# FastCast. vs Smart View

The clearest difference is ads: Smart View at none against FastCast.'s shown. Smart View also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 312). FastCast.'s advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 6%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastCast. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Smart View sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for FastCast. against 4.0 for Smart View. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of FastCast.'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Smart View's.

FastCast. ships an update every 2 months, Smart View every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastCast. | Smart View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcast/id1116898425/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 312 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **21.3% of reviews** | 5.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Smart Display Vision Software Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798929931) | [Kishan Lakkad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629412305) |

## What reviewers say

### FastCast.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcast/id1116898425)

Easily mirror your phone, tablet, or PC screen to a large TV with high quality and real-time response. Stream local videos, music, and photos, or enjoy YouTube and AirPlay casting for a shared entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring to large TV, Cast local videos, music, photos, YouTube casting support, AirPlay support, Real-time response and stability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FastCast VIP Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| FastCast VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| FastCast VIP Yearly | $15.99 | per year |


### Smart View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271)

Easily stream multimedia content from your phone or PC to your smart TV. Control your TV remotely, create custom playlists, and mirror your screen in real-time. Enjoy your favorite media on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Media casting from phone and PC, Create personalized playlists, Remote TV control, Support for all media files, Real-time casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great resource

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Takes long time to open
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🤖 Predatory pop-ups
- 💰 Paid subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find/connect to TV
- Persistent 'upgrade to premium' prompts

**Requested features**

- Manual TV connection option
- Improved device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastCast. free?

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

### Is Smart View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FastCast. or Smart View?

Smart View is rated higher. FastCast. averages 3.9 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while Smart View averages 4.0 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do FastCast. or Smart View have ads?

FastCast. shows ads; Smart View does not.

### Which is updated more often, FastCast. or Smart View?

FastCast. ships an update every 2 months, and Smart View every 6 weeks. Most recently, FastCast. was updated on October 19, 2026 and Smart View on October 18, 2026.

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