Comparison

Gcast vs DropNow

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

Head to head
About

Gcast

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
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GCast lets two phones share one screen, so you and a friend can play side by side even when you aren't in the same room. Cast from your iPhone, hand half the screen to someone else, and play. What you can do: - Cast your iPhone to another iPhone or iPad. - Share that screen with a friend so two games run side by side. - Create a private room with a short code and send the link. - Get a pop-up the moment a guest asks to join, so you don't miss anyone. - Pick a nickname and a pixel-art avatar instead of being a random string of characters. - Play over the internet, not just Wi-Fi. - Built on WebRTC, so the lag stays low enough to actually play through. Works for couch co-op, late-night online sessions, watch parties, and whatever else. TURBO is an optional auto-renewable subscription that unlocks casting up to 1080p (native resolution) and removes the on-screen watermark, available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase; the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gcast.app/privacy

About

DropNow

Features
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Check the latest new arrivals from Netflix, Amazon Prime, convenience stores, restaurants, and more in one app.

Screenshots

Gcast4 screens
DropNow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DropNow at none against Gcast's 2. DropNow also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Gcast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DropNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gcast versus DropNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGcastDropNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjules testardshunsuke matsumoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gcast

Subscriptions2
  • GCast Turbo$4.991 Month
  • GCast Turbo$44.991 Year
None

DropNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gcast free?
Gcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DropNow free?
DropNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gcast or DropNow have ads?
Neither Gcast nor DropNow shows ads.

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