Comparison

Multicast vs MirrorBeam

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

MirrorBeam

Features
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Put your iPhone or Mac screen on the big screen with Fire TV. Photos, videos, websites, presentations, gameplay — whatever is on your device, right on your TV. ■ Easy setup 1. Open MirrorBeam on your Fire TV 2. Open MirrorBeam on your iPhone or Mac, pick your TV, and enter the 4-digit PIN shown on screen 3. Tap "Start Mirroring" — that's it ■ Highlights - Low latency: a purpose-built streaming pipeline keeps interactions snappy - Audio included: video and music sound plays through your TV (with fine audio-timing adjustment) - 100% local: your screen never leaves your home network; no account required - iPhone and Mac: both sender apps are free - Available in 7 languages ■ Pricing The app is free to use. The free version adds a small watermark on the TV, and mirroring from an iPhone shows an ad before starting. No subscription, no account. ■ Compatibility For Amazon Fire TV devices (Fire TV Stick 2nd generation or later, Fire TV Cube and the latest Fire TV Stick models) running the free MirrorBeam receiver app on the TV (setup guide at jx83.jp) / iPhone (iOS 16+) / Mac (macOS 13+, free download at jx83.jp) This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon, Fire TV and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Screenshots

Multicast4 screens
MirrorBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MirrorBeam at daily against Multicast's every 4 months. Multicast's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multicast ships an update every 4 months, MirrorBeam daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Multicast versus MirrorBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulticastMirrorBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer正福 邹Takeshi Nagata

In-app purchases

None

Multicast

No in-app purchases

None

MirrorBeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multicast free?
Multicast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MirrorBeam free?
MirrorBeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multicast or MirrorBeam have ads?
Both Multicast and MirrorBeam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Multicast or MirrorBeam?
Multicast ships an update every 4 months, and MirrorBeam daily. Most recently, Multicast was updated on October 5, 2026 and MirrorBeam on October 10, 2026.

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