# BuzzCast: Live Stream & Chat

> Watch live streams and connect with people through chat and video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guochao.faceshow](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guochao.faceshow)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.guochao.faceshow`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BuzzCast LIVE
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 35,698,527
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (139,920 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.87
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2018-05-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 176 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guochao.faceshow)
- **Website:** [https://www.buzzcast.info/](https://www.buzzcast.info/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.buzzcast.buzz/privacyPolicy](https://www.buzzcast.buzz/privacyPolicy)

## Description

**BuzzCast** is a global live streaming and social community app that helps people connect across 190+ countries and regions. Watch live streams, join real-time chats, send virtual gifts, discover creators, and connect across languages with real-time translation.

Chat through text, voice, or video, join group Video Parties, share photos and short videos, or go live to build your own community. BuzzCast also features Live PK battles, private live sessions, and VIP/SVIP options with enhanced privacy controls, including Invisible Mode.

## Rankings

- #4,312 — Overall
- #14 — Social (Gross)
- #24 — Social (Free)
- #167 — Application (Gross)
- #182 — Top app in Mexico
- #5 — bigo

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.guochao.faceshow.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.guochao.faceshow.permission.PROCESS_PUSH_MSG`
- `com.guochao.faceshow.permission.PUSH_PROVIDER`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oplus.ocs.permission.third`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

BuzzCast is widely liked for easy socializing, fun interactions, and strong user enthusiasm. Users report finding friends easily and enjoying the chat experience. However, recurring concerns include fake profiles and scams, gem/purchase issues with third-party payment sites, safety risks around underage users, and inconsistent support and moderation, plus restrictive content policies. Improving trust, payment reliability, and safety measures could significantly boost its reliability.

### Pros

- Easy to find and connect with friends (strong social/chat focus).
- Fun and engaging to use (entertaining chat experience).
- Positive overall sentiment; many users say it's their favorite app / love it.
- Flexible to chat and interact at your own time.

### Cons

- Prevalence of fake profiles and scammers.
- Issues with in-app purchases and gems (diamond theft allegations and buggy third-party purchasing site).
- Safety concerns around underage users and inappropriate content.
- Inconsistent or slow customer support and moderation.
- Restrictive content policies (hash restrictions and adult-content restrictions).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guochao.faceshow)