MobileLink vs TV Cast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MobileLink
Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from compatible Samsung Smart Cameras to your iOS device. View, select, and copy original files instantly for easy sharing and backup.
- Wireless photo and video sharing
- Preview camera photos
- Multiple file copy
- View and select files
- Copy original files
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Install MobileLink App to your iOS device and enjoy sharing photos and videos from Samsung Smart Camera to your device instantly Function - Provides preview function of photos stored in Samsung SMART Camera - Provides wireless-multiple copy function of photos and videos stored in Samsung SMART Camera Operation - Wirelessly connect Samsung SMART Camera and iOS device by using Application - View, select and copy selected files wirelessly - Copy original files stored in SMART Camera to iOS device Compatible devices - iOS version : iOS 4.3 or higher - Supported devices : iPhone,iPod Touch, iPad - Supported Samsung SMART camera : WB850F, WB150F, DV300F, ST200F and other Wi-Fi applied models from 2012
TV Cast
Stream music, photos, and videos from your phone, PC, or NAS to your Smart TV or connected speakers. Enjoy media in up to 4K quality with support for various devices like Chromecast and Roku. Use your phone as a remote control for a seamless viewing experience.
- Music streaming to TV/speakers
- Photo casting with slideshows (4K)
- Video casting (Full HD & 4K)
- Stream from PC & NAS
- Stream from SMB share
- Remote control functionality
- Zoom & rotate photos
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• Music streaming: play your favorite songs or playlists on your TV or connected speakers via WiFi. • Photo casting: display your photos on the big TV screen – single or slideshow – with 4K support. • Video casting: enjoy videos in Full HD & 4K quality on Smart TVs, Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, and more. • Stream from PC & NAS: access and play photos, HD movies, and TV shows stored on your computer or NAS – no phone storage used. • Stream from SMB share: cast network-stored photos, movies, and music from SMB drives – easy setup. The easiest casting app for your media – music, photos, videos, and more! • New! SMB Sharing lets you stream files from network folders directly to your Smart TV. • Supports Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, Sonos, and many more devices. • Stream by category: select all files from a location or multiple albums at once. • Cast iCloud media directly to your TV. • Launch other Nero mobile apps from Nero Streaming Player. • Send feedback easily for improvements and issues. • Use your iPhone/iPad as a remote control: play, pause, stop, skip, and adjust volume. • Zoom & rotate photos with intuitive two-finger gestures while casting. • Sort your music by artists, songs, albums, or genres and stream to Sonos or supported devices. Supported devices: • Smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, TCL, Panasonic, Sharp, and more • AV devices from Yamaha, Onkyo, Sonos, Bose, Pioneer, and others • Chromecast and other compatible streaming devices • Media servers from Plex, Serviio, Subsonic, Twonky, Windows Media Player, and more • NAS from Western Digital, Netgear, Synology, QNAP, Seagate, and more How it works: Install Nero Streaming Player to cast photos, videos & music from your iPhone/iPad to your Smart TV. No HDMI cable, cast hardware, or additional apps required. Connect your iPhone, PC/NAS, and Smart TV to the same WiFi network. Open the app, select media, tap the TV icon, and choose a target device to enjoy content on the big screen or audio system. PC & NAS streaming: Launch your media server on PC/NAS. Nero Streaming Player displays all available servers. Select one and stream all your media to your TV. No media server yet? Download and install Nero MediaHome (2016 or later) on PC. With one touch in Nero Streaming Player, access the timeline of your photos & videos. Enhanced features include: • Face recognition for viewing family & friends • Explore places you’ve visited • Browse your personal movie & TV show collection with poster thumbnails • Listen to favorite songs & playlists Note: Your mobile device, PC/NAS, and Smart TV must be on the same WiFi network. Use only in private, secure networks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Cast at 65% against MobileLink's 17%. TV Cast also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.7). MobileLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. TV Cast sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MobileLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Cast holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 181 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of MobileLink's written reviews are positive against 65% of TV Cast's.
MobileLink ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Cast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MobileLink | TV Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (102 ratings) | 3.9 (181 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | 65.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 102 | 181 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Nero AG |
Customer experience
MobileLink
TV Cast
User reviews
MobileLink
From 102 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well when connected
- 🚀 Fast transfer speeds
- 💡 Convenient camera-to-phone transfer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔍 Compatibility problems with newer devices/iOS versions
- 🔍 Lack of support for older camera models
TV Cast
From 181 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Works well for streaming photos and videos to smart TVs
- 💰 Free app with no ads or in-app purchases
- ⚡ Fast setup and quick connection to devices
- 🎨 Clean, polished, and professional design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Doesn't work with YouTube streaming
- ⏱️ Slow video conversion process
- 🔌 Inconsistent device connectivity and detection
- 📺 Limited compatibility with certain TV models
Bugs and requests
MobileLink
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to camera
- Photos/videos fail to transfer
Requested features
3 requests- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Improve compatibility with wider range of camera models
- Add more features and customization options
TV Cast
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Device detection fails despite being on same network
- Video conversion hangs or never completes
- Screen mirroring doesn't work
- Network connectivity switches between different networks unexpectedly
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- Blank or empty screens when opening app
- Incompatibility with iOS 11 for certain file types
- Connection drops after brief periods
- Album art fails to display properly
- Roku media player connection not supported
Requested features
8 requests- Playlist support for music playback
- Ability to replay videos without reconverting
- Better video conversion speed and quality
- In-app tutorial or onboarding guide
- Support for streaming web links
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- Improved album navigation for large collections
- Better handling of large media files
- Clearer app description to avoid confusion about client vs server functionality
In-app purchases
MobileLink
No in-app purchases
TV Cast
- VIP weekly subscription$2.997 Days
- VIP monthly special offer$2.991 Month
- VIP monthly subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- VIP Festival subscription$19.991 Year
- VIP yearly subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- VIP promotion subscription$49.991 Year
- Yearly Streaming Bundle$69.991 Year
- VIP Permanent License$49.99
Questions
Is MobileLink free?
Is TV Cast free?
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