Comparison

View Player vs CastPad

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

Head to head
About

View Player

Features
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View Player smart 4k Player, provides real-time live media delivery and playback. Key Features: * Easy to use. * iPhone and iPad compatibility. * Audio mute. * pause to the screen. * Reliable player even under less-than-ideal conditions. * Receive the stream securely using encryption. * Play ultra-low-latency SRT streams up to 4K/UHD 2160p60. * H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) video content support. * Picture in picture option. * Video zooming option. * Apple AirPlay device mirroring. * AAC and MP3 audio content support. * E-AC3 and AC3 audio support for SRT.

About

CastPad

Control Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers remotely from your tablet or phone. Customize your control panel with only the necessary functions, making live production more flexible and efficient.

Highlights
  • Remote ATEM switcher control
  • Customizable control interface
  • HyperDeck and streaming encoder control
  • Quick setup via network discovery
  • Large, clear buttons for live use
  • Supports various Blackmagic Design hardware
Features
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Your Blackmagic Design ATEM switcher — without sitting behind the big console. Guide & live demo - https://castpad.app (try it free in your browser) CastPad puts the controls you actually use on one screen, on the tablet or phone in your hands. You build the layout, so it fits your show — not someone else's idea of a control panel. ▶ Up and running in seconds Open the app and it scans your network, finding your ATEM and your HyperDeck and streaming devices for you. No fiddly setup — just connect. ▶ Lay it out your way Pick the cards you need, place them. Hide what you don't use — and pull buttons back out just as easily. ▶ Fast where it counts Big, clear buttons and instant on-air indication keep your hands ahead of the show. Glide keyers, DVE, and SuperSource between saved positions — no keyframes, no macros to write. ▶ HyperDeck & streaming too Scrub HyperDecks precisely with jog/shuttle, hit record, switch slots — all in one place. Control streaming encoders as well. ▶ Nothing to worry about Connects straight to your ATEM over your local network. No account, no sign-in, no data collection. Available in English and Korean. ■ Default cards (all hideable) Program/Preview · USK (keyer) · Transition · T-Bar · Audio · DSK · On Air ■ Add-on cards SuperSource · AUX Output · USK DVE · Audio (more) · HyperDeck · Streaming Encoder · Macro · Multiview (coming soon) ■ Supported devices • ATEM: virtually any ATEM switcher — Mini / Mini Pro / Mini Extreme, SDI series, Constellation HD·4K·8K, Television Studio HD·4K·HD8, Production·Broadcast Studio, and more (capabilities detected automatically on connect) • HyperDeck: Studio (HD Mini, HD Plus, HD Pro, 4K Pro, Mini, 12G), Shuttle HD, Extreme 8K HDR • Streaming: Blackmagic Web Presenter / Streaming Encoder (HD & 4K) ■ Coming soon • Multiview card — see the multiview over USB capture and cut by tapping a window • Expanded audio settings • More cards and features on the way ▶ Guide & live demo - https://castpad.app (try it free in your browser) For live production, churches, schools, and events — run your show at a glance, from anywhere on the floor. CastPad is a third-party companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blackmagic Design. ATEM and HyperDeck are trademarks of Blackmagic Design.

Screenshots

View Player4 screens
CastPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: View Player at Free against CastPad's $29.99. CastPad's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

View Player is free to download; CastPad costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

View Player ships an update every 2 months, CastPad daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
View Player versus CastPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterView PlayerCastPad
PriceFree — better$29.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB98 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperView VisionCastPad

In-app purchases

None

View Player

No in-app purchases

None

CastPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is View Player free?
View Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CastPad free?
CastPad costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do View Player or CastPad have ads?
Neither View Player nor CastPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, View Player or CastPad?
View Player ships an update every 2 months, and CastPad daily. Most recently, View Player was updated on September 14, 2026 and CastPad on September 13, 2026.

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