Lightcast.com Network vs MoniCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightcast.com Network
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The Lightcast.com Network features selected Lightcast Clients, their media, channels and apps with on-demand and live media. Check out the variety of content available from different backgrounds, cultures and genres and browse through a blend of channels in various layouts, to a variety of audiences and special interests.
MoniCast
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Monicast lets you create and host your own podcast, connecting you with a global audience in real-time. Whether you're broadcasting solo or collaborating with multiple hosts, Monicast brings your content to life with seamless live streaming. Experience dynamic interaction with your listeners, explore creative streaming formats, and enjoy the flexibility of public or private sessions. Rest assured, your content is fully protected—every live stream is encrypted end-to-end, ensuring a secure and private experience for both you and your audience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lightcast.com Network at none against MoniCast's shown. MoniCast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 96 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Lightcast.com Network ships an update every 96 months, MoniCast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightcast.com Network | MoniCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 96 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cross Media Corporation | Shanghai Mokong Technology Co. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Lightcast.com Network
No in-app purchases
MoniCast
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lightcast.com Network free?
Is MoniCast free?
Do Lightcast.com Network or MoniCast have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lightcast.com Network or MoniCast?
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