Replicate™ vs StartCARE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Replicate™
This app allows you to screencast your device to computers or other devices, and remotely control apps. It supports viewing and printing numerous document types, sending faxes, and managing files. The Pro version offers advanced sharing and remote control features.
- Screencast to computers and other devices
- Remotely control apps
- View and print various document types
- Send faxes worldwide
- Transfer files via web browser or iTunes
- Pro version for advanced sharing
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Screencast this app onto other devices running this app or onto a computer, and view another user's screencast of this app on your device (Pro version only). Plus, remotely control the iPod app on this device from a computer on the same wi-fi network. "WORKS GREAT! i have had no problem with software and printing on my network, most of the time HP printers will always work for you! and does for me and my HP Laser 4200 series, if you have fax credits on any other their apps contact support and they can split them or move them! Nice app to have access to like a command center..." - V, Oct 20, 2011 FEATURES • View/print many document types, including PDF, Word, Excel, bitmap, TIFF, text, HTML, Open Office, GIF, and encapsulated PostScript. • Create new text documents. • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Print to networked or shared printers. No additional software is necessary. This app includes support for over 1,400 printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Ricoh, Oki, Kyocera, Infotec, NRG, Lanier, and many more! • Send faxes to over 220 countries and territories worldwide - no subscription required![1] • Get a professional USA-based toll-free number for your incoming faxes and voicemail.[2] • Send postcards and letters via USPS (postal mail). • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Screencast this app onto other devices running this app or onto a computer. View another user's screencast of this app. (Pro version only) • Share files between two iPads/iPhones that are running this app. (Pro version only) • Print web-based files or download them into this app. • Remotely control the iPod app on this device from a computer on the same wi-fi network. • Browse the web from your computer using your iPad/iPod touch/iPhone, even when you do not have an internet connection on your computer. HOW DO I ACCESS OR CONTROL THIS APP FROM MY COMPUTER? 1. Put your iPad/iPhone and computer on the same wi-fi network. 2. On your iPad/iPhone, start this app, and open the Documents module. Make a note of the URL that is displayed at the top of the Documents menu. 3. On the computer, open a web browser, and enter the full URL of this app from the previous step. HOW DO I IMPORT FILES INTO THIS APP? • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Use iTunes to upload files into this app. • Email a file to yourself. Then, open the Mail app, press and hold down the attachment until the "Open In..." menu appears. Select this app from the list of apps displayed. [1] Each fax unit purchases a one-page fax that can be sent in 60 seconds or less to a destination in the USA or Canada. The number of fax units needed to transmit a one-page 60-second fax to a destination in another country is listed in the rate card within this app. Please note that a page that requires a longer transmission time (for example, a page containing high resolution graphics) consumes additional fax units. [2] To receive voicemail or faxes, you must setup an incoming toll-free phone number. The toll-free phone number requires a monthly subscription. 60 minutes/month are included free with subscription. Toll-free numbers are USA-based numbers and are accessible in the United States only. Optional Toll-Free Number Subscription Notes: • Title: Toll-Free Number • Length: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least a day before the end • Account will be charged for renewal within a day prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Terms Of Use: https://n1.ndili.com/termsofuse.html • Privacy Policy: http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/privacy
StartCARE
This app performs network tests and diagnostics to help support agents resolve internet issues quickly. It allows users to share test results and, with permission, enables agents to remotely connect to modems for troubleshooting and settings adjustments.
- Network tests and diagnostics
- Share test results with support
- Remote modem connection
- Troubleshoot and fix settings
- Quick issue resolution
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Only run this app if you've been referred by a start.ca support agent. StartCARE runs a variety of network tests and diagnostics and allows you to share them with the support representative who's working hard to solve your problem. This information will help them to solve your issue quickly so you can go back to enjoying your Internet package to the fullest! StartCARE can also allow start.ca support agents to connect to your modem to run tests and fix settings with your permission.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: StartCARE at 100% against Replicate™'s 0%. StartCARE also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Replicate™'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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
StartCARE is free to download; Replicate™ costs $3.99 up front. Replicate™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. StartCARE asks for nothing beyond the download.
StartCARE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Replicate™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of StartCARE's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Replicate™ | StartCARE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ndili Technologies, Inc. | multiboard communications inc |
Customer experience
Replicate™
StartCARE
In-app purchases
Replicate™
- Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
- Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$39.993 Months
- Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
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- Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
- FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units$0.99
- Deutsch Cover Sheet$0.99
- Holiday1 Cover Sheet$0.99
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- Wedding Cover Sheet$0.99
- FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus)$4.99
- 1-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$14.99
StartCARE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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