OutriderApp vs iCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OutriderApp
This utility app enables seamless triggering of Sidecar functionality from an iPad. It connects via Bluetooth, bypassing the need for devices on the same network or a physical display for your Mac. It also offers a built-in VNC feature for manual triggering if automatic activation fails.
- Trigger Sidecar from iPad
- Bluetooth connectivity
- No network required
- Works on lock screen
- Built-in VNC for manual trigger
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Trigger Sidecar directly from your iPad. Connect via Bluetooth without requiring the iPad and Mac to be on the same local network. Enable Sidecar even without the Mac being connected to a display. Can be triggered even when the screen is locked. Built-in VNC functionality allows manual triggering if Sidecar auto-trigger fails.
iCast
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iCast专注于提供DLNA服务，启动iCast后，你可以通过DLNA协议将媒体推送到iCast进行播放
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iCast at Free against OutriderApp's $4.99. OutriderApp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
iCast is free to download; OutriderApp costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | OutriderApp | iCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 璐洋 谭 | Guangzhou Panyu Huanyu Life Software Studio |
In-app purchases
OutriderApp
No in-app purchases
iCast
No in-app purchases
