# U vs Optoma HDCast Pro

The clearest difference is rating: U at 4.7 against Optoma HDCast Pro's 1.2. U also leads on ratings volume (390K vs 28) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). Optoma HDCast Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

U holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 390K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of U's written reviews are positive against 0% of Optoma HDCast Pro's.

U ships an update every 3 months, Optoma HDCast Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Optoma HDCast Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (390K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438/reviews)** | [1.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optoma-hdcast-pro/id1040760180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **390K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **14.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 132 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) | [NimbleTech Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720699271) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438)

Stream live TV and on-demand content from your home network or on the go. Manage your DVR, personalize your viewing experience, and use your device as a remote control. Discover new shows and manage your recordings with ease.

**Highlights:** Watch Live TV, On Demand library, Personalized homepage, TV programming guide, Remote control functionality, DVR management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Easy to schedule recordings
- 🚀 Good on-demand functionality
- 👍 Reliable service when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable channel access and streaming
- 🐛 Guide data not kept up-to-date
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices
- 🔒 Security and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Remote control feature not working consistently
- Certain channels not available through the app
- Sync issues between app and TV experience

**Requested features**

- Ability to access and manage recordings remotely
- Improved guide with more future programming data
- Seamless integration with home receivers
- Support for casting to TV from mobile devices


### Optoma HDCast Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optoma-hdcast-pro/id1040760180)

Wirelessly stream media and mirror your device's screen to a projector. Share photos, videos, music, and documents. Supports multi-device split-screen presentations and live annotation.

**Highlights:** Local photo, music, and video streaming, Web browsing and internet video streaming, Document viewer, Screen mirroring, Quad split screen presentation, Live camera mode, Cloud storage access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

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

### Is Optoma HDCast Pro free?

Optoma HDCast Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, U or Optoma HDCast Pro?

U is rated higher. U averages 4.7 out of 5 from 390K ratings, while Optoma HDCast Pro averages 1.2 from 28 ratings.

### Do U or Optoma HDCast Pro have ads?

Neither U nor Optoma HDCast Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, U or Optoma HDCast Pro?

U ships an update every 3 months, and Optoma HDCast Pro every 11 months. Most recently, U was updated on November 8, 2026 and Optoma HDCast Pro on November 2, 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.*