Broadcaster from BoxCast vs FilesPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Broadcaster from BoxCast
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.
- 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
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Stream live video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. With Broadcaster, you can go live instantly with the touch of a button or schedule your broadcasts in advance. Broadcast to Facebook Live, Youtube Live, or any RTMP destination you choose. Features: • Use the Go Live Now feature to begin streaming immediately without having to schedule your broadcast • Receive notifications reminding you of upcoming scheduled broadcasts • Add Facebook Live, YouTube Live, or any generic RTMP as a destination for your broadcast • Manage all of your broadcasts, whether they're from the Broadcaster app, BoxCaster, or BoxCaster Pro • Promote future broadcasts by scheduling them in advance (promote live and past events as well) • Preview your broadcast with a low-latency stream for enhanced troubleshooting • Broadcast using BoxCast Flow, a smarter protocol for transmitting video to the cloud • View event analytics and replay past broadcasts • Use channels to categorize related broadcasts • Charge a ticket price for your events • Easily keep score for games using the built-in scoreboard • Extremely small app size to prioritize the space on your device
FilesPlay
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FilesPlay is a simple and fast media player designed to play content from FilesPlay supported links and external storage. Access your media instantly, manage downloads for FilesPlay links, and enjoy smooth playback with an easy and clean interface. FilesPlay focuses on quick playback, lightweight navigation, and reliable performance, giving you a streamlined way to watch videos from your device or FilesPlay links. Key Features Play media from FilesPlay supported links Browse and play videos and audio from external storage Download files from valid FilesPlay links Clean and lightweight interface Fast and smooth playback FilesPlay provides a focused and efficient experience for users who want quick access to their media and FilesPlay link content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://filesplay.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Broadcaster from BoxCast at none against FilesPlay's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FilesPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Broadcaster from BoxCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
Broadcaster from BoxCast ships an update every 6 weeks, FilesPlay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Broadcaster from BoxCast | FilesPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (77 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BoxCast, Inc. | Hammad Qasim |
Bugs and requests
Broadcaster from BoxCast
Reported bugs
18 issues- 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
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- Overheating issues
- Landscape/portrait orientation issues
- Cannot create an account
- Google verification doesn't work
- Always logging me out
- Crashes on startup
- Unable to stay logged in
- Cannot send link in iPad mini version
- App crashes every time it's opened after an update
- Latest update freezes before login
- Cannot stream as advertised
- Cannot connect to Facebook
- Password issues on app download
Requested features
10 requests- More flexibility in app
- Show sources consistently
- Show tech details
- Option to keep users signed in
- Add backgrounds in mobile app
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- Fix broadcast end time issue
- Allow changing private to public after broadcast
- Add multichat for live-streams
- Improve account deletion options
- Allow adding remote cameras (like Switcher Studio)
FilesPlay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Broadcaster from BoxCast
No in-app purchases
FilesPlay
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Quarterly Premium$2.993 Months
- Annual Premium$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Broadcaster from BoxCast free?
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Do Broadcaster from BoxCast or FilesPlay have ads?
Which is updated more often, Broadcaster from BoxCast or FilesPlay?
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