# EZCast vs BTMate

The clearest difference is rating: BTMate at 2.8 against EZCast's 2.1. BTMate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). EZCast's advantage is ratings volume (899 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

BTMate holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EZCast has 899 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of EZCast's written reviews are positive against 18% of BTMate's.

EZCast ships an update every 2 months, BTMate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EZCast | BTMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (899 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezcast/id677053215/reviews) | **[2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btmate/id1147085792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **899** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | **18.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WinnerWave ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117716003) | [Zhuhai Jieli Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/998245016) |

## What reviewers say

### EZCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezcast/id677053215)

Wirelessly stream your iPhone or Mac screen to a TV using this app and compatible display solutions. Create custom video playlists from various sources and share photos or browse the web on a larger display for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen casting from iPhone/Mac, Faster Wi-Fi setup via QR code or Bluetooth, Create custom video playlists, Share photos on a big screen, Immersive mobile video playback, Bigger web browsing experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 👍 Excellent for mirroring
- 👍 Great with Chromecast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS updates
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Complicated setup

**Reported bugs**

- Firmware update issues
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth support
- Improved WiFi settings
- Better instructions and documentation


### BTMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btmate/id1147085792)

Control audio playback and stream sound to Bluetooth devices. Browse and play music from your phone or connected Bluetooth memory devices. It also allows for radio mode and external audio source control.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device connection, Phone music browsing and playback, Read Bluetooth memory device files, Radio mode for channel search and playback, External audio source control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EZCast free?

EZCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BTMate free?

BTMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EZCast or BTMate?

BTMate is rated higher. EZCast averages 2.1 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while BTMate averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do EZCast or BTMate have ads?

EZCast shows ads; BTMate does not.

### Which is updated more often, EZCast or BTMate?

EZCast ships an update every 2 months, and BTMate every 5 weeks. Most recently, EZCast was updated on September 22, 2026 and BTMate on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*