Comparison

SVS vs Optoma TapCast

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

Head to head
About

SVS

Control and optimize your SVS subwoofer's performance with advanced DSP features. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio for music and movies, and correct room anomalies for the deepest, tightest bass.

Highlights
  • Advanced DSP functionality
  • Room anomaly correction
  • Customizable presets
  • Volume control
  • Low pass filter adjustment
  • Parametric EQ
  • Port tuning
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The SVS app is the easiest way to unleash the full potential of your SVS 17-Ultra RIEvolution, 5000 Series R|Evolution, 3000 R|Evolution, 16-Ultra, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 3000 Micro, 3000 In-Wall, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series subwoofers by allowing advanced DSP functionality and optimization based on your room, speakers and personal listening preferences. The SVS app lets you do simple things like control volume and create custom presets that enable easy, one-touch tuning for music, movies, and other content. More advanced functionality of the SVS subwoofer app includes the ability to correct room anomalies and fine-tune low frequency output so you can enjoy the full depth, force, and nuance from the world’s finest subwoofers. When used with your SVS subwoofer, the app takes the mystery out of subwoofer digital signal processing (DSP) by clearly explaining each feature and providing easy control from your mobile device. If you’re new to subwoofer DSP, the SVS app has a helpful tutorial that guides you through the different settings. With a few simple adjustments, you can eliminate boomy spots, set crossover frequencies, and make other adjustments to get the deepest, tightest, and most accurate in-room response possible from your SVS subwoofer. You can make adjustments from the comfort of your favorite seat or even when the subwoofer is not in site. With SVS, you can easily optimize settings for: • Volume Control • Low Pass Filter • Phase • Polarity • Parametric EQ • Room Gain Compensation • Port Tuning (Ported models only) • Custom Presets • System Settings And More The SVS app works with Apple iOS 13.0 or newer. The app is also available for SVS 13-Ultra Amplifier Upgrade Kits for existing owners of the SVS SB13, PB13, PC13-Ultra, PB12-PLUS, and PC12-PLUS Subwoofers. Have questions, problems or feedback? Contact us at custservice@svsound.com or 877.626.5623.

About

Optoma TapCast

Wirelessly stream audio, video, and your mobile screen to a compatible projector or interactive flat panel. Control your device remotely or mirror your desktop to your smartphone for direct touch interaction.

Highlights
  • Stream audio and video
  • Remote control projector
  • Mirror mobile screen
  • Control projector from desktop mirror
  • Wireless display solution
Features
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TapCast is a wireless display solution which offers a friendly and convenient user experience for home entertainment, corporate and education sharing and collaboration. To use this APP on your phone or tablet, you need an Optoma Projector / IFP with TapCast Server pre-installed. With TapCast you can: 1. Stream any audio or video file to your Projector / IFP. 2. Use your smartphone as Remote Controller for your Projector / IFP. 3. Mirror your mobile screen to your Projector / IFP. 4. Mirror your desktop screen to your smartphone and touch the screen directly to control your Projector / IFP, as if you are touching your Projector / IFP. This is the client side APP. The server APP is exclusively found on Optoma Projector / IFP that has TapCast Server built in.

Screenshots

SVS4 screens
Optoma TapCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SVS at 68% against Optoma TapCast's 0%. SVS also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (99 vs 8). Optoma TapCast's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SVS has 99 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SVS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Optoma TapCast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SVS ships an update every 2 months, Optoma TapCast every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SVS versus Optoma TapCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSVSOptoma TapCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (99 ratings) — better2.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings99 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpecialty Technologies, LLC.Optoma Corporation

Customer experience

SVS

All ratings85 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.9%

Optoma TapCast

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

SVS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Never reconnects to sub, requires reinstallation
  • Preset saving is unreliable or doesn't work
  • Bluetooth connection issues (out of range, drops)
  • Phantom BLE connection locks out other devices
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  • iPhone gestures interfere with app navigation (swipe up)
  • Save Preset button is not visible/executable on iPhone 14 Pro
  • Options button not showing up after selecting home screen options
  • Preset selection not properly shown on screen when swapping
  • App maintains a phantom BLE connection
  • Auto On not working
  • Amplifier plate issues
  • App resets itself on opening
  • Subwoofer not in range reported
  • Preset is set to none in the app periodically

Requested features

20 requests
  • Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
  • Mute function
  • Auto room correction
  • Widget for quick preset changes
  • Apple Watch app for adjustments
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  • Desktop/Mac app support
  • Language options (e.g., French)
  • Standby/Active mode indicator
  • API for home automation integration
  • Native Windows/Mac/Linux control
  • Expanded explanations for settings
  • iPad support
  • Group control for gain adjustments
  • Dropdown menu for switching between subs
  • Always-on display option
  • Automatic recognition of sealed mode
  • Support for multiple devices simultaneously
  • Net frequency response display with EQs
  • Option to go back in menus
  • Dark mode

Optoma TapCast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SVS

No in-app purchases

None

Optoma TapCast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SVS free?
SVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optoma TapCast free?
Optoma TapCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SVS or Optoma TapCast?
SVS is rated higher. SVS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Optoma TapCast averages 2.0 from 8 ratings.
Do SVS or Optoma TapCast have ads?
Neither SVS nor Optoma TapCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SVS or Optoma TapCast?
SVS ships an update every 2 months, and Optoma TapCast every 5 weeks. Most recently, SVS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Optoma TapCast on October 19, 2026.

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