Cast to Browser vs Sidescreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cast to Browser
Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to any web browser on the same Wi-Fi network without needing receiver apps. Ideal for presentations, sharing content, or even in-car infotainment systems.
- Screen mirroring to any web browser
- Local network streaming
- No receiver app installation
- Supports personal hotspots
- Ideal for presentations and demos
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Cast to Browser lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad screen directly to any web browser on the same Wi‑Fi network. Open a link on your laptop, desktop, TV box, or another phone, and instantly view your screen without installing a receiver app. If your car’s infotainment system includes a web browser, you can also use it to mirror your screen in the car—ideal for navigation, trip planning, or passenger viewing (availability and performance vary by car system). Use it for presentations, demos, sharing photos and videos with friends, or showing an app on a bigger screen while staying in control on your device. Designed for local streaming, Cast to Browser keeps things simple: connect, start, and share. KEY FEATURES • Mirror your screen to any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, In-Car Browser) • Works on your local network (Wi‑Fi/LAN) for fast, low-latency streaming • Great for meetings, classrooms, app demos, and home use • No receiver installation required—just open the browser page • Supports Personal Hotspot scenarios (when devices are connected to your hotspot) HOW IT WORKS • Make sure your devices are on the same network (Wi‑Fi or hotspot) • Start screen mirroring and share instantly • Open the provided URL in a browser on the receiving device Note: Streaming performance depends on your network quality and device capabilities.
Sidescreen
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Sidescreen puts your iPhone or iPad screen on any web browser, instantly. No cables, no viewer app, no accounts. Share a link, and anyone can watch your screen live from their phone, tablet, or computer. Perfect for demos, presentations, teaching, remote help, or just showing a friend what's on your screen. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open your Sidescreen page in any browser and it shows a 6-digit code. 2. Enter the code in the app and tap Connect. 3. Tap Broadcast to go live. Everyone with your link sees your screen in real time. FEATURES • Mirror to any browser. Viewers need nothing installed, just a link. • System-wide broadcast. Share every app, powered by Apple ReplayKit. • Shareable links. Send a link anyone can open, with an optional password. • Live and low-latency. Your screen appears in about a second. • Quality controls. Tune image quality and frame rate for your connection. • Quick setup. Enter a room password to configure everything automatically. • Full control. Stop broadcasting or unpair from a room anytime. • Private by design. A red recording indicator shows whenever you're live. • Universal. One app for iPhone and iPad. GREAT FOR • Demoing an app or product to coworkers and clients • Presenting to a group without a projector or dongle • Teaching and tutorials, so you can show instead of tell • Remote support, letting someone see exactly what you see • Sharing your screen with friends and family Start sharing your screen in seconds. Download Sidescreen and send your first link today.
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Verdict
Cast to Browser and Sidescreen are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Cast to Browser | Sidescreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miroslav Otsedarski | Runway Apps |
In-app purchases
Cast to Browser
No in-app purchases
Sidescreen
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cast to Browser free?
Is Sidescreen free?
Do Cast to Browser or Sidescreen have ads?
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