Gcast vs DropNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
DropNow
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Check the latest new arrivals from Netflix, Amazon Prime, convenience stores, restaurants, and more in one app.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Gcast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DropNow asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Gcast | DropNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | jules testard | shunsuke matsumoto |
In-app purchases
Gcast
- GCast Turbo$4.991 Month
- GCast Turbo$44.991 Year
DropNow
No in-app purchases









