# Switcher vs Broadcaster from BoxCast

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.

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.

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.

Switcher ships an update every 2 weeks, Broadcaster from BoxCast every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Switcher | Broadcaster from BoxCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-live-streaming-app/id908386221/reviews)** | [3.3 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcaster-from-boxcast/id1105581053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | **48.8% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 222 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Switcher Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904640672) | [BoxCast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105581052) |

## What reviewers say

### Switcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-live-streaming-app/id908386221)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Switcher Studio Monthly | $64.99 | per month |
| Switcher Suite Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Studio 7-Day Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Studio 30-Day Pass | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcaster-from-boxcast/id1105581053)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- More flexibility in app
- Show sources consistently
- Show tech details
- Option to keep users signed in
- Add backgrounds in mobile app


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Broadcaster from BoxCast on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*