CastStream Hub vs Multicast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CastStream Hub
Stream photos, videos, music, and mirror your screen to smart TVs, streaming devices, or even other phones and PCs. Supports IPTV playlists and media servers.
- Fast screen mirroring
- Mirror to PC, tablet, or phone
- Works without traditional WiFi
- Cast to Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku
- Web video casting
- IPTV casting
- Media server support
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CastStream Hub lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad screen and cast your photos, videos, music, and web videos to your Smart TV, Chromecast, and Roku, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and more. You can also mirror your screen to a PC, tablet, or another phone directly in a browser without installing any app. Whether you want to watch a movie, cast videos from websites, share photos, play music, stream from media servers like Kodi or Plex, use your own IPTV playlists, or mirror your screen to another device, CastStream Hub gives you everything in one place. Key Features • Fast Screen Mirroring Mirror your iPhone or iPad to Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku, PC, tablet, or phone with smooth performance and low latency. • Mirror to PC, Tablet, or Phone Open a simple link or scan a QR code in your browser and start mirroring instantly without installing anything on the receiving device. • Works Without Traditional WiFi Mirror your screen to a PC, tablet, or another phone even while travelling or in places without a router by connecting devices through your iPhone’s hotspot. Perfect for sharing movies, videos, presentations, or games on the go. • Save Mobile Data While Sharing Download or stream content on one device and share your screen with another nearby device instead of using mobile data separately on every device. • Cast to Smart TV, Chromecast, and Roku Stream videos, photos, music, and web videos directly. • Web Video Casting Browse supported websites inside the app, detect playable video streams, and cast them easily. • IPTV Casting Import remote M3U or W3U playlists, browse channels, and play M3U8 streams. • Playlist Management Refresh playlists to update channels or remove them whenever you want. • Media Server Support Browse and play content from DLNA or UPnP media servers like Kodi or Plex. • Easy Device Detection Automatically finds Smart TVs, Chromecast, Roku, and media servers on the same WiFi network. • High Quality Streaming Enjoy stable playback with smooth performance. • No Extra Hardware Required No cables or additional devices needed. How to Cast Make sure your iPhone or iPad and your Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku, or receiving device such as a PC, tablet, or phone are connected to the same WiFi network. For browser mirroring to a PC, tablet, or phone, you can also connect devices using your iPhone’s hotspot when WiFi is not available. Open CastStream Hub, choose what you want to play such as local media, web videos, IPTV channels, or media server content, then select your device or start mirroring using the link or QR code. For IPTV, paste a remote M3U or W3U playlist URL to load channels. Open the playlist and play any available M3U8 stream. You can refresh or delete playlists at any time. Important Note Some apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video may show a black screen during mirroring or casting due to DRM protection. This is a limitation from those platforms. The app works with most other apps and websites. Make sure you only stream content you have the rights to use. Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with Google, YouTube, Roku, or any other trademarks mentioned. All content comes from third party sources. IPTV and web video features depend on user provided content, and you are responsible for what you access and stream. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy By using CastStream Hub, you agree to the following: Terms of Use: https://caststreamhub.com/terms-condition.html Privacy Policy: https://caststreamhub.com/privacy-policy.html
Multicast
This app enables simultaneous casting of multiple photos or videos to your TV, offering split-screen and grid layouts for enhanced viewing. It supports various casting modes and protocols for seamless integration with most smart TVs, ideal for education, collaboration, and home entertainment.
- Split-screen casting
- Cast multiple photos/videos simultaneously
- Side-by-side or grid layouts
- One-to-one and one-to-many casting
- Optimized for no delay
- Supports AirPlay and DLNA
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This is a professional split-screen casting app that allows you to cast multiple photos or videos to your TV simultaneously, displaying them in side-by-side or grid layouts for a richer visual experience. Whether for teaching presentations, team collaboration, showroom displays, or home entertainment, it easily meets multi-content viewing needs. FEATURES Split-Screen Casting - Cast multiple photos or videos to your TV at the same time, with automatic side-by-side or grid layout rendering. Multiple Modes - Supports one-to-one casting, one-to-many casting, and other modes to adapt to different usage scenarios. No Delay - Uses an optimized, stable transmission scheme to ensure smooth and synchronized playback. Compatibility - Supports AirPlay and DLNA casting protocols, enabling connection with most smart TVs on the market. Support - Thoroughly tested and optimized for many mainstream TV brands and models. USE CASES Education & Training - Teachers can cast multiple photos, videos, and materials side by side for comparison and interactive teaching. Meetings & Collaboration - Allows multiple presenters to cast their content simultaneously, enabling clearer discussion and improved communication efficiency. Showroom & Retail Displays - Perfect for exhibitions and retail spaces to present ads, product demos, and social content in parallel, increasing information density. Home Entertainment - Can be used as a “TV photo wall,” displaying multiple photos or videos at once—ideal for family gatherings or showcasing travel albums in a lively, engaging way. TIPS FOR USE - Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. - For a more stable casting experience, consider disabling VPN or proxy services. COMPATIBILITY We have conducted extensive testing on many popular TV devices and continue to optimize compatibility across more models. Due to differences in TV brands, systems, and firmware, casting experiences may vary. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact us—we are committed to continuous improvement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CastStream Hub at 100% against Multicast's 0%. CastStream Hub also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Multicast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CastStream Hub sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Multicast asks for nothing beyond the download.
CastStream Hub holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CastStream Hub's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multicast's.
CastStream Hub ships an update every 10 days, Multicast every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CastStream Hub | Multicast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hajra Arslan | 正福 邹 |
Customer experience
CastStream Hub
Multicast
In-app purchases
CastStream Hub
- CastStream Hub Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- CastStream Hub Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- CastStream Hub Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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- CastStream Hub Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- CastStream Hub Yearly$7.991 Year
- CastStream Hub Yearly$9.991 Year
- CastStream Hub Yearly$12.991 Year
- CastStream Hub Yearly$14.991 Year
- CastStream Hub Yearly$24.991 Year
- CastStream Lifetime$19.99
- CastStream Lifetime$29.99
- CastStream Lifetime$39.99
Multicast
No in-app purchases
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