Comparison

Multicast vs Miracast・Screen Mirroring

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

Miracast・Screen Mirroring

Easily cast photos, videos, and music from your iPhone to your TV. Enjoy your media on the big screen with simple playback controls and fast device discovery. Perfect for sharing memories or enjoying content with others.

Highlights
  • Cast videos, photos, and music
  • Screen mirroring
  • Custom banner messages
  • Fast device discovery
  • Simple playback controls
  • Auto-connect support
Features
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Cast photos, videos, and more from your iPhone to your TV in seconds with the Miracast App. Miracast helps you enjoy your favorite media on the big screen without complicated setup. Share photo albums, watch personal videos, play music, and stream and control your casting session directly from your iPhone. Whether you are sharing vacation memories, watching home videos, or playing music at home, the Miracast App makes it easy to connect, choose your content, and start casting. MAIN FEATURES - Cast Videos Stream videos from your iPhone to your TV with simple playback controls. Great for home videos, saved clips, family moments, and personal media. - Cast Photos View your favorite photos on your TV instead of passing your phone around. Browse your photo library, select what you want to share, and enjoy your memories on a bigger screen. Wireless display to your TV made easy! - Cast Messages Cast custom banner messages to the TV like Happy Birthday and Congratulations, with text and emojis and backgrounds, great for parties and events. - Screen Mirroring Cast screen in landscape mode and portrait mode to TV using live streaming technology. - Stream Music Play songs and playlists on compatible devices and control playback from your phone. - Fast Device Discovery Find compatible casting devices on your Wi-Fi network and connect quickly. - Simple Playback Controls Control your media from one clean interface. Pause, skip, adjust volume, manage playback, and keep the experience simple. - Auto-Connect Support Reconnect to your last used device faster, so you can spend less time setting up and more time watching. - Clean, Modern Design Miracast is built to feel simple, polished, and easy to use. No cluttered menus. No confusing setup. Just open the app, connect, and cast. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and casting device to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Miracast App and select an available device. 3. Choose photos, videos, or music from your iPhone. 4. Start casting to your TV.

Screenshots

Multicast4 screens
Miracast・Screen Mirroring4 screens

Verdict

The call

Multicast and Miracast・Screen Mirroring both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Miracast・Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multicast's. Miracast・Screen Mirroring also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Multicast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Multicast against 4.4 for Miracast・Screen Mirroring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miracast・Screen Mirroring has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Multicast's written reviews are positive against 50% of Miracast・Screen Mirroring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multicast ships an update every 4 months, Miracast・Screen Mirroring every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Multicast versus Miracast・Screen Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulticastMiracast・Screen Mirroring
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings246 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer正福 邹Silver Elm Systems LLC

Customer experience

Multicast

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Miracast・Screen Mirroring

All ratings46 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Multicast

No in-app purchases

None

Miracast・Screen Mirroring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multicast free?
Multicast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miracast・Screen Mirroring free?
Miracast・Screen Mirroring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multicast or Miracast・Screen Mirroring?
Multicast is rated higher. Multicast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Miracast・Screen Mirroring averages 4.4 from 46 ratings.
Do Multicast or Miracast・Screen Mirroring have ads?
Multicast shows ads; Miracast・Screen Mirroring does not.
Which is updated more often, Multicast or Miracast・Screen Mirroring?
Multicast ships an update every 4 months, and Miracast・Screen Mirroring every 4 days. Most recently, Multicast was updated on October 5, 2026 and Miracast・Screen Mirroring on October 25, 2026.

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