# Gcast vs Ohsnap MCON

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ohsnap MCON at none against Gcast's 2. Ohsnap MCON also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Gcast's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gcast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ohsnap MCON asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gcast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ohsnap MCON has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Gcast's written reviews are positive against 84% of Ohsnap MCON's.

Gcast ships an update every 6 days, Ohsnap MCON every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gcast | Ohsnap MCON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcast/id6747316215/reviews)** | [4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohsnap-mcon/id6757082981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 104 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [jules testard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810726448) | [Ohsnap, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864384241) |

## What reviewers say

### Gcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcast/id6747316215)

This app allows two mobile devices to share a single screen for synchronized gameplay or viewing, enabling remote co-op experiences. Users can create private rooms, invite friends, and enjoy low-latency streaming over the internet.

**Highlights:** Share iPhone screen with another iPhone or iPad, Two games run side-by-side, Create private rooms with codes, Real-time join notifications, Customizable nicknames and avatars, Play over the internet, Low-latency WebRTC streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GCast Turbo | $4.99 | per month |
| GCast Turbo | $44.99 | per year |


### Ohsnap MCON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohsnap-mcon/id6757082981)

Transform your phone into a gaming console. Pair your controller to access all your games in one library, play on your phone or big screen, and customize controller settings. Stream cloud games and browse the web with controller navigation.

**Highlights:** Phone as gaming console, Unified game library, Controller customization, Cloud gaming streaming, Controller-based web browser, Big screen output

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gcast free?

Gcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ohsnap MCON free?

Ohsnap MCON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gcast or Ohsnap MCON?

Gcast is rated higher. Gcast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ohsnap MCON averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.

### Do Gcast or Ohsnap MCON have ads?

Neither Gcast nor Ohsnap MCON shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gcast or Ohsnap MCON?

Gcast ships an update every 6 days, and Ohsnap MCON every 2 months. Most recently, Gcast was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ohsnap MCON on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*