# Broadcaster from BoxCast

> A smarter way to stream

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1105581053](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1105581053)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1105581053`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BoxCast, Inc.
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (84 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.14
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-22
- **First published:** 2016-06-21
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/broadcaster-from-boxcast/id1105581053)
- **Website:** [https://www.boxcast.com/product/broadcaster](https://www.boxcast.com/product/broadcaster)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.boxcast.com/legal/privacy](https://www.boxcast.com/legal/privacy)

## Description

Broadcaster from BoxCast is a Chrome extension that makes live video easy from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Go live instantly with one tap or schedule broadcasts in advance, and stream to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, or any RTMP destination you choose.

Manage all broadcasts across devices (Broadcaster, BoxCaster, BoxCaster Pro), preview with low-latency video, and use BoxCast Flow for cloud transmission. Organize by channels, view event analytics and replays, monetize with ticketed events, and keep score with a built-in scoreboard—all while maintaining a tiny app size.

## Rankings

- #163,996 — Overall

## Review summary

Users like the Broadcaster app for its ease of use and solid video quality when it works, plus convenient sharing of broadcasts. However, there is a strong pattern of stability and authentication problems: frequent crashes, persistent sign-out issues, and problematic account/login flows. These reliability issues appear repeatedly across reviews, undermining the overall experience despite the positive capabilities.

### Pros

- Easy to use and quick to set up.
- Good video quality when the app is functioning.
- Useful for streaming events and sharing broadcasts via links (noted as convenient for distributing content).
- Positive feedback on the app’s ease of use and straightforward broadcasting for various scenarios.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability (startup and during streaming).
- Sign-in/out problems: the app often logs users out and requires re-login, making it hard to stay signed in.
- Account creation/login flow issues: new users can’t create accounts or verification/login flows are broken in some cases.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1105581053)