Comparison

LocusCast vs BroadcastSelf

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

Head to head
About

LocusCast

Stream high-quality audio live from your device to a global sound map. This app uses GPS to pinpoint your stream's location and offers persistent connections for uninterrupted broadcasting. It's designed for musicians and sound artists to contribute to a collaborative audio project.

Highlights
  • Live audio streaming
  • GPS location tagging
  • High quality mono/stereo stream
  • Ogg encoding
  • Persistent stream connection
  • Syncs with SoundMap account
Features
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LocusCast is a mobile audio streaming app for the Locustream SoundMap project : http://locusonus.org/soundmap/. This app for IOS allows you to stream easily a mono or stereo oggvorbis stream to the locustream soundmap from your iPhone and/or your iPad device. It will automatically locates your stream on the map using GPS. List of Features : - Synchronised with your locustream soundmap account - High quality mono/stereo stream - Ogg encoding - Persistent location using GPS - Persistent stream connection (auto reconnect mode) - Works with wifi or 3G networks Continued use of audio recording and GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

BroadcastSelf

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a complete live radio studio. BroadcastSelf streams your voice and music directly to your own Icecast or Shoutcast server — no computer, no cables, no studio needed. GO LIVE IN SECONDS • Connect to any Icecast V2, Shoutcast V1 or Shoutcast V2 server • Broadcast your microphone, your music library, or both mixed together • Real-time faders for mic and music levels PROFESSIONAL AUDIO • MP3 encoding with custom bitrates up to 320kbps studio quality • Noise suppression for crystal-clear voice (Pro) • Background broadcasting — keep streaming while you use other apps BUILT FOR REAL BROADCASTERS • Live listener count while you're on air (Pro) • Auto-reconnect keeps your stream alive on bad networks (Pro) • Server profiles — save and switch between stations instantly (Pro) • Custom music folders and playlists (Pro) WHO IS IT FOR? Radio DJs, community and church broadcasters, sports commentators, event hosts, and anyone running an internet radio station. BroadcastSelf Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription with a free trial on the monthly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://broatcastself.web.app/

Screenshots

LocusCast4 screens
BroadcastSelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocusCast at none against BroadcastSelf's 2. LocusCast also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). BroadcastSelf's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BroadcastSelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LocusCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocusCast ships an update every 17 months, BroadcastSelf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LocusCast versus BroadcastSelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocusCastBroadcastSelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerstephane cousotSuganthan Kumaralingam

In-app purchases

None

LocusCast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BroadcastSelf

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LocusCast free?
LocusCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BroadcastSelf free?
BroadcastSelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LocusCast or BroadcastSelf have ads?
Neither LocusCast nor BroadcastSelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocusCast or BroadcastSelf?
LocusCast ships an update every 17 months, and BroadcastSelf fortnightly. Most recently, LocusCast was updated on November 1, 2026 and BroadcastSelf on October 31, 2026.

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