# ELAC ProteK vs McIntosh Cast Connect

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ELAC ProteK at 19 against McIntosh Cast Connect's 2. ELAC ProteK also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ELAC ProteK against 4.5 for McIntosh Cast Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELAC ProteK has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ELAC ProteK | McIntosh Cast Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elac-protek/id1547394445/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcintosh-cast-connect/id6670228577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ELAC Americas Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547394447) | [McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411263898) |

## What reviewers say

### ELAC ProteK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elac-protek/id1547394445)

This application allows users to remotely manage compatible Elac Protek devices. Users can schedule power on/off times and utilize voice control for hands-free operation. It helps protect your equipment by providing convenient remote access.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Schedule on/off times, Voice control integration, Equipment protection features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### McIntosh Cast Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcintosh-cast-connect/id6670228577)

This app enables Google Cast functionality for a specific streaming amplifier. It is only needed if you intend to use Google Cast, not for other built-in streaming options.

**Highlights:** Google Cast functionality, Compatibility with MSA5500 amplifier, Alternative streaming option selector

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ELAC ProteK free?

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

### Is McIntosh Cast Connect free?

McIntosh Cast Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ELAC ProteK or McIntosh Cast Connect?

McIntosh Cast Connect is rated higher. ELAC ProteK averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while McIntosh Cast Connect averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do ELAC ProteK or McIntosh Cast Connect have ads?

Neither ELAC ProteK nor McIntosh Cast Connect shows ads.

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