MonitorCast Mobile vs KAST 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MonitorCast Mobile
Access real-time events, manage personnel, and monitor hardware status from your MonitorCast Server. Control doors, reset controllers, and activate or deactivate card access remotely.
- Real-time event streaming
- User-based event filtering
- Personnel management (activate/deactivate access)
- Hardware status monitoring
- Controller reset functionality
- Door control (lock/unlock, temporary admits)
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MonitorCast Mobile is an application that allows authorized users to connect to their MonitorCast Server. This app provides access to the Dashboard which streams real time events along with user-based filters. Personnel gives access to manage Personnel, such as activating or deactivating card access. The Mobile app also provides hardware status as well as the ability to reset controllers. Additionally, Users can also manage doors as far as locking, unlocking or even sending temporary admits. Your MonitorCast server must 4.5.0 or newer to use this app.
KAST 2026
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TripBuilder Event Mobile™ is the mobile application for KAST 2026 taking place March 11-13, 2026. Use this app to: • Easily view event info and more right on your mobile phone. • Connect with Attendees, Exhibitors and Speakers at the event. • Maximize your time at the Event with the MyEvent personalization tools. This TripBuilder Event Mobile™ app is provided at no charge by the Kentucky Association for School Technology. It was designed and developed by TripBuilder Media Inc. If you have any questions, or need any support regarding how to use this app, please submit a Support Ticket (located within the Help icon in the app).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MonitorCast Mobile at none against KAST 2026's shown. KAST 2026's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MonitorCast Mobile ships an update every 18 months, KAST 2026 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MonitorCast Mobile | KAST 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | i-PRO Americas Inc. | THE KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION FOR SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
In-app purchases
MonitorCast Mobile
No in-app purchases
KAST 2026
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MonitorCast Mobile free?
Is KAST 2026 free?
Do MonitorCast Mobile or KAST 2026 have ads?
Which is updated more often, MonitorCast Mobile or KAST 2026?
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