# AntenaPLAY vs SWebCaster

The clearest difference is rating: AntenaPLAY at 3.9 against SWebCaster's 1.0. AntenaPLAY also leads on ratings volume (212 vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). SWebCaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AntenaPLAY sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. SWebCaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

AntenaPLAY holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AntenaPLAY has 212 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AntenaPLAY ships an update every 11 days, SWebCaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AntenaPLAY | SWebCaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenaplay/id650785733/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swebcaster/id1577738723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Antena TV Group SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/649271341) | [Xendor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577733957) |

## What reviewers say

### AntenaPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenaplay/id650785733)

Access a vast library of local, original, and exclusive Romanian content, including live TV channels, behind-the-scenes footage, and original shows. Enjoy a user-friendly streaming experience on all your favorite devices, anytime and anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming (6 channels), Exclusive original content, Behind-the-scenes videos, Wide variety of entertainment shows, News and celebrity updates, Live sports

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Antena Play Abonament Lunar | $7.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app for watching Romanian TV
- 🚀 Fast loading and streaming
- 💡 Useful 'Continue Watching' feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable playback, often restarting from the beginning
- 🐛 Playback issues when casting to TV
- 🐛 Content unavailable outside of EU
- 💰 Expensive subscription compared to value

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to cancel subscription
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Frequent error messages and connection problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to download shows for offline viewing
- Improve navigation and user interface
- Allow watching on multiple devices simultaneously
- Provide English subtitles


### SWebCaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swebcaster/id1577738723)

Stream online videos from a web browser directly to your TV using Chromecast or AppleTV. Customize subtitles and manage your browsing history and bookmarks within the app.

**Highlights:** Custom video player with casting, Subtitle customization, Web browsing, History and bookmarks, URL sharing, Client SSL certificate installation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AntenaPLAY free?

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

### Is SWebCaster free?

SWebCaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AntenaPLAY or SWebCaster?

AntenaPLAY is rated higher. AntenaPLAY averages 3.9 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while SWebCaster averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AntenaPLAY or SWebCaster have ads?

Neither AntenaPLAY nor SWebCaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AntenaPLAY or SWebCaster?

AntenaPLAY ships an update every 11 days, and SWebCaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, AntenaPLAY was updated on September 25, 2026 and SWebCaster on August 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.*