# AirConsole vs OneCast

The clearest difference is rating: AirConsole at 4.7 against OneCast's 4.5. OneCast's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirConsole sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OneCast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirConsole holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 9.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of AirConsole's written reviews are positive against 61% of OneCast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, OneCast monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirConsole | OneCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554/reviews)** | [4.5 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecast/id1398182637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [N-Dream AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017688553) | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) |

## What reviewers say

### AirConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554)

Transform your computer or tablet into a game console and use your smartphones as controllers. Enjoy a wide variety of single and multiplayer games with friends. Get started quickly for instant fun.

**Highlights:** Use smartphones as gamepads, Computer/tablet as game console, Single player games, Multiplayer games, Starter Pack with free games, Unlock over 170 games with subscription

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AirConsole Hero | $2.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $2.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $4.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $4.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $11.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero | $17.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero | $23.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero for lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great enjoy playing with friends
- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 👍 Incredible free console to play with family and friends
- 👍 Keeps you busy for hours
- 👍 Fun and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not very free, most games require subscription
- 🐛 Laggy and crashes often
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 💰 Wants money, too many paid features
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Subscription issues, can't cancel or use properly

**Requested features**

- Add more free games
- Add landscape mode support
- Add more sports and multiplayer games
- Add one-player game modes
- Improve performance and reduce lag


### OneCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecast/id1398182637)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into an Xbox companion. Stream games from your console or the cloud, anywhere. Enjoy high-fidelity visuals and full controller support for an immersive gaming experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Stream Xbox games from console or cloud, Near-zero latency streaming, Up to 1440p resolution, Full Xbox controller support, Keyboard and mouse support, Xbox Party Chat, Picture-in-Picture mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless streaming
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Ability to use Xbox controller
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Convenient for gaming on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or disconnects
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Xbox to be hardwired for best performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with Xbox Series X/S
- 🐛 On-screen controls not ideal for some games

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Xbox in some cases
- Audio/video desync issues
- Compatibility problems with certain games

**Requested features**

- Support for Xbox Series X/S
- Ability to stream over cellular data
- Option to customize on-screen controls
- Integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Support for multiple Xbox consoles on one account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirConsole free?

AirConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OneCast free?

OneCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AirConsole or OneCast?

AirConsole is rated higher. AirConsole averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while OneCast averages 4.5 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do AirConsole or OneCast have ads?

Neither AirConsole nor OneCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AirConsole or OneCast?

AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, and OneCast monthly. Most recently, AirConsole was updated on October 14, 2026 and OneCast on October 14, 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.*