Comparison

SWebCaster vs Web Video Caster Premium

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

Head to head
About

SWebCaster

Stream online videos from a web browser directly to your TV using Chromecast or AppleTV. Customize subtitles and manage your browsing history and bookmarks within the app.

Highlights
  • Custom video player with casting
  • Subtitle customization
  • Web browsing
  • History and bookmarks
  • URL sharing
  • Client SSL certificate installation
Features
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SWebCaster is a full feature web browser with customised video player that can help you stream online videos to your Chromecast device on your big screen TV. SWebCaster is totally free (no In-App Purchases) and supports AppleTV, Chromecast 1, 2, 3 and Ultra. [Features] - Custom video player interface with casting capabilities - If your video also has subtitles, you can easily change between then and customise their size - History - Bookmarks - Settings - Share web pages URLs with your friends [Steeps to start Casting / AirPlay] - Open SWebCaster, load the video page, then start the video. - After the player starts, you will be able to connect to your Chromecast or AppleTV - Watch and enjoy the video on your TV *iTunes movies or any other DRM protected videos are not supported. [Steeps to install a client SSL certificate] - Open the page where your certificate is located - Input the password when prompted - Check your certificate details and click on "Install" to import it.

About

Web Video Caster Premium

Features
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Web Video Caster Premium turns your iPhone into the ultimate streaming companion. Browse the web, automatically detect videos on any page, and cast them to your TV, Chromecast, AirPlay, Roku, or Fire TV in a single tap. KEY FEATURES • Smart video sniffer: detects MP4, HLS (m3u8) and embedded streams while you browse • Cast to Chromecast, AirPlay, Roku, Fire TV, and DLNA devices • Multi-video queue with reordering and Clear Queue • Built-in subtitle support with adjustable speed and offset/latency • Beautiful Now Playing screen with full transport controls • Bookmarks, history, and curated site shortcuts for quick access • Discover page with trending sources and recommendations • Library to keep your favorite videos organized PREMIUM Unlock subtitles, subtitle latency / speed control, casting, and the multi-video queue with a Premium subscription. Built natively in Swift with a modern liquid-glass interface, gentle haptics, and privacy-first design. No accounts required to browse — your history stays on your device.

Screenshots

SWebCaster4 screens
Web Video Caster Premium2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SWebCaster at 15.0 against Web Video Caster Premium's 18.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SWebCaster versus Web Video Caster Premium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWebCasterWeb Video Caster Premium
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperXendorCasper Barfod

In-app purchases

None

SWebCaster

No in-app purchases

None

Web Video Caster Premium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWebCaster free?
SWebCaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Web Video Caster Premium free?
Web Video Caster Premium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SWebCaster or Web Video Caster Premium have ads?
Neither SWebCaster nor Web Video Caster Premium shows ads.

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