Comparison

SISTIC vs Singtel Cast

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

Head to head
About

SISTIC

This app offers a streamlined ticketing experience for arts, culture, sports, and entertainment events. With a new interface and enhanced features, it simplifies purchasing tickets for both online and live performances.

Highlights
  • Enhanced ticketing experience
  • Buy tickets for online and live events
  • New user interface
  • Wide range of events
  • Convenient event discovery
Features
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Why you’ll love the updated SISTIC app Discover trending arts, music, and sports with personalised recommendations, enjoy a faster and more secure checkout, and store or scan your mobile tickets directly from the app for frictionless venue entry. Never miss a moment. Download the SISTIC app today and get closer to the live experiences you love. About Us The next chapter of live entertainment in Singapore and across the region starts here. For over 30 years, SISTIC has connected millions of fans to unforgettable live experiences β€”from blockbuster concerts and theatre productions to world-class sports and family entertainment. Now a company of AXS Tickets, we combine our trusted local leadership with global ticketing technology to bring you a smoother, safer, and more intuitive way to discover, book and experience live events.

About

Singtel Cast

Stream on-demand movies, TV series, and live sports from various regions. Download content for offline viewing and access curated edutainment for children. Enjoy live channels and partner app content.

Highlights
  • On-demand movies and TV series
  • LIVE sporting events
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Edutainment for children
  • LIVE channel streaming
  • Access partner apps
Features
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Watch on-demand movies and TV series, LIVE sporting events, straight from your mobile phones or tablet, legally! We’ve packed the latest entertainment from US, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China, and curated edutainment shows designed for children. The β€˜Download’ feature lets you download your shows while at home and watch them while on-the-go without having to worry about data. Plus, there's our popular Sports Plus pack, bringing you LIVE sporting action including Premier League and more. CAST and its free zone is available for everyone to trial. All it takes? A CAST account! Enjoy more content anytime, anywhere when you subscribe to our many packs. Our programmes are refreshed regularly so don’t be surprised when we pack in more entertainment! CAST Features β€’ Waiting Lounge: For all to sample what we have offered on CAST. β€’ Download: Download on-demand shows and watch them without having to worry about data. β€’ SD/HD streaming: Control your data consumption when you stream on demand content instantaneously. β€’ LIVE channel viewing: LIVE channels such as KBS World, Jia Le and Nickelodeon are available for streaming. β€’ LIVE channel Daily Programming Guide: Browse through upcoming shows available for streaming for the day. β€’ Access partner apps: Our content extends to partner apps - Viu Premium for the latest Korean drama, and HBO GO for award-winning movies and series and more. β€’ Auto Log-on: Singtel Mobile subscribers can log in automatically via Singtel mobile network. Only available in Singapore.

Screenshots

SISTIC4 screens
Singtel Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Singtel Cast at none against SISTIC's shown. Singtel Cast also leads on device support (4 vs 2). SISTIC's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SISTIC ships an update every 5 weeks, Singtel Cast every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
SISTIC versus Singtel Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSISTICSingtel Cast
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews5.3% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported β€” betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size78 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSISTIC.com Pte LtdSingtel Idea Factory Pte Ltd

Customer experience

SISTIC

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

Singtel Cast

Written reviews57 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative89.5%

Bugs and requests

SISTIC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Singtel Cast

Reported bugs

76 issues
  • Unable to login
  • Cannot activate subscription
  • App stops playing after a few minutes
  • Kicks user back to home page while watching
  • Routinely comes out of the channel
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  • Subscription not showing on app
  • App crashes frequently
  • Video quality inconsistent
  • Customer support unresponsive
  • Live TV features can't go full screen
  • Cannot go back in Live TV
  • App cannot pair any device
  • Cannot watch subscribed program overseas
  • Image gets blurry frequently
  • Unable to log in CAST
  • Stuck at get OTP button
  • Apple TV app doesn't load to home page
  • Takes forever to load search results
  • Player forgets where you left off
  • Live TV jumps back up when scrolling
  • Search results show individual episodes
  • No way to unsubscribe
  • Times out in AirPlay
  • Doesn't cast to TV
  • App claims details are invalid
  • Payment failed but charged
  • Content not updated
  • Cannot log in with paid subscription
  • UI and app connectivity sub par
  • Troublesome to unsubscribe
  • Poor resolution and frequent disconnects when casting
  • On demand programs not classified
  • App does not reflect subscription
  • EPL live playback unreliable
  • App not working at all
  • Screen halt with only sound
  • Launch page defaulted to portrait
  • App not user friendly
  • Monthly subscription charges deducted after unsubscribing
  • App kicks user out frequently
  • Media content invalid
  • Constantly moving icons in on-demand menu
  • Charged twice for credit card enrollment
  • No credit card saved
  • No way to sign up for programs
  • Customer service can't help
  • Series not under one title
  • Search is terrible
  • On demand section doesn't have search
  • Not all seasons displayed
  • Technical support said bug with login
  • Full episode name scrolling
  • No way to customize favorite shows
  • App disconnects from casting
  • Cannot change channels without re-casting
  • Stopped updating HBO GO
  • Subtitle availability random and limited
  • Jittery videos on live channels
  • Downloaded videos auto deleted/cleared
  • Sports Plus no longer available on Apple TV
  • Tech support doesn't know how CAST works
  • App keeps shutting down
  • Extremely lagging speed
  • No feedback or support link in the app
  • Loading screen circle
  • App is laggy, unusable and unreliable
  • All subscription channels gone on Apple TV
  • CAST Technical Support is rubbish
  • Highly unreliable live feed
  • Consistently lags and crashes
  • Channel blocked while active subscriber
  • App hangs all the way
  • Quality keeps dropping
  • App keeps hanging throughout the match
  • Couldn't download certain contents due to bug
  • Subscription not activated

Requested features

6 requests
  • Picture-in-picture support
  • Change audio and subtitle options
  • Grid layout for on-demand menu
  • Ability to remove shows from history
  • Dark mode option
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  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

SISTIC

No in-app purchases

None

Singtel Cast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SISTIC free?
SISTIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Singtel Cast free?
Singtel Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SISTIC or Singtel Cast have ads?
SISTIC shows ads; Singtel Cast does not.
Which is updated more often, SISTIC or Singtel Cast?
SISTIC ships an update every 5 weeks, and Singtel Cast every 3 months. Most recently, SISTIC was updated on September 23, 2026 and Singtel Cast on October 8, 2026.

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