# V vs Broadcaster from BoxCast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against Broadcaster from BoxCast's 34%. V also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Broadcaster from BoxCast's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (85 vs 4). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

V holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadcaster from BoxCast has 85 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of V's written reviews are positive against 34% of Broadcaster from BoxCast's.

V ships an update every 56 months, Broadcaster from BoxCast every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | Broadcaster from BoxCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-1hd-remote/id1075756407/reviews)** | [3.3 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcaster-from-boxcast/id1105581053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 8 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [BoxCast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105581052) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-1hd-remote/id1075756407)

Control your Roland V-1HD video switcher remotely. Adjust video and audio switching, effects, volume, and save presets without touching the unit.

**Highlights:** Remote video and audio switching, Effect assignment and adjustment, Volume level control, Save and recall preset memories, Output video adjustment, System settings management

**In-app purchases:** none


### Broadcaster from BoxCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcaster-from-boxcast/id1105581053)

Stream live video directly from your mobile device. Go live instantly or schedule future broadcasts to platforms like Facebook Live and YouTube. Manage all your streams, track analytics, and even monetize events with ticket pricing.

**Highlights:** Go Live Now feature, Schedule broadcasts in advance, Stream to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, RTMP, Manage all broadcasts, Preview broadcast stream, Event analytics and replays, Charge ticket price for events

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- ✨ Good video and audio quality
- 🚀 Streams to multiple places
- 💡 Remote account management
- ✅ Stable app performance (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔒 Constantly logs users out
- ❌ Difficult account creation
- 🤷‍♂️ Search function issues
- 🔇 No sound in app

**Reported bugs**

- Search function bombs on first letter
- App reverts to app screen on Apple TV
- App no longer stores favorites
- App has no sound
- App continually crashes after beginning to stream

**Requested features**

- More flexibility in app
- Show sources consistently
- Show tech details
- Option to keep users signed in
- Add backgrounds in mobile app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Broadcaster from BoxCast free?

Broadcaster from BoxCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, V or Broadcaster from BoxCast?

V is rated higher. V averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Broadcaster from BoxCast averages 3.3 from 85 ratings.

### Do V or Broadcaster from BoxCast have ads?

Broadcaster from BoxCast shows ads; V does not.

### Which is updated more often, V or Broadcaster from BoxCast?

V ships an update every 56 months, and Broadcaster from BoxCast every 6 weeks. Most recently, V was updated on October 29, 2026 and Broadcaster from BoxCast on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*