# OneCast vs R2

The clearest difference is rating: OneCast at 4.5 against R2's 3.4. OneCast also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 23%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). R2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OneCast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. R2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

OneCast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OneCast has 9.6K ratings behind it against 363, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of OneCast's written reviews are positive against 23% of R2's.

OneCast ships an update monthly, R2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OneCast | R2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecast/id1398182637/reviews)** | [3.4 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r2-d2-droid-control/id1403826626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 363 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) | [De Agostini Publishing S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446742474) |

## What reviewers say

### OneCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecast/id1398182637)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into an Xbox companion. Stream games from your console or the cloud, anywhere. Enjoy high-fidelity visuals and full controller support for an immersive gaming experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Stream Xbox games from console or cloud, Near-zero latency streaming, Up to 1440p resolution, Full Xbox controller support, Keyboard and mouse support, Xbox Party Chat, Picture-in-Picture mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless streaming
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Ability to use Xbox controller
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Convenient for gaming on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or disconnects
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Xbox to be hardwired for best performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with Xbox Series X/S
- 🐛 On-screen controls not ideal for some games

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Xbox in some cases
- Audio/video desync issues
- Compatibility problems with certain games

**Requested features**

- Support for Xbox Series X/S
- Ability to stream over cellular data
- Option to customize on-screen controls
- Integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Support for multiple Xbox consoles on one account


### R2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r2-d2-droid-control/id1403826626)

Control your interactive R2-D2 droid from your smartphone or tablet. Steer the droid, view its camera feed, and activate unique features like its projector and pop-up lightsaber. The droid can also operate autonomously and respond to voice commands.

**Highlights:** Dual mode control (command/AI), Video/still camera with face detection, Holographic message projector, Pop-up lightsaber, Extending arms and manipulator probes, Voice command response

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well when functioning properly
- 🎮 Endless features and functionality
- 🔧 Resolves issues with reinstallation
- 📱 Compatible with multiple Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on startup frequently
- 📵 Connection failures to R2-D2 unit
- ⚠️ Not updated for latest iOS versions
- 🔌 WiFi connectivity issues (local and direct modes)
- 💔 Product becomes unusable without working app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Unable to connect to R2-D2 via Bluetooth or WiFi
- Local WiFi connection mode not working
- Direct WiFi mode intermittently functional
- iOS 14, 16, 17, 18, 18.1 compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS 16, 17, 18, and 18.1 compatibility
- Diagnostic feature to check R2-D2 problems
- Volume control option
- Programming/automation functionality
- Controller support (PS2/gamepad)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OneCast free?

OneCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is R2 free?

R2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OneCast or R2?

OneCast is rated higher. OneCast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while R2 averages 3.4 from 363 ratings.

### Do OneCast or R2 have ads?

Neither OneCast nor R2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OneCast or R2?

OneCast ships an update monthly, and R2 every 4 months. Most recently, OneCast was updated on September 26, 2026 and R2 on September 10, 2026.

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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.*