# Rocket Video Cast vs Stage Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rocket Video Cast at 81% against Stage Timer's 13%. Rocket Video Cast also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (957 vs 16). Stage Timer's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Stage Timer is free to download; Rocket Video Cast costs $1.99 up front. Rocket Video Cast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stage Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rocket Video Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Video Cast has 957 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Rocket Video Cast's written reviews are positive against 13% of Stage Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Video Cast | Stage Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (957 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-video-cast/id582793399/reviews)** | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id6463024839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **957** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ameen Mody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231983233) | [MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/433388086) |

## What reviewers say

### Rocket Video Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-video-cast/id582793399)

Stream any web video directly to your TV with this app. It also functions as a file manager, allowing you to store, organize, and play videos offline on your device or cast them to a larger screen. Supports a wide range of video formats and includes a built-in web browser.

**Highlights:** Cast web videos to TV, Full-featured file manager, Built-in web browser, Organize files in folders, Playlists and background audio, Multi-format video/audio player, FTP server for file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Rocket Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Unstable
- 🐛 Needs update

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't cast anymore
- Can't download videos anymore
- Crashes when receiving calls
- Doesn't work with newer iPhones
- Constant errors and crashes

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 16
- Add pop-up blockers
- Improve file management
- Add search bar in download
- Support for newer iPhones


### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id6463024839)

This app provides precise timing for live events, presentations, and performances. It offers a clear display, intuitive controls, and multi-device synchronization to keep everyone on track. Enhance your event management with customizable features and a sleek interface.

**Highlights:** Precision timer display with progress bar, Intuitive start, pause, and reset controls, Multi-device synchronized timer sessions, Fullscreen mode for presentations, Customizable messages on screen, Advanced settings like dark mode and auto-start

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage Timer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Video Cast free?

Rocket Video Cast costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Stage Timer free?

Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rocket Video Cast or Stage Timer?

Rocket Video Cast is rated higher. Rocket Video Cast averages 4.3 out of 5 from 957 ratings, while Stage Timer averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Rocket Video Cast or Stage Timer have ads?

Neither Rocket Video Cast nor Stage Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rocket Video Cast or Stage Timer?

Rocket Video Cast ships an update every 2 months, and Stage Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Rocket Video Cast was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stage Timer on October 8, 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.*