onLive vs MapCast Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
onLive
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onLive - Stream Simulator is a native studio simulator for practicing the flow of a live session without broadcasting to the internet. Set a stream title, choose a channel style, enable overlay widgets, and start a local simulation. During each session, onLive shows a camera preview, simulated viewer chat, viewer counts, goals, and alerts so you can rehearse how a stream might feel before you go public. After a session, review clear summary metrics such as duration, peak viewers, chat activity, and earned XP. Daily quests, levels, and customization options help you keep practicing with different setups while your progress stays saved on your device. Key features: Local stream simulation with no account required Camera preview for a studio-style practice surface Simulated chat, viewer metrics, goals, and alerts Session summaries and analytics history Daily quests, XP, levels, soundboard effects, themes, and overlay customization
MapCast Live
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MapCast turns the world into your stage. Instead of scrolling a feed, you explore a live map โ every broadcaster is a glowing pin somewhere on Earth. Tap one, drop into their stream, and pay only for the minutes you actually watch. GO LIVE FROM ANYWHERE Tap Go Live, set your title, choose your per-minute rate, and start broadcasting in HD from your phone. Front or back camera, mute controls, and a live earnings HUD so you always know who's watching and what you're earning. Broadcasts are powered by Agora for low-latency, high-quality streaming. A LIVING MAP โ NOT A FEED Discover live streams on a beautiful map that shifts between day and night based on the local sunrise and sunset of the pin you're looking at. Broadcasters stay pinned to their favorite spots even when offline, so followers always know where to find them. PAY-PER-MINUTE VIEWING Buy CastCoins, then spend them by the minute while watching a broadcast. No subscriptions. No bundles. You pay for what you actually enjoy โ and the coins go straight to the broadcaster. DROP-A-PIN BOUNTIES See something interesting in the world and want a live look? Drop a pin on the map, add a reward, and describe what you'd like to see. Nearby broadcasters get notified โ the first to accept goes live for you. TIPS, EARNINGS, AND REAL PAYOUTS Broadcasters earn from viewer minutes, tips, and bounty rewards. Payouts are handled through Stripe Connect with proper KYC. Track everything in a transparent transaction ledger in your wallet. SAFE FOR EVERYONE - 18+ age gate on sign-up - Broadcaster Agreement with content policy, age confirmation, and payout terms - One-tap Report on any chat message (spam, harassment, sexual content, violence, illegal activity, impersonation, underage, and more) - Two-way blocking hides users across chat, map, and discovery - Community-driven takedowns: messages reported by multiple viewers auto-hide for everyone SMART CHAT MODERATION Live chat is protected by a multi-layer moderation system: profanity is automatically masked, personal information like phone numbers, emails, credit cards, and addresses is blocked before it ever appears, spam and duplicate messages are throttled, and shouting in all caps is politely stopped. Your chat stays fun and safe. SIGN IN YOUR WAY Sign in with Apple or Google in one tap. No passwords to remember. No forms to fill out. BUILT FOR MOBILE Dark, glass-morphic design. A floating tab bar you can reach with your thumb. Haptic feedback that feels alive. Deep-linkable broadcasts you can share anywhere. A follower system, watch history, and a public profile page for every user. WHAT'S COMING - Broadcaster-controlled Slow Mode, Timeouts, and Followers-Only Chat - AI-assisted moderation for smarter, context-aware safety - Realtime payout status updates - Scheduled streams, replay clips, and per-region trending - Broadcaster subscriptions and multi-language chat filters MapCast makes going live a real job โ and makes watching an act of real support. Download it, drop yourself on the map, and let the world tune in
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: onLive at none against MapCast Live's 5. MapCast Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MapCast Live sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. onLive asks for nothing beyond the download.
onLive ships an update every 6 days, MapCast Live weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | onLive | MapCast Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Long Dam Phuoc | FIKRET EKREM |
In-app purchases
onLive
No in-app purchases
MapCast Live
- mapcoins$0.99
- MapCoins$4.99
- CastCoins$9.99
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- Mapcoins$24.99
- MapCoins7000$49.99









