Comparison

DCast vs CaptureLink

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

Head to head
About

DCast

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DCast 重新定义智能手机与智能白板的交互方式,以无线多屏互动技术赋能高效协作,适用于课堂、会议室、创意工坊等多种场景。 1 一键投屏:手机画面、音视频实时同步至白板大屏,无需VGA/HDMI线,告别繁琐布线,3秒开启沉浸式共享体验。 2 双向交互:白板画面直传手机,指尖轻触即可反向操控白板!手机就是你的智能遥控器 3 文件推送:音乐、视频、图片、PPT/PDF文档……手机本地文件直达白板,会议教学从此告别U盘焦虑。

About

CaptureLink

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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CaptureLink brings professional video capture and remote PlayStation streaming into one native, fluid experience for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. PROFESSIONAL VIDEO CAPTURE • UVC capture cards, Continuity Camera, and HDMI devices • HEVC and ProRes recording, screenshots, and instant replay • RTMP, SRT, and WebRTC streaming to major platforms • Metal hardware acceleration, SmartAdapt optimization, and ultra-low latency mode • Multi-view, fullscreen, AirPlay mirroring, and professional audio DSP REMOTE STREAMING • Stream PS5 and PS4 over Wi‑Fi or the internet—even in rest mode • Quick connect, 5-minute guided setup, and device pairing • Up to 1080p HDR, 60/120 fps, H.265 encoding, and MetalFX super-resolution • Full DualSense support: haptic feedback, gyroscope, and adaptive triggers • Remote wake, standby, power off, and restart • Real-time performance panel: latency, frame rate, packet loss, and network quality BUILT FOR APPLE • Seamless Handoff across your devices • Live Activities and Dynamic Island while streaming • Home Screen widgets for console online status • Picture in Picture and SharePlay • 44 languages supported

Screenshots

DCast4 screens
CaptureLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DCast at none against CaptureLink's 3. DCast also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.0). CaptureLink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CaptureLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. DCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DCast ships an update every 4 months, CaptureLink every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
DCast versus CaptureLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCastCaptureLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhejiang Dahua Vision Technology Co.,Ltd.Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

DCast

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CaptureLink

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Monthly VIP3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Upgrade to Yearly VIP3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Lifetime VIP$29.99

Questions

Is DCast free?
DCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CaptureLink free?
CaptureLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DCast or CaptureLink have ads?
Neither DCast nor CaptureLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DCast or CaptureLink?
DCast ships an update every 4 months, and CaptureLink every 5 days. Most recently, DCast was updated on October 13, 2026 and CaptureLink on October 13, 2026.

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