# Aladdin X vs AirDroid Cast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirDroid Cast at 86% against Aladdin X's 5%. AirDroid Cast also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 2). Aladdin X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirDroid Cast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Aladdin X asks for nothing beyond the download.

AirDroid Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirDroid Cast has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Aladdin X's written reviews are positive against 86% of AirDroid Cast's.

Aladdin X ships an update every 2 months, AirDroid Cast every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aladdin X | AirDroid Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aladdin-x/id1432490876/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdroid-cast-screen-mirroring/id1539892125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aladdin X Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741880176) | [SAND STUDIO CORPORATION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501289782) |

## What reviewers say

### Aladdin X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aladdin-x/id1432490876)

This application allows users to control Aladdin series products directly from their smartphone. It replicates remote control functions and enables photo uploads from your phone to the main device. Ensure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Aladdin device for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Smartphone remote control, Photo upload to Aladdin device, Automatic device detection, Wi-Fi connectivity required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AirDroid Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdroid-cast-screen-mirroring/id1539892125)

Seamlessly mirror your device's screen to a computer or other devices across different networks. Share up to five screens simultaneously and even remotely control your mobile from your PC. Supports iOS, Windows, and Mac.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform screen casting, Wireless and USB connection options, Remote network mirroring, Remote mobile control, Simultaneous multi-screen mirroring, Web version for browser access

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Casting - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Cast & Control  - Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Remote Casting - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Cast & Control - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Low latency
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Excellent quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues
- 🐛 Lagging/choppy
- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects frequently
- Black screen issue
- Doesn't work with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Allow interaction with mirrored screen
- Improve video quality
- Add keyboard shortcuts for screen rotation
- Provide more free features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aladdin X free?

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

### Is AirDroid Cast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aladdin X or AirDroid Cast?

AirDroid Cast is rated higher. Aladdin X averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AirDroid Cast averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Aladdin X or AirDroid Cast have ads?

Neither Aladdin X nor AirDroid Cast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aladdin X or AirDroid Cast?

Aladdin X ships an update every 2 months, and AirDroid Cast every 4 months. Most recently, Aladdin X was updated on November 6, 2026 and AirDroid Cast on November 12, 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.*