Comparison

Broadcaster from BoxCast vs Telestrator LIVE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Telestrator LIVE

Features
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Telestrator Draw turns your iPad into a wireless drawing surface for your live service or event. Pair the app to your Telestrator session, and whatever you draw on the iPad appears instantly on your main screens — over your slides, lyrics, scripture, photos, and videos. Built for churches and live productions where a pastor or presenter wants to circle a word, underline a verse, or sketch an idea on the graphics the room is already watching, no cables, no separate tablet display, no production booth. HOW IT WORKS • Open the app and scan the pairing QR code (or type the 6-character code) shown on your Telestrator control screen. • Draw with Apple Pencil or your finger. Pen and highlighter, multiple colors and sizes, undo, and one-tap clear. • Your strokes stream live to the audience output in real time. • Freeze or play background video, follow slide changes automatically, and clear with a smooth fade between thoughts. REQUIRES A TELESTRATOR ACCOUNT This app is the drawing companion to Telestrator Live. You'll need an active account at app.telestrator.live (free trial available) and a running control session to pair with. Subscriptions are managed on the web — there is no in-app purchase. Apple Pencil recommended. Works on iPad and iPhone.

Screenshots

Broadcaster from BoxCast4 screens
Telestrator LIVE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Telestrator LIVE at none against Broadcaster from BoxCast's shown. Telestrator LIVE also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broadcaster from BoxCast ships an update every 6 weeks, Telestrator LIVE every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Broadcaster from BoxCast versus Telestrator LIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadcaster from BoxCastTelestrator LIVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (85 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoxCast, Inc.Brand New Church

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)

Telestrator LIVE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Broadcaster from BoxCast

No in-app purchases

None

Telestrator LIVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Broadcaster from BoxCast free?
Broadcaster from BoxCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Telestrator LIVE free?
Telestrator LIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Broadcaster from BoxCast or Telestrator LIVE have ads?
Broadcaster from BoxCast shows ads; Telestrator LIVE does not.
Which is updated more often, Broadcaster from BoxCast or Telestrator LIVE?
Broadcaster from BoxCast ships an update every 6 weeks, and Telestrator LIVE every 3 days. Most recently, Broadcaster from BoxCast was updated on October 24, 2026 and Telestrator LIVE on October 25, 2026.

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