasts/id6451178968/reviews.md ### 3/5 — iPhone Yes : iPad No *2025-03-13* I’ve enjoyed this streaming app on my iPhone for a few weeks now, so it seemed natural to install it on my iPad. While it streams nicely on the iPhone, on the iPad the only thing I can get to stream is a video about the app that is embedded into the app. I can’t get any of the streaming channels to play on the iPad. The video thumbnail will blink when tapped but nothing more. The introduction page and embedded video remain. Restarting the app (side window) shows changes in scenes/programming, which implies that the app is capable of connecting to the servers. This only serves to complicate things. **Developer response:** iPad support is much better now! ### 3/5 — It’s good, but it could be great. *2024-07-04* A stream has one function: to have a shared interaction with people. And while this app is miles above where we used to be, the thing that prevents me from using it is there is no stream chat! That takes away half of what people do when watching a stream. Add a tab by the about/links button for chat, and give people the ability to talk to interact just as is on each instance! 😊 It’s a critical feature for ensuring usage of the app! **Developer response:** The newest release of this app now supports chat. ## Frequently asked questions about Owncasts ### What is Owncasts? Owncasts is a self-hosted, open-source live video streaming server software. This application allows you to watch streams hosted on Owncast instances. ### Does Owncasts have ads? No, Owncasts is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted viewing experience. ### How often is Owncasts updated? The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on January 21, 2024. Updates are provided by the developer, Gabe Kangas, to improve functionality and reliability. ### What devices can I use Owncasts on? Owncasts is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, offering a versatile viewing experience across multiple Apple devices. ### What is the age rating for Owncasts? Owncasts has an age rating of 17+. This is based on content that may not be suitable for younger audiences. ### Is Owncasts free to use? Yes, Owncasts is completely free to download and use. There are no costs associated with accessing its features or watching streams. ### What do users think of Owncasts? Owncasts has an average rating of 3.9 stars from 7 ratings. User feedback indicates a generally positive reception, though specific sentiment details are not provided. ### Can I stream my own content with Owncasts? This application is designed for watching existing Owncast-powered streams. It does not currently support self-hosting or broadcasting your own live content. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-16 It's been a while! If you're an Owncast streamer yourself, now you can stream while mobile using Owncasts. And for those viewing your favorite Owncast streamers, you can finally chat with them directly from the app. Oh, and the iPad layout is MUCH better. ### 1.0.5 — 2024-01-21 Bug fixes, performance enhancements, and mystical galaxies. ### 1.0.3 — 2024-01-13 The application is released, that's new! ### 1.0.1 — 2024-01-12 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Owncasts | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Plex Photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-photos/id6504519803) | 1.3 (292) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Cassette: Home Video Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cassette-home-video-player/id6475023019) | 4.9 (198) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Larix Player SRT & Live Stream](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-player-srt-and-live-stream/id1238237026) | 3.8 (12) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Sunlit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlit/id1334727769) | 4.2 (25) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Ente Photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ente-photos/id1542026904) | 4.7 (264) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Larix Broadcaster: Live Stream](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larix-broadcaster-live-stream/id1042474385) | 3.6 (131) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Gabe Kangas - [#TheCabin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thecabin/id395148231) All apps by Gabe Kangas: https://appshunter.io/developer/395148234 ## Related topics [owncasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/owncasts) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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