Lightcast.com Network vs Microwave
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.
Microwave
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Microwave is a familiar short-video app with one big difference: no one company controls it. Watch, post, and discover vertical videos without worrying about sudden changes or shutdowns.
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Verdict
Lightcast.com Network and Microwave are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Lightcast.com Network | Microwave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 96 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | Apple TV | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cross Media Corporation | Dennis Yang |
In-app purchases
Lightcast.com Network
No in-app purchases
Microwave
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lightcast.com Network free?
Is Microwave free?
Do Lightcast.com Network or Microwave have ads?
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