# Broadcaster from BoxCast vs Streamster

The clearest difference is rating: Streamster at 4.2 against Broadcaster from BoxCast's 3.3. Streamster also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 34%) and ads (none vs shown). Broadcaster from BoxCast's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (85 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Streamster holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadcaster from BoxCast has 85 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Broadcaster from BoxCast's written reviews are positive against 75% of Streamster's.

Broadcaster from BoxCast ships an update every 6 weeks, Streamster every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadcaster from BoxCast | Streamster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcaster-from-boxcast/id1105581053/reviews) | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamster/id1578293910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoxCast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105581052) | [Streamster OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578293912) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Streamster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamster/id1578293910)

This app provides a comprehensive solution for live streamers to multistream from their mobile devices. It supports both portrait and landscape modes, integrates YouTube comments for audience engagement, and allows remote control of computer-based streams.

**Highlights:** Multistream to multiple platforms, Portrait and landscape mode support, Integrated YouTube comments, Remote control for computer streaming, Mobile live streaming solution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadcaster from BoxCast free?

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

### Is Streamster free?

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

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

Streamster is rated higher. Broadcaster from BoxCast averages 3.3 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Streamster averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

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

Broadcaster from BoxCast shows ads; Streamster does not.

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

Broadcaster from BoxCast ships an update every 6 weeks, and Streamster every 4 months. Most recently, Broadcaster from BoxCast was updated on October 21, 2026 and Streamster on October 14, 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.*