i vs AiCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Easily manage files on a USB drive connected via a wired connection. Back up and restore photos and contacts directly to and from the USB drive without needing a network connection.
- Connect to USB drive
- File management
- Photo album backup
- Photo album restore
- Contact backup
- Contact restore
- Offline backup
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This APP can connect to a USB drive via a wired connection and manage the files on it. You can back up photo album files to the USB drive and restore them to the photo album, or back up contacts to the USB drive and restore them. Backup can be done without network access;
AiCast
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Works with designated AirPlay smart devices. After connecting your phone, you can play web videos and cast them to the big screen for viewing. It supports dual-screen simultaneous display and picture-in-picture mode for web videos on mobile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AiCast at weekly against i's monthly. i's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
i ships an update monthly, AiCast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | AiCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (419 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 419 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen 0101 technology Co.,Ltd | 延伸 王 |
Bugs and requests
i
Reported bugs
3 issues- Device not recognized or shown as offline
- Corrupted or lost files during transfer
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to create folders and organize files
- Support for more file types beyond photos/videos
- Improved stability and reliability
AiCast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
AiCast
No in-app purchases
