BFA Stream

Professional Live Streaming

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

BFA Stream is a professional live streaming app designed for broadcasters, content creators, and field journalists who demand reliable, high-quality video delivery. STREAMING PROTOCOLS • SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) — Low-latency streaming to any SRT receiver • RTMP / Enhanced RTMP — Stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, and more • UDP — Local network testing and development VIDEO ENCODING • Hardware-accelerated H.264 (AVC) and HEVC (H.265) encoding via VideoToolbox • HEVC uses ~40% less bandwidth than H.264 at the same quality • Enhanced RTMP support for HEVC streaming to YouTube and modern platforms • Ten quality presets from 480p to 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, with H.264 and HEVC variants and recommended bitrates per preset • Software encoder fallback when hardware acceleration isn't available for the chosen codec / resolution / frame rate combination • External UVC camera support PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Picture-in-Picture streaming — keep your stream live while you check messages, look up notes, or reference another app on the same device • Background streaming — keeps streaming when the app is minimized • Virtual PTZ — pan and tilt within a higher-resolution capture window for on-the-fly framing without moving the phone • Front / rear camera switching with full manual controls (focus point, exposure, ISO, shutter, white balance, torch + level, autofocus, stabilization, video HDR) • Auto-reconnection with configurable exponential backoff • Low-power mode — dims screen during long streams to reduce heat • Real-time streaming statistics overlay PRO SUBSCRIPTION (OPTIONAL) Upgrade to BFA Stream Pro for advanced features: • BFA Bond Network Bonding — Simultaneously uses WiFi and Cellular connections for rock-solid streaming in the field. Includes adaptive bitrate (ABR) that automatically adjusts quality based on network conditions. Choose between Turbo mode (low-latency aggregation) and Stability mode (packet duplication for maximum resilience). • Multi-phone bonding — Pair a second iPhone as a booster via QR code to add another uplink to your stream. Path-split statistics and fleet ABR keep both devices contributing in real time. • BFA Bond Remote Control — Drive your phone from the BFA Bond dashboard: start/stop streaming, switch cameras, change encoder presets, adjust manual camera controls, and operate virtual PTZ — all without touching the device. Pair by scanning a QR code. • BFA Studio Remote Control - Control your stream from BFA Studio hardware via QR-code pairing and WebSocket connection. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Bandwidth probing to determine optimal bitrate before going live • Per-path network statistics and buffer monitoring • File logging for troubleshooting and support • Clean, professional dark interface optimized for field use SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • BFA Stream Pro: $24.99/month • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://bfanetworks.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://bfanetworks.com/terms

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Welcome to BFA Stream (formerly OrbiStream) — new name, same app. New • BFA Bond remote control from the BFA Bond dashboard • BFA Studio / OrbiStudio remote control (MCR) improvements • Multi-phone “booster” mode with QR-code pairing • Picture-in-Picture while streaming • Full virtual PTZ, expanded camera controls, and 10 H.264/HEVC quality presets • Turbo and Stability bonding modes, path-split and fleet ABR stats This update also refines reconnection, battery reporting, and overall stability for long field productions.

Version 1.7.1

The developer, Yaron Torbaty, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    Information

    Seller
    • Yaron Torbaty
    Size
    • 182.2 MB
    Category
    • Photo & Video
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 BFA Networks Inc.
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