Comparison

TV Cast for Google Chromecast vs Podium | Viewer

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

Head to head
About

TV Cast for Google Chromecast

Stream local and online videos, photos, and music from your iOS device to a Chromecast. Enjoy screen mirroring, high-definition casting without lag, and support for cloud storage services. The app offers a premium subscription for additional features.

Highlights
  • Stream local and online media
  • Screen mirroring
  • Cloud storage integration
  • High-definition casting
  • Auto-search for devices
  • Microphone support for broadcasting
Features
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TV cast enables you to stream local and online videos, photos and music from your iOS device directly to your Chromecast. Setup guide: Please make sure your phone and chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Explore your chromecast full potential with Media cast. Features: • Auto search for available chromecast devices. • Complete screen mirroring to your chromecast device. • Auto detect and connect for smoother experience. • Google drive and dropbox support. • Add local video, local audio to Play Queue. • Microphone support for live broadcasting. • Casting with high definition and no lags. Disclaimer: TV for Chromecast app is not affiliate with Google LLC. All rights belong to their respective owner. Premium Subscription: Media cast includes an optional auto-renewable subscription to access current and future premium categories: Please note that pricing may vary depends on your region. • 4.99$ weekly auto-renewable subscription. • 9.99$ monthly auto-renewable subscription. • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • You can manage your subscription by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://benabid.me/terms Privacy: https://benabid.me/privacy If you have any queries you can always reach us at contact@benabid.me

About

Podium | Viewer

Features
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Podium | Viewer is the stage display companion app for Podium Presenter. It is designed to show live content sent from a Mac in real time during events where timing and clarity matter. Podium | Viewer does not create or edit content. It displays what is sent from Podium Presenter on a Mac, perfectly synced and scaled to the screen. What the presenter designs on the Mac is exactly what appears on the Viewer, without lag or distortion. The app connects to Podium Presenter over the local network using Bonjour. No internet connection is required during use. Once connected, Podium | Viewer instantly displays text, images, timers, clocks, and alerts, and updates automatically as changes are made on the Mac. Podium | Viewer is built for live environments where reliability is critical. It is commonly used as a stage screen, confidence monitor, or presenter display during worship services, corporate presentations, conferences, training sessions, and community events. The Viewer app supports multiple types of content on the same screen, including large readable text, images, countdown timers, clocks in any timezone, and visual alerts. Timers and clocks update in real time and can be started, stopped, or reset from the Presenter app. Alerts can trigger visual flashes, sounds, haptics, or acknowledgement prompts to ensure important messages are noticed. Podium | Viewer is optimized for iPad but also works on iPhone for monitoring or backup use. The layout automatically adapts to the device’s screen size and resolution to ensure clean, readable output. Privacy and simplicity are core to Podium’s design. Podium | Viewer does not require accounts, does not show ads, and does not include tracking or analytics. All communication happens locally between devices, and no data is stored or transmitted to external servers. Content disappears when the session ends. Podium | Viewer is intended to be used together with Podium Presenter on macOS. A subscription to Podium unlocks full functionality across the Podium system. Podium | Viewer helps keep speakers, operators, and stages perfectly in sync during live moments.

Screenshots

TV Cast for Google Chromecast4 screens
Podium | Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Podium | Viewer at none against TV Cast for Google Chromecast's 3. TV Cast for Google Chromecast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TV Cast for Google Chromecast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Podium | Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Cast for Google Chromecast ships an update every 2 weeks, Podium | Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Cast for Google Chromecast versus Podium | Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Cast for Google ChromecastPodium | Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoufiane BenabidKinchit Gauswami

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Cast for Google Chromecast

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
None

Podium | Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Cast for Google Chromecast free?
TV Cast for Google Chromecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Podium | Viewer free?
Podium | Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Cast for Google Chromecast or Podium | Viewer have ads?
Neither TV Cast for Google Chromecast nor Podium | Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Cast for Google Chromecast or Podium | Viewer?
TV Cast for Google Chromecast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Podium | Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, TV Cast for Google Chromecast was updated on November 3, 2026 and Podium | Viewer on October 28, 2026.

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