# iziCast vs Live365 Broadcaster

The clearest difference is price: Live365 Broadcaster at Free against iziCast's $12.99. Live365 Broadcaster also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (844 vs 176). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Live365 Broadcaster is free to download; iziCast costs $12.99 up front. iziCast sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Live365 Broadcaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iziCast against 4.8 for Live365 Broadcaster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 176 and 844 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of iziCast's written reviews are positive against 79% of Live365 Broadcaster's.

iziCast ships an update every 2 weeks, Live365 Broadcaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iziCast | Live365 Broadcaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izicast/id1462571191/reviews) | **[4.8 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live365-broadcaster/id1672301839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 176 | **844** |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Noethen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462569003) | [Live365 Broadcaster, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504124860) |

## What reviewers say

### iziCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izicast/id1462571191)

Broadcast audio from various sources, including your microphone, audio files, and other apps, to Icecast, Shoutcast, and RTMP servers. Stream live video from your camera or a static image to platforms like YouTube and Twitch, with options to overlay text and album art.

**Highlights:** Broadcast audio from microphone, files, and apps, Stream live video from camera or image, Support for Icecast, Shoutcast, and RTMP servers, Overlay text and album art on video, Sound board with 16 sound pads, Audio recording and preview, Multiple audio effects via IAP

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effect: 10-Band Equalizer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Effect: Delay | $0.99 | one-time |
| Effect: Reverb | $0.99 | one-time |
| Effect: Peak Limiter | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- ✨ High streaming quality
- 💡 Excellent customer support
- 📱 Great for mobile broadcasting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Microphone input can be distorted/overdriven
- 🐛 App crashes with certain audio inputs (e.g., iRig)
- 🐛 Not working with 4G/cellular data for some users
- 🐛 Monitoring via AirPods/Bluetooth fails for some

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when selecting iRig input
- Connection drops with Icecast KH servers
- Monitoring fails with AirPods/Bluetooth
- Headphones/speakers not working in background with DJ apps
- Overdriving microphone input

**Requested features**

- Midi learn functionality
- Crossfade feature (on main screen)
- Way to update song pictures live
- Encode external audio source (mixer feed)
- AUV3 plugin option for sending audio


### Live365 Broadcaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live365-broadcaster/id1672301839)

Manage your online radio station from anywhere with this mobile app. It provides essential tools for station overview, track management, playlist creation, and broadcast scheduling. Monitor analytics, customize your player, and even collaborate with team members.

**Highlights:** Station overview and performance insights, Track uploading, editing, and library organization, Playlist creation and event scheduling, Streaming controls and AutoDJ settings, Analytics and listener reports, Station branding and customization, Team collaboration for station management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 User-friendly mobile app interface
- 📱 Mobile configuration and on-the-move functionality
- 🎙️ GO LIVE feature addition
- 🎵 Cohesive app design with podcast platform integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Updates break existing functionality
- ⏱️ Significant delay when going live (over 1 minute)
- 🐛 App crashes and won't open
- 📱 Mobile app reliability issues
- 🔧 Missing home widget functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Track upload functionality not working on iPad
- Go live delay exceeding one minute
- App won't open/launch
- Updates introduce new bugs and break previous functionality

**Requested features**

- Home widget support
- Faster go-live broadcast initiation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iziCast free?

iziCast costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Live365 Broadcaster free?

Live365 Broadcaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iziCast or Live365 Broadcaster?

Live365 Broadcaster is rated higher. iziCast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Live365 Broadcaster averages 4.8 from 844 ratings.

### Do iziCast or Live365 Broadcaster have ads?

Neither iziCast nor Live365 Broadcaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iziCast or Live365 Broadcaster?

iziCast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Live365 Broadcaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, iziCast was updated on October 26, 2026 and Live365 Broadcaster on October 27, 2026.

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