Comparison

Singtel Cast vs Gills

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Singtel Cast

Stream on-demand movies, TV series, and live sports from various regions. Download content for offline viewing and access curated edutainment for children. Enjoy live channels and partner app content.

Highlights
  • On-demand movies and TV series
  • LIVE sporting events
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Edutainment for children
  • LIVE channel streaming
  • Access partner apps
Features
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Watch on-demand movies and TV series, LIVE sporting events, straight from your mobile phones or tablet, legally! We’ve packed the latest entertainment from US, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China, and curated edutainment shows designed for children. The β€˜Download’ feature lets you download your shows while at home and watch them while on-the-go without having to worry about data. Plus, there's our popular Sports Plus pack, bringing you LIVE sporting action including Premier League and more. CAST and its free zone is available for everyone to trial. All it takes? A CAST account! Enjoy more content anytime, anywhere when you subscribe to our many packs. Our programmes are refreshed regularly so don’t be surprised when we pack in more entertainment! CAST Features β€’ Waiting Lounge: For all to sample what we have offered on CAST. β€’ Download: Download on-demand shows and watch them without having to worry about data. β€’ SD/HD streaming: Control your data consumption when you stream on demand content instantaneously. β€’ LIVE channel viewing: LIVE channels such as KBS World, Jia Le and Nickelodeon are available for streaming. β€’ LIVE channel Daily Programming Guide: Browse through upcoming shows available for streaming for the day. β€’ Access partner apps: Our content extends to partner apps - Viu Premium for the latest Korean drama, and HBO GO for award-winning movies and series and more. β€’ Auto Log-on: Singtel Mobile subscribers can log in automatically via Singtel mobile network. Only available in Singapore.

About

Gills

Features
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Gills Fishing: Where Entertainment Meets Angling! Dive into a world of aquatic fun and relaxation at Gills Fishing, your ultimate entertainment fishing pond. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a casual enthusiast, our scenic waters offer a perfect blend of fishing excitement and leisurely enjoyment. Join us for a day of family-friendly fishing, where every cast is an opportunity for adventure and relaxation. Discover the joy of reeling in memories at Gills Fishing!

Screenshots

Singtel Cast4 screens
Gills3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Singtel Cast at none against Gills's shown. Gills's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Singtel Cast ships an update every 3 months, Gills weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Singtel Cast versus Gills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingtel CastGills
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews5.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB25 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSingtel Idea Factory Pte LtdT.Horizon Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Singtel Cast

No in-app purchases

None

Gills

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Singtel Cast free?
Singtel Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gills free?
Gills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Singtel Cast or Gills have ads?
Gills shows ads; Singtel Cast does not.
Which is updated more often, Singtel Cast or Gills?
Singtel Cast ships an update every 3 months, and Gills weekly. Most recently, Singtel Cast was updated on August 1, 2026 and Gills on September 10, 2026.

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