# CS Pilot vs AirPlay Cast

The clearest difference is rating: AirPlay Cast at 4.1 against CS Pilot's 2.6. AirPlay Cast also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (14K vs 18). CS Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirPlay Cast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. CS Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

AirPlay Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirPlay Cast has 14K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of CS Pilot's written reviews are positive against 7% of AirPlay Cast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CS Pilot ships an update every 6 weeks, AirPlay Cast daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CS Pilot | AirPlay Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cs-pilot/id1441485653/reviews) | **[4.1 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplay-cast/id1630699647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 6.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 59 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [星星 艾](https://appshunter.io/developer/985866002) | [Taro Aso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630699649) |

## What reviewers say

### CS Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cs-pilot/id1441485653)

Control a quadrotor drone with a clean and intuitive interface. Stream real-time HD video, capture photos with adjustable parameters, and utilize gravity induction for flight. Browse and share captured media.

**Highlights:** WiFi drone control, Real-time HD video transmission, HD camera shooting, Gravity induction control, Photo and video browsing, Media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AirPlay Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplay-cast/id1630699647)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily share your phone's content on larger screens with reliable screen mirroring and playback control. Stream videos, photos, and music, or mirror your entire screen for presentations and gaming. Use your phone as a remote for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Cast videos, photos, and music, Real-time screen mirroring, Phone-based TV control, Share moments with family, Play music through TV speakers, Wireless connection over Wi-Fi

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ User-friendly
- ⭐ Excellent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires payment to use
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Crashes frequently
- 🚫 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on launch
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Better compatibility with smart TVs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CS Pilot free?

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

### Is AirPlay Cast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CS Pilot or AirPlay Cast?

AirPlay Cast is rated higher. CS Pilot averages 2.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while AirPlay Cast averages 4.1 from 14K ratings.

### Do CS Pilot or AirPlay Cast have ads?

Neither CS Pilot nor AirPlay Cast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CS Pilot or AirPlay Cast?

CS Pilot ships an update every 6 weeks, and AirPlay Cast daily. Most recently, CS Pilot was updated on October 24, 2026 and AirPlay Cast on October 29, 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.*