Comparison

EZCast vs SofaPlay

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

Head to head
About

EZCast

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
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Thank you for choosing EZCast! EZCast app will help you cast any iPhone and Mac screen to a TV screen using EZCast’s wireless or connected display solutions. #Features: 1. Faster Wi-Fi Setup – Supports Wi-Fi setup by scanning QRCode or using Bluetooth. 2. Create Your Own Video Playlists – Use EZChannel to watch videos across YouTube, Facebook and more, and add your favorite videos into your own playlists. 3. Share Cherished Moments – Re-live best moments with family photos on a big screen. 4. Immersive Viewing Experience – Play mobile videos on a big screen for the best viewing experience. 5. Bigger and Clearer Web Browsing Experience – Browse the internet on a big screen. #Where to Buy EZCast Universal Display Receivers: https://www.ezcast.com/product/ezcast #Support: Please feel free to contact us: support@ezcast.com

About

SofaPlay

Stream photos and videos from your iOS device to your Smart TV wirelessly. This app connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your TV, allowing you to instantly display media on the big screen without complex setup. It supports devices with UPnP/DLNA standards, including most modern TVs and some Blu-Ray players.

Highlights
  • Wireless media streaming
  • Connects iOS devices to Smart TVs
  • Instant display of photos and videos
  • iTunes file transfer support
  • UPnP/DLNA compatibility
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SofaPlay allows you to play media files directly from your iOS device on the tv. It connects your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your Smart TV and takes care of the streaming. Just choose any photo or video and it will appear instantly on the big screen in front of you. SofaPlay streams your video wirelessly to your TV. No configuration needed, no hassle. Also you can transfer any video, audio or image files via iTunes to your iOS device and use it in SofaPlay. IMPORTANT: SofaPlay is working with devices, which are supporting the UPnP/DLNA Digital Media Renderer standard. Fortunately, most of the new TVs are working with SofaPlay. Also, there are a few supported Blu-Ray Players. If your device has a network connection (wireless or wired), there is a great chance it is supported.

Screenshots

EZCast4 screens
SofaPlay1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SofaPlay at 4.5 against EZCast's 2.1. SofaPlay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). EZCast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (899 vs 33). On price, monetization model and device support 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. SofaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EZCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SofaPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EZCast has 899 ratings behind it against 33, 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 25% of SofaPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZCast ships an update every 2 months, SofaPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EZCast versus SofaPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZCastSofaPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (899 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.5% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings899 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWinnerWave ltdFabian Pimminger

Customer experience

EZCast

All ratings899 ratings
Positive24.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative70.1%
Written reviews1,021 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative77.0%

SofaPlay

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative70.0%

Bugs and requests

EZCast

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bluetooth support
  • Improved WiFi settings
  • Better instructions and documentation

SofaPlay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EZCast

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SofaPlay

One-time1
  • SofaPlay Pro$2.99

Questions

Is EZCast free?
EZCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SofaPlay free?
SofaPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EZCast or SofaPlay?
SofaPlay is rated higher. EZCast averages 2.1 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while SofaPlay averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.
Do EZCast or SofaPlay have ads?
EZCast shows ads; SofaPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, EZCast or SofaPlay?
EZCast ships an update every 2 months, and SofaPlay monthly. Most recently, EZCast was updated on September 22, 2026 and SofaPlay on June 23, 2026.

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