Comparison

Cast to Browser vs Sidescreen

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Sidescreen

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Cast to Browser4 screens
Sidescreen3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cast to Browser versus Sidescreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCast to BrowserSidescreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiroslav OtsedarskiRunway Apps

In-app purchases

None

Cast to Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Sidescreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cast to Browser free?
Cast to Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidescreen free?
Sidescreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cast to Browser or Sidescreen have ads?
Neither Cast to Browser nor Sidescreen shows ads.

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