# EZCast vs SofaPlay

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.

Both are free to download. SofaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EZCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | EZCast | SofaPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (899 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezcast/id677053215/reviews) | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **899** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WinnerWave ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117716003) | [Fabian Pimminger](https://appshunter.io/developer/516567851) |

## 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


### SofaPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SofaPlay Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


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