Comparison

Lightcast.com Network vs INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK

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

Head to head

Lightcast.com Network

Free

🎬 Entertainment

No ratingsView app →

INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK

Free

🎬 Entertainment

No ratingsView app →

About

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.

About

INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK

Features

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Welcome to INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK, a streaming network offering live broadcasts of curated content, on-demand videos, and more. Dive into the vibrant world of entertainment, all on your device.

Screenshots

Lightcast.com Network3 screens

INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK at every 3 weeks against Lightcast.com Network's every 96 months. INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightcast.com Network ships an update every 96 months, INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Lightcast.com Network versus INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Lightcast.com Network	INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 96 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	Apple TV	iPhone, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS	16.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	39 MB	31 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Cross Media Corporation	TvStartup Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Lightcast.com Network

No in-app purchases

None

INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightcast.com Network free?

Lightcast.com Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK free?

INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Lightcast.com Network or INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK have ads?

Neither Lightcast.com Network nor INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Lightcast.com Network or INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK?

Lightcast.com Network ships an update every 96 months, and INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lightcast.com Network was updated on October 2, 2026 and INSTARVIEW GLOBAL NETWORK on September 30, 2026.