Comparison

Singtel Cast vs Gills

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

Head to head

Gills Fishing

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 ‘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 • Waiting Lounge: For all to sample what we have offered on CAST. • Download: Download on-demand shows and watch them without having to worry about data. • SD/HD streaming: Control your data consumption when you stream on demand content instantaneously. • LIVE channel viewing: LIVE channels such as KBS World, Jia Le and Nickelodeon are available for streaming. • LIVE channel Daily Programming Guide: Browse through upcoming shows available for streaming for the day. • 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. • 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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · 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 October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Singtel Cast versus Gills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Singtel Cast	Gills
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	5.3% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Weekly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	62 MB	25 MB
Age rating	12+	17+
Developer	Singtel Idea Factory Pte Ltd	T.Horizon Pte Ltd

Bugs and requests

Singtel Cast

Reported bugs

76 issues

Unable to login
Cannot activate subscription
App stops playing after a few minutes
Kicks user back to home page while watching
Routinely comes out of the channel

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Subscription not showing on app
App crashes frequently
Video quality inconsistent
Customer support unresponsive
Live TV features can't go full screen
Cannot go back in Live TV
App cannot pair any device
Cannot watch subscribed program overseas
Image gets blurry frequently
Unable to log in CAST
Stuck at get OTP button
Apple TV app doesn't load to home page
Takes forever to load search results
Player forgets where you left off
Live TV jumps back up when scrolling
Search results show individual episodes
No way to unsubscribe
Times out in AirPlay
Doesn't cast to TV
App claims details are invalid
Payment failed but charged
Content not updated
Cannot log in with paid subscription
UI and app connectivity sub par
Troublesome to unsubscribe
Poor resolution and frequent disconnects when casting
On demand programs not classified
App does not reflect subscription
EPL live playback unreliable
App not working at all
Screen halt with only sound
Launch page defaulted to portrait
App not user friendly
Monthly subscription charges deducted after unsubscribing
App kicks user out frequently
Media content invalid
Constantly moving icons in on-demand menu
Charged twice for credit card enrollment
No credit card saved
No way to sign up for programs
Customer service can't help
Series not under one title
Search is terrible
On demand section doesn't have search
Not all seasons displayed
Technical support said bug with login
Full episode name scrolling
No way to customize favorite shows
App disconnects from casting
Cannot change channels without re-casting
Stopped updating HBO GO
Subtitle availability random and limited
Jittery videos on live channels
Downloaded videos auto deleted/cleared
Sports Plus no longer available on Apple TV
Tech support doesn't know how CAST works
App keeps shutting down
Extremely lagging speed
No feedback or support link in the app
Loading screen circle
App is laggy, unusable and unreliable
All subscription channels gone on Apple TV
CAST Technical Support is rubbish
Highly unreliable live feed
Consistently lags and crashes
Channel blocked while active subscriber
App hangs all the way
Quality keeps dropping
App keeps hanging throughout the match
Couldn't download certain contents due to bug
Subscription not activated

Requested features

6 requests

Picture-in-picture support
Change audio and subtitle options
Grid layout for on-demand menu
Ability to remove shows from history
Dark mode option

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Advanced analytics dashboard

Gills

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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 October 13, 2026 and Gills on September 29, 2026.