# Baseus vs CAST Events

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAST Events at none against Baseus's 10. CAST Events also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baseus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CAST Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

Baseus ships an update fortnightly, CAST Events daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baseus | CAST Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **327** | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [深圳市倍思科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708041876) | [Reginald Masangkay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596796454) |

## What reviewers say

### Baseus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896)

Manage your electronic devices and shop for premium products. Connect devices for smart living and share them with family. Enjoy interactive activities and a curated selection of high-quality electronics.

**Highlights:** Device management and control, Easy setup for electronic devices, Family device sharing, E-commerce platform for Baseus products, Interactive activities, Smart lifestyle enrichment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Plan Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60min | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200min | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500min | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Plan Annual | $14.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan Annual | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to operate
- 🔒 Privacy-conscious with guest mode option
- 🎵 Customizable equalizer settings
- 🔍 Helpful find/locate feature for lost earbuds
- 📱 Seamless device switching capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App fails to recognize connected devices
- 📦 Bulky case design not pocket-friendly
- 🔋 Battery status not displayed for case
- 💾 Dash cam connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'recovering videos' screen for dash cams
- Bluetooth pairing loop on iPhone with iOS 17
- Firmware update fails to install (0% on iPhone, crashes on Android)
- Email verification not received during signup
- App doesn't recognize paired devices in search

**Requested features**

- Support for Bowie E17 headphones
- Support for Bowie E19 headphones
- Support for Simu S2 airbuds
- Support for Simu S1 airbuds
- Support for Baseus Encock WM 04


### CAST Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cast-events/id6804091059)

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baseus free?

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

### Is CAST Events free?

CAST Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Baseus or CAST Events have ads?

Neither Baseus nor CAST Events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baseus or CAST Events?

Baseus ships an update fortnightly, and CAST Events daily. Most recently, Baseus was updated on November 11, 2026 and CAST Events on November 13, 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.*
