# CastAssist vs Multicast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CastAssist at 100% against Multicast's 0%. CastAssist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CastAssist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CastAssist's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multicast's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CastAssist | Multicast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castassist/id1222453553/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicast-screen-mirroring/id6755520191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方儿 龙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222453552) | [正福 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752550912) |

## What reviewers say

### CastAssist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castassist/id1222453553)

This utility helps users find AirReceiver or AppleTV devices on complex networks, such as those found in schools and businesses. It simplifies device discovery in environments where standard network scanning might fail.

**Highlights:** Discover AirReceiver devices, Discover AppleTV devices, Network scanning across subnets, Ideal for schools and businesses, Simplifies device discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Multicast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicast-screen-mirroring/id6755520191)

This app enables simultaneous casting of multiple photos or videos to your TV, offering split-screen and grid layouts for enhanced viewing. It supports various casting modes and protocols for seamless integration with most smart TVs, ideal for education, collaboration, and home entertainment.

**Highlights:** Split-screen casting, Cast multiple photos/videos simultaneously, Side-by-side or grid layouts, One-to-one and one-to-many casting, Optimized for no delay, Supports AirPlay and DLNA

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CastAssist free?

CastAssist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Multicast free?

Multicast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CastAssist or Multicast?

CastAssist is rated higher. CastAssist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Multicast averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do CastAssist or Multicast have ads?

Multicast shows ads; CastAssist does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*