Comparison

AirPlay vs Multicast

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

Head to head
About

AirPlay

Mirror your phone's screen to a larger display wirelessly and effortlessly. Stream videos, photos, and media from your device to any smart TV or compatible device with a clean and fast interface.

Highlights
  • Instant screen mirroring
  • Wireless casting of videos and photos
  • Stream home videos and movies
  • Photo slideshows
  • Clean and minimalist UI
  • No cables required
Features
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Easily Mirror your phone to Big Screen. Tired of watching everything on your tiny screen? Screengo turns your phone into a wireless magic wand — sending your videos, photos, and media straight to the big screen with zero hassle. -> Instant Casting With just a tap, mirror your screen to any smart TV or compatible device. No cables. No lag. Just clean, smooth casting. ->Stream What You Love Whether it's home videos, app demos, movies, or live streams — Screengo lets you take control of the viewing experience. ->Photo Slideshows, On Demand Show off your memories in full HD. Perfect for family moments, events, or just flexing your latest travel shots. -> Smart. Fast. Minimal. No bloated features. Just powerful performance and a crisp, clean UI that gets out of your way. Privacy Policy: https://dhara-bhimani.netlify.app/ Terms & Condition: https://dhara-bhimani.netlify.app/terms EULA: https://dhara-bhimani.netlify.app/eula

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

AirPlay4 screens
Multicast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirPlay at 50% against Multicast's 0%. AirPlay also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (261 vs 3). Multicast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AirPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Multicast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirPlay has 261 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AirPlay's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multicast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirPlay ships an update monthly, Multicast every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AirPlay versus Multicast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirPlayMulticast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (261 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings261 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB49 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperDhara Bhimani正福 邹

Customer experience

AirPlay

All ratings221 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Multicast

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AirPlay

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

Multicast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirPlay free?
AirPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multicast free?
Multicast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirPlay or Multicast?
AirPlay is rated higher. AirPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Multicast averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do AirPlay or Multicast have ads?
Both AirPlay and Multicast show ads.
Which is updated more often, AirPlay or Multicast?
AirPlay ships an update monthly, and Multicast every 4 months. Most recently, AirPlay was updated on October 30, 2026 and Multicast on October 31, 2026.

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