Comparison

txplay vs BroadcastConnect

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

Head to head
About

txplay

Stream live TV channels on your iOS devices with extensive control over viewing permissions and content. Enjoy multi-language support, quick channel switching, and real-time updates for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Channel search and filter
  • Favorite channels
  • EPG support
  • Multi-language subtitles and audio
  • Centralized control
Features
Read full description

The latest addition to our software line-up, this iOS app integrates tightly with all of the channel and permission controls of tx core. tx play allows quick and extensive rollout of viewing capability without losing the ease of command and control offered by the tx core central server. tx play has all of the multi-language subtitle and audio, quick channel change and real-time updates and controls you would expect. Supported video codecs: • MPEG-2 • MPEG-4 • HEVC Supported transports: • UDP (Multicast/Unicast) • RTP • HLS • VTTP • SRT Extra features: • Channel search and filter • Favorite channels • EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) • DVB/Closed caption subtitles • Multiple audio languages • Centralised control (tx core) • Authentication (SAML/LDAP) • BISS 2 Mode 1 encryption

About

BroadcastConnect

Features
Read full description

BroadcastConnect is a professional SRT streaming app for iPhone and iPad with three powerful modes in one simple experience: Duplex: true two-way SRT streaming for live interviews, standups, and remote production. Streamer: go live in seconds with broadcast-grade video and audio. Player: monitor SRT feeds instantly with ultra-low latency playback. Built for both technical teams and non-technical guests, BroadcastConnect makes remote contribution simple: guests join fast, while production teams can manage settings and adjustments remotely. Core capabilities SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) with low-latency, encrypted streaming Adjustable latency, stream ID, passphrase, and connection parameters Hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC (H.265) encoding Resolution support: 480p, 720p, 1080p Frame rates: 15 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 fps Smart compatibility checks with automatic fallback for stable connections Instant camera switching plus advanced camera controls (exposure, focus, white balance) High-fidelity stereo audio (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz) Reliable playback with auto-reconnect and real-time status feedback Whether you are a broadcaster, event team, educator, or content creator, BroadcastConnect helps you send, receive, and collaborate live from anywhere.

Screenshots

txplay3 screens
BroadcastConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: txplay at 13.0 against BroadcastConnect's 17.6. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
txplay versus BroadcastConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertxplayBroadcastConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTechexJaime Barreda

In-app purchases

None

txplay

No in-app purchases

None

BroadcastConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is txplay free?
txplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BroadcastConnect free?
BroadcastConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do txplay or BroadcastConnect have ads?
Neither txplay nor BroadcastConnect shows ads.

Other comparisons