Philips Entertainment vs Multicast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Philips Entertainment
This application allows you to control various Philips audio devices, including speakers, soundbars, and micro systems. It enables firmware updates and provides companion app functionality for devices powered by Play-Fi™.
- Control selected Philips audio devices
- Manage Bluetooth speakers and soundbars
- Update device firmware
- Companion app for Play-Fi™ enabled devices
- Control Micro Systems and Portable Radios
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Control selected models of Philips Bluetooth Speakers, Soundbars, Party Speakers, Micro Systems, CD Soundmachine, Portable Radio, Moving Sound Wireless Speaker, Micro Systems/Fidelio Micro Systems with online streaming services capability. Companion app for sound control Philips Wireless Home Speakers and Soundbars powered by Play-Fi™. Update the firmware of supported devices. Supported products: TAM3600, Fidelio FA7 TAM8905M2, TAM6805M2, TAZ7500, TAZ7200, TAZ7000, TAV5000, TAM6500F,TAV9000(US market), TAX3000E MS60, MS80 TAB8301 TAB5201, TAB5601, TAB6100YW, X3000, TAM6500, TAV2500F, TAV2500C S1000, S5000E, FT1, FA3, TAV9000D/TAV9000F, TAM4555 X5000/5000E, X2000, S7000/7000E, TAB6200 X4000, TAM4205M2/TAM4505M2, S2000, TAV3000, TAB8200 TAB6100,TAX5309 TAZ6000, TAZ5000 TAM3505M2, TAM3205M2 TAX5509 TAB6309, TAB5309, TAB5109 TAB8507, TAB8907 TAFB1, TAFS1, TAFW1 TAW8506 TAW6505, TAW6205 TAB8205, TAB8405, TAB8505, TAB8805, TAB8905 B95, B97
Multicast
This app enables simultaneous casting of multiple photos or videos to your TV, offering split-screen and grid layouts for enhanced viewing. It supports various casting modes and protocols for seamless integration with most smart TVs, ideal for education, collaboration, and home entertainment.
- Split-screen casting
- Cast multiple photos/videos simultaneously
- Side-by-side or grid layouts
- One-to-one and one-to-many casting
- Optimized for no delay
- Supports AirPlay and DLNA
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This is a professional split-screen casting app that allows you to cast multiple photos or videos to your TV simultaneously, displaying them in side-by-side or grid layouts for a richer visual experience. Whether for teaching presentations, team collaboration, showroom displays, or home entertainment, it easily meets multi-content viewing needs. FEATURES Split-Screen Casting - Cast multiple photos or videos to your TV at the same time, with automatic side-by-side or grid layout rendering. Multiple Modes - Supports one-to-one casting, one-to-many casting, and other modes to adapt to different usage scenarios. No Delay - Uses an optimized, stable transmission scheme to ensure smooth and synchronized playback. Compatibility - Supports AirPlay and DLNA casting protocols, enabling connection with most smart TVs on the market. Support - Thoroughly tested and optimized for many mainstream TV brands and models. USE CASES Education & Training - Teachers can cast multiple photos, videos, and materials side by side for comparison and interactive teaching. Meetings & Collaboration - Allows multiple presenters to cast their content simultaneously, enabling clearer discussion and improved communication efficiency. Showroom & Retail Displays - Perfect for exhibitions and retail spaces to present ads, product demos, and social content in parallel, increasing information density. Home Entertainment - Can be used as a “TV photo wall,” displaying multiple photos or videos at once—ideal for family gatherings or showcasing travel albums in a lively, engaging way. TIPS FOR USE - Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. - For a more stable casting experience, consider disabling VPN or proxy services. COMPATIBILITY We have conducted extensive testing on many popular TV devices and continue to optimize compatibility across more models. Due to differences in TV brands, systems, and firmware, casting experiences may vary. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact us—we are committed to continuous improvement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Multicast at 4.0 against Philips Entertainment's 3.4. Philips Entertainment's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Multicast holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Entertainment has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Philips Entertainment's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multicast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Philips Entertainment ships an update every 5 weeks, Multicast every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philips Entertainment | Multicast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (52 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | TP Vision Europe B.V. | 正福 邹 |
Customer experience
Philips Entertainment
Multicast
Bugs and requests
Philips Entertainment
Reported bugs
5 issues- Soundbar stops working after firmware update
- Speakers not connecting properly
- App fails to detect devices
- Frequent disconnections
- Custom EQ settings not saved
Requested features
5 requests- Power on/off button
- More granular volume control
- Ability to disable auto-off feature
- Support for more product models
- Better syncing between devices
Multicast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Philips Entertainment
No in-app purchases
Multicast
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Philips Entertainment free?
Is Multicast free?
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