Comparison

MobileLink vs TV Cast

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless photo and video sharing
  • Preview camera photos
  • Multiple file copy
  • View and select files
  • Copy original files
Features
Read full description

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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

• 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.

Screenshots

MobileLink2 screens
TV Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MobileLink versus TV Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileLinkTV Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (102 ratings)3.9 (181 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102181 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Nero AG

Customer experience

MobileLink

All ratings103 ratings
Positive13.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative79.6%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative76.9%

TV Cast

All ratings181 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative28.4%

User reviews

MobileLink

From 102 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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
Show 5 more
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • 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

None

MobileLink

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

TV Cast

Subscriptions7
  • VIP weekly subscription$2.997 Days
  • VIP monthly special offer$2.991 Month
  • VIP monthly subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 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
One-time1
  • VIP Permanent License$49.99

Questions

Is MobileLink free?
MobileLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Cast free?
TV Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MobileLink or TV Cast?
TV Cast is rated higher. MobileLink averages 1.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while TV Cast averages 3.9 from 181 ratings.
Do MobileLink or TV Cast have ads?
TV Cast shows ads; MobileLink does not.
Which is updated more often, MobileLink or TV Cast?
MobileLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Cast every 2 months. Most recently, MobileLink was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Cast on November 1, 2026.

Other comparisons