Multicast vs ShowMe Screen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
ShowMe Screen
Transform your device into a wireless display receiver. Stream content from compatible devices via Screen Mirroring or any desktop web browser over the internet. Enjoy zero setup on the sender side and secure, peer-to-peer streaming.
- Wireless display receiver
- Screen Mirroring support
- Browser sharing over internet
- Zero setup on sender
- Peer-to-peer streaming
- Works across networks
- Picture in Picture mode
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Turn your device into a wireless display with ShowMe Screen. View a screen shared from a compatible device, a desktop browser, or another phone’s camera. • Screen Mirroring: on a compatible device, open Control Center and select this receiver. Keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi. • Browser sharing: open the sharing link on a computer, then choose a screen, window or browser tab. An internet connection is required. • Camera sharing: open the link on another phone and allow camera access in its browser. • Adjust the display to fit or fill, or use full screen. Keep ShowMe Screen open while receiving. Allow Local Network access for nearby device discovery. Browser sharing uses encrypted connections and may use a relay if a direct connection is unavailable. No account is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowMe Screen at 100% against Multicast's 0%. ShowMe Screen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Multicast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShowMe Screen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Multicast's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShowMe Screen's.
Multicast ships an update every 4 months, ShowMe Screen every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Multicast | ShowMe Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | 正福 邹 | PIGEON LIMITED |
Customer experience
Multicast
ShowMe Screen
In-app purchases
Multicast
No in-app purchases
ShowMe Screen
No in-app purchases
Questions
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