Comparison

Switcher vs Broadcaster from BoxCast

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

Head to head
About

Switcher

This app allows users to create professional multi-camera live streams and video content from their Apple devices. It supports simultaneous streaming to multiple social platforms and offers features like real-time editing, guest invitations, and donation collection.

Highlights
  • Multi-stream live to multiple platforms simultaneously
  • Create multi-camera videos and streams
  • Real-time editing and auto-switching
  • Invite remote guests
  • Embed videos and streams on websites
  • Collect donations and sell subscriptions
  • ChromaKey/green screen tool
Features
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Switcher gives you everything you need to level up your live streaming. Sync your cameras & devices to create a pro-grade multicamera studio in minutes, go live on up to 20 online platforms at once, captivate viewers with multimedia tools, and host, embed, and monetize your content—all from one platform. ▶ “We saw our online giving increase, which allowed us to maintain our church expenses.” — Natalie June | New Greater Love Church ▶ “One or two people can manage a Switcher shoot versus a full 5- to 10-person team.” — Sarah Kelsey | Smart Living ▶ “We can create quality content with Switcher that's on par with content people are making with these several-thousand-dollar setups.” — Alexander Sosa | Life Church ▶ MULTI-STREAM LIVE TO EVERY PLATFORM AT ONCE – Go live on FB, YT, Insta, & more—at once – Live stream on your website & in private online groups – Display live comments, slides, polls, scoreboards, & more – Invite up to five remote guests or collaborators to join your streams ▶ CREATE MULTI-CAMERA VIDEOS & STREAMS EFFORTLESSLY – Use your Mac, iPad, or iPhone as your main camera-switching device – Connect up to 9 other camera sources, including iPhones, iPads, Androids, webcams, HDMI cameras (via an Accsoon Seemo adapter), and compatible NDI cameras – Switch between angles & edit your streams in real-time – Use the Auto-Switching tool to automatically rotate between angles – Use Instant Replay to re-air the last 10, 20, or 30 seconds of your stream – Display logos, graphics, text, photos, pre-recorded video, & more in real-time – Use your graphics or customize pre-made templates – Share multiple camera angles at once with split-screen, picture-in-picture, & grid layouts – Share your screen & webcam at the same time – Create multi-camera video clips in seconds & share them directly to social platforms – Use the ChromaKey/green screen tool to replace backgrounds with custom images or videos ▶ EMBED VIDEOS & STREAMS ANYWHERE – Transform your website with video players, playlists, & Netflix-style video catalogs – Host ad-free, branded video content—no competitor recommendations – Brand your videos & player with your logo, colors, & graphics – No website? Create a customized Netflix-style video watch page – Track your growth with built-in video analytics ▶ COLLECT DONATIONS & EARN WHAT YOU DESERVE – Collect donations directly in your streams via Tithe.ly, PayPal, or Givelify – Sell tickets to special events or access to exclusive content – Offer content subscriptions for ongoing support – Add call-to-action links for giving, sign-ups, or volunteer opportunities – Sell merch or digital resources with Shopify integration – Earn what you deserve when you get paid directly by your supporters ▶ GET HANDS ON SUPPORT FROM FRIENDLY EXPERTS – Reach a real person on our US-based support team, effortlessly – Get one-on-one setup support to hit the ground running – Use our help center to find answers to your questions fast ▶ “We quickly realized the ease of using—& teaching others to use—Switcher for our church services & other events.” — Cherilyn Uthe | Faith Productions ▶ “I saw a 10% increase in subscribers almost immediately after I started using Switcher.” — Jon McLeod | Video Producer ▶ “I can count on Switcher—I contact the support team & I’m answered in a day." — Stephanie Reilly | Surprise Lily Boutique In-app purchases: ▶ STUDIO SUBSCRIPTION Includes the Mac & iOS apps for multi-camera production, multi-streaming, & social media clip creation & publishing. ▶ SUITE SUBSCRIPTION Includes the Mac & iOS apps, PLUS browser-based features to host, embed, manage, & monetize your videos & streams. Learn more @ switcherstudio.com Have questions? Drop us a line! support@switcherstudio.com Privacy Policy: switcherstudio.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: switcherstudio.com/terms-of-use Compatible Devices: switcherstudio.com/compatible-devices

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

Screenshots

Switcher4 screens
Broadcaster from BoxCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Switcher at 4.6 against Broadcaster from BoxCast's 3.3. Switcher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 85). Broadcaster from BoxCast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Switcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $64.99 per month. Broadcaster from BoxCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Switcher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Switcher has 2.4K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Switcher's written reviews are positive against 34% of Broadcaster from BoxCast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Switcher ships an update every 2 weeks, Broadcaster from BoxCast every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Switcher versus Broadcaster from BoxCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitcherBroadcaster from BoxCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better3.3 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better85
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwitcher Inc.BoxCast, Inc.

Customer experience

Switcher

All ratings2,368 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral12.2%
Negative39.0%

Broadcaster from BoxCast

All ratings77 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative35.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative50.0%

User reviews

Switcher

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 💡 Excellent for sports broadcasting
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Audio sync problems
  • 🐛 Streaming interruptions

Broadcaster from BoxCast

From 85 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • ✨ Good video and audio quality
  • 🚀 Streams to multiple places
  • 💡 Remote account management
  • ✅ Stable app performance (for some)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
  • 🔒 Constantly logs users out
  • ❌ Difficult account creation
  • 🤷‍♂️ Search function issues
  • 🔇 No sound in app

Bugs and requests

Switcher

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cameras not connecting after updates
  • Streaming gets stuck or freezes
  • Losing saved settings and configurations
  • Facebook integration issues
  • Trouble signing up or logging in

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add replay/slow-motion feature
  • Support for NDI and external cameras
  • Improve audio mixer capabilities
  • Offer a one-time purchase option
  • Provide better user guides and documentation

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
Show 13 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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)

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Switcher

Subscriptions2
  • Switcher Studio Monthly14 Days trial$64.991 Month
  • Switcher Suite Monthly14 Days trial$99.001 Month
One-time2
  • Studio 7-Day Pass$24.99
  • Studio 30-Day Pass$64.99
None

Broadcaster from BoxCast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Switcher free?
Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Broadcaster from BoxCast free?
Broadcaster from BoxCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Switcher or Broadcaster from BoxCast?
Switcher is rated higher. Switcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Broadcaster from BoxCast averages 3.3 from 85 ratings.
Do Switcher or Broadcaster from BoxCast have ads?
Broadcaster from BoxCast shows ads; Switcher does not.
Which is updated more often, Switcher or Broadcaster from BoxCast?
Switcher ships an update every 2 weeks, and Broadcaster from BoxCast every 6 weeks. Most recently, Switcher was updated on October 24, 2026 and Broadcaster from BoxCast on October 24, 2026.

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