# McIntosh Cast Connect vs Foundry Control

The clearest difference is rating: Foundry Control at 5.0 against McIntosh Cast Connect's 4.5. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Foundry Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | McIntosh Cast Connect | Foundry Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcintosh-cast-connect/id6670228577/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundry-control/id6758643673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411263898) | [PS Audio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462453920) |

## What reviewers say

### McIntosh Cast Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcintosh-cast-connect/id6670228577)

This app enables Google Cast functionality for a specific streaming amplifier. It is only needed if you intend to use Google Cast, not for other built-in streaming options.

**Highlights:** Google Cast functionality, Compatibility with MSA5500 amplifier, Alternative streaming option selector

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Foundry Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundry-control/id6758643673)

This app allows you to wirelessly control and fine-tune your subwoofer from your smartphone. Adjust core settings, access advanced tools like delay alignment and room EQ, and manage multiple presets for different listening experiences.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth subwoofer control, Delay alignment, Automatic Room EQ, Manual parametric EQ, Multiple presets, Multi-sub management, System diagnostics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McIntosh Cast Connect free?

McIntosh Cast Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Foundry Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, McIntosh Cast Connect or Foundry Control?

Foundry Control is rated higher. McIntosh Cast Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Foundry Control averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do McIntosh Cast Connect or Foundry Control have ads?

Neither McIntosh Cast Connect nor Foundry Control shows ads.

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