RTMP Cast vs Sidescreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
RTMP Cast
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RTMP Cast streams your iPhone screen or camera directly to your own RTMP or RTMPS server. Start a full-screen ReplayKit broadcast or switch to camera mode with live lens selection, microphone control, and quality presets. Built for private live workflows, creator setups, remote support, events, and internal demos where you control the destination. Features: ⢠Screen streaming to RTMP and RTMPS ⢠Camera streaming with live lens switching on supported iPhone models ⢠Microphone and quality controls ⢠Private RTMP server and stream key handling ⢠Fast setup for self-hosted live workflows The free version includes a short trial stream with watermarking. Pro unlocks unlimited stream duration and removes the watermark. By subscribing to the Pro Plan, you agree to abide by Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA). We recommend reviewing Apple's EULA before making any in-app purchases to ensure that you are fully informed and in compliance with their terms and conditions. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidescreen at none against RTMP Cast's 3. Sidescreen also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RTMP Cast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sidescreen asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RTMP Cast | Sidescreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STRICS IT GmbH | Runway Apps |
In-app purchases
RTMP Cast
- RTMP Cast Monthly$9.991 Month
- RTMP Cast Yearly$59.991 Year
- RTMP Cast Lifetime$79.99
Sidescreen
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RTMP Cast free?
Is Sidescreen free?
Do RTMP Cast or Sidescreen have ads?
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