Comparison

Switcher vs Kast Live

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

Kast Live

Features
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Kast Live is designed to simplify your YouTube live streaming experience.  With Kast Live, you can connect to your Google account and effortlessly go live on YouTube with just one click. Whether you want to start a new live stream or select a previously created one, Kast Live makes it easy to broadcast directly from your smartphone.  Unlike YouTube's minimum requirement of 50 followers to go live, Kast Live removes all limits and restrictions, allowing you to share your moments with friends or your community without any barriers.  Share your live link instantly, and when you're done, your stream is automatically saved to YouTube for replay or stored in your library.  Perfect for content creators, influencers, and businesses, Kast Live lets you engage with your audience in real-time, whether you’re hosting a Q&A, product launch, or live event.  Go live with confidence and simplicity using Kast Live—no restrictions, just pure connection.

Screenshots

Switcher4 screens
Kast Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kast Live at none against Switcher's 4. Kast Live also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Switcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $64.99 per month. Kast Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Switcher ships an update fortnightly, Kast Live every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Switcher versus Kast Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitcherKast Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwitcher Inc.Kalyzée

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

Kast Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Kast Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Switcher free?
Switcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kast Live free?
Kast Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Switcher or Kast Live have ads?
Neither Switcher nor Kast Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Switcher or Kast Live?
Switcher ships an update fortnightly, and Kast Live every 9 days. Most recently, Switcher was updated on September 24, 2026 and Kast Live on September 6, 2026.

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