Comparison

Multicast vs CastNexa

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

Head to head
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.

About

CastNexa

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Mirror your iPhone to a compatible TV and bring web videos, photos, personal videos, presentations, and your own IPTV streams to the big screen. CastNexa connects over Wi-Fi—no account and no separate CastNexa TV app required. SHARE MORE ON THE BIG SCREEN • Mirror your iPhone display for presentations, websites, apps, and everyday content • Cast photos and videos from your library • Find supported video on the web and send it to your TV • Play your own M3U playlists and direct stream URLs • Control playback from your phone FLEXIBLE QUALITY Choose 480p, 720p, or 1080p to balance picture quality and network performance. Premium options include audio, recording, higher-quality casting, and advanced playback features. BUILT FOR COMPATIBLE SMART TVs CastNexa works with compatible Google Cast-enabled, AirPlay-enabled, and DLNA/UPnP TVs and receivers. Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Availability varies by TV model, region, firmware, network configuration, and media format. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED CastNexa does not require an account. Your personal photos, videos, and screen broadcast are not uploaded to a CastNexa server. Compatible content is delivered over your local network or loaded by the receiver from its original source. FREE AND PREMIUM ACCESS Basic photo and video casting is available without a subscription. CastNexa Premium unlocks screen mirroring, web video casting, IPTV, higher-quality streaming, audio, recording, and other advanced features. Some websites, apps, and subscription video services use DRM or other playback restrictions and may not support casting or screen mirroring. Cast only content you own or are authorized to use. CastNexa does not provide IPTV channels, playlists, subscriptions, or copyrighted media. If you purchase a subscription, payment is charged to your Apple Account. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple Account settings. Google Cast is a trademark of Google LLC. AirPlay and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. CastNexa is not affiliated with TV manufacturers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms of Use: https://atlasai.it.com/manage/data/page/view/CastNexa_TermsofUse Privacy Policy: https://atlasai.it.com/manage/data/page/view/CastNexa_PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

Multicast4 screens
CastNexa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Multicast at none against CastNexa's 2. Multicast also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). CastNexa's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price 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. CastNexa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Multicast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multicast ships an update every 4 months, CastNexa every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Multicast versus CastNexa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulticastCastNexa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB69 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer正福 邹ATLASAI LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Multicast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CastNexa

Subscriptions2
  • CastTV Pro 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • Cast TV Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Multicast free?
Multicast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CastNexa free?
CastNexa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Multicast or CastNexa have ads?
Multicast shows ads; CastNexa does not.
Which is updated more often, Multicast or CastNexa?
Multicast ships an update every 4 months, and CastNexa every 2 weeks. Most recently, Multicast was updated on November 5, 2026 and CastNexa on October 31, 2026.

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