Comparison

Castream vs ScreenStream

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

Head to head
About

Castream

This app transforms your phone into a professional live broadcasting studio. Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously with real-time overlays, AI-powered tools, and unified chat. It's designed for easy, high-quality multistreaming.

Highlights
  • Multistreaming to multiple platforms
  • Real-time overlays and Picture-in-Picture
  • Unified live chat with AI insights
  • Scheduled broadcasts and stream recording
  • AI title & description generator
  • Camera filters and voice effects
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Castream makes going live incredibly easy — turning your phone into a complete live broadcasting studio. Whether you're a creator, musician, pastor, journalist, gamer, or anyone with something to share, you can stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and any RTMP-compatible platform — including TikTok Live and Instagram Live — simultaneously, straight from your phone. Now with screen capture, real-time overlays, AI-powered tools, and scheduled broadcasts. Perfect for anyone who wants professional multistreaming without the complexity. What’s inside: • Multistreaming — Go live to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok Live (RTMP), Instagram Live (RTMP), and custom destinations simultaneously • Screen Capture — Broadcast your phone’s screen for gaming, tutorials, presentations, and more • Picture-in-Picture (PIP) — Use front and back camera together and position it on screen • Live Broadcasting Studio — Add overlays, lower thirds, and customize your stream in real time • Live Location Overlay — Show where you’re streaming from or set a custom location • Camera Filters & Voice Effects — Add visual styles and experimental voice filters • Unified Live Chat — View messages from YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch in one feed • Chat Insights (AI) — Get post-stream summaries and insights across platforms • Chat Operator Mode — Separate streaming and chat moderation across devices • AI Title & Description Generator — Instantly improve your stream metadata • Scheduled Video Broadcasts — Upload a video, set a time, and go live automatically • Stream Recording — Every stream is recorded and saved for 30 days • 1080p or 720p — Choose your preferred resolution • Portrait & Landscape Support — Stream in any orientation • Ultra-Low Latency — Smooth, reliable video • Synced Audio & Video — No drift • Auto Bitrate — Adapts to your network automatically • No Watermarks — Clean, professional output • Mobile-First Design — Built for performance on your phone • Public Profile — Share your streams at castream.io/@handler and view insights Free to use. Upgrade only if you need more. Go live everywhere with one tap. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard [Terms of Use (EULA)](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

About

ScreenStream

Features
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Stream your iPhone screen live to Kick in a single tap. ScreenStream broadcasts whatever is on your screen — games, apps, walkthroughs — straight to your Kick channel over RTMP. No capture card, no computer, no complicated setup. Pick your destination, tap once, and you're live. KEY FEATURES • One-tap streaming to Kick — paste your stream key once and go live anytime • Custom RTMP server support — point ScreenStream at your own server or any RTMP destination • Local recording mode — record your screen to your device in H.264 with no network needed • Microphone narration — add your voice over your gameplay or demo • Device audio capture — include the sound from your apps and games in the broadcast • Adjustable quality — tune frame rate and bitrate to match your connection • Clean, simple interface — everything on one screen, nothing you don't need HOW IT WORKS ScreenStream uses Apple's built-in screen broadcasting (ReplayKit), so it captures your entire screen system-wide — not just one app. Start a broadcast from the app or straight from Control Center, and your screen goes live to your chosen destination. Whether you're streaming mobile games to your Kick audience, recording a tutorial, or broadcasting to your own RTMP server, ScreenStream keeps it fast and simple. No account required. No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Castream4 screens
ScreenStream3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Castream at every 3 days against ScreenStream's every 2 months. Castream also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Castream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and ScreenStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castream ships an update every 3 days, ScreenStream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Castream versus ScreenStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastreamScreenStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPik Technologies LLCBrad Coughlin

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Castream

Subscriptions4
  • Creator Plan Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Pro Plan Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Creator Plan Yearly$129.991 Year
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  • Pro Plan Yearly$199.991 Year
3 purchases

ScreenStream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime License$44.99

Questions

Is Castream free?
Castream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenStream free?
ScreenStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Castream or ScreenStream have ads?
Neither Castream nor ScreenStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castream or ScreenStream?
Castream ships an update every 3 days, and ScreenStream every 2 months. Most recently, Castream was updated on September 29, 2026 and ScreenStream on October 7, 2026.

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