Comparison

OneCast vs Parry Lab

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

Head to head
About

OneCast

Stream your Xbox games to your iPhone or iPad with near-zero latency. Play from your console or the cloud, anywhere, with stunning visuals and full controller support. Enjoy seamless multitasking and local co-op.

Highlights
  • Stream Xbox games to iPhone/iPad
  • Near-zero latency streaming
  • Play Xbox games from the cloud
  • Full Xbox controller support
  • Keyboard and mouse support
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate Xbox companion with OneCast. Whether the TV is unavailable, you're craving the comfort of another room, or you're away from home – OneCast puts your gaming session at your fingertips. YOUR GAMES, EVERYWHERE • Stream directly from your personal Xbox console with near-zero latency in up to 1440p • Play Xbox games from the cloud, no console required • Access your Xbox library from anywhere – at home or on the go • Favorite cloud games sync between your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac via iCloud • Home Screen widgets start a favorite cloud game or connect to your console with a single tap • Choose which Xbox Cloud Gaming server region your games run in to reduce ping STUNNING VISUAL FIDELITY • Special High Quality video mode delivers exceptionally crisp and detailed visuals • Adjustable video quality settings to optimize performance for any network condition • Full-screen display option eliminates black bars for maximum immersion ULTIMATE CONTROL • Full support for Xbox controllers via Bluetooth or USB-C, with optimized experience for form-fitting controllers like Backbone and GameSir • Advanced keyboard and mouse support with Native Passthrough for games with built-in K&M support and Virtual Controller mode for precision aiming in any game (including proper mouse pointer lock on iPad) • Fully customizable on-screen controller with adjustable layout, opacity, and size • Stick anti-deadzone setting makes small thumbstick movements register in games with a large built-in deadzone FULL-FEATURED GAMEPLAY • Xbox Party Chat with sophisticated echo cancellation technology • Play Xbox 360 classics on your iOS devices • Enjoy local co-op gaming with multiple controllers on a single device • External display support for big-screen gaming anywhere: connect a TV or monitor with a USB-C to HDMI adapter or a USB-C display, and the game plays full screen while your device's screen dims SEAMLESS MULTITASKING • Picture-in-Picture mode keeps your game visible while you use other apps • Quickly switch between your game and guides, messages, or social media Compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Note: For optimal performance, connect your Xbox via ethernet cable and use a 5GHz WiFi connection for your iOS device. Free 7-day trial, then unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase. OneCast is an independent app designed for use with Xbox systems, but it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation or the Xbox brand. Any queries or requests for support or technical assistance should be directed solely to the OneCast development team, as Microsoft is not involved in or responsible for this application.

About

Parry Lab

Features
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An enemy winds up. The blade lands. You press. Miss by 40 milliseconds and this app tells you it was 40, not just that you failed. Parry Lab is a measurement tool for action game players who want their deflect timing counted instead of guessed. Every input is judged and printed with a signed millisecond figure, so you always know whether you went early or late and by exactly how much. [HOW IT WORKS] - An enemy silhouette winds up an attack - Press the instant the blade lands to deflect it - A feint freezes mid-swing and then resumes, so wait for the real impact - Red attacks cannot be deflected at all, so keep your hands off them - Pressing with nothing landing counts against you, so mashing is punished [WHAT YOU GET] - A signed millisecond figure on every single attack, not a vague grade - Session report with a distribution chart and a plain diagnosis such as "you press 27ms late on average" - One-time calibration measures your device's screen and touch delay and removes it from every figure - 15 hand-authored movesets, ramping from steady wind-ups to feints, undeflectable attacks and shifting tempo - Anonymous global boards sorted by the lowest average deviation, a metric that mashing cannot fake - Best average deviation and longest streak saved for every moveset - Clean, distraction-free design built around one clear contact point - Plays in 9 languages - New movesets arrive without waiting for an app update [WHY MEASURE IT] Most players know they keep dying to the same attack, but not why. A number tells you which way you are off and by how much. A session takes a couple of minutes, so it fits right before you open a boss fight, and your average deviation keeps falling as long as you keep the routine honest. Find out how late you really are.

Screenshots

OneCast4 screens
Parry Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OneCast at none against Parry Lab's shown. Parry Lab's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. OneCast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Parry Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneCast ships an update monthly, Parry Lab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OneCast versus Parry Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneCastParry Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitwise Solutions Limitedpilyeong heo

Bugs and requests

OneCast

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Parry Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OneCast

One-time2
  • Additional Support$9.99
  • Full Unlock$14.99
1 purchases

Parry Lab

One-time1
  • Parry Trainer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is OneCast free?
OneCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parry Lab free?
Parry Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OneCast or Parry Lab have ads?
Parry Lab shows ads; OneCast does not.
Which is updated more often, OneCast or Parry Lab?
OneCast ships an update monthly, and Parry Lab every 2 weeks. Most recently, OneCast was updated on November 8, 2026 and Parry Lab on October 31, 2026.

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