Comparison

Amazon Fire TV vs AllShare Cast ™

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

Head to head
About

Amazon Fire TV

Control your Fire TV from your phone, discover personalized recommendations, and manage your watchlist. Easily set up new devices and enjoy fast text entry for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • Personalized entertainment discovery
  • Universal search for content
  • Watchlist management
  • Fast text entry
  • Easy device setup
Features
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Your entertainment sidekick wherever you go. The Fire TV mobile app puts the Fire TV experience at your fingertips—whether you're on the couch or on the move. Discover & personalize your entertainment anywhere: Browse titles and get personalized recommendations. Search for movies, TV shows, and more across all your services. Build and fine-tune your watchlist in the moment. Easy control & setup: Launch it all on your big screen with seamless control. Enjoy fast text entry using your mobile keyboard. Set up new Fire TV devices quickly and easily. Compatibility: Requires an Amazon account and connection to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV to launch content to your TV. Some features require a compatible Fire TV. By using this app, you agree to Amazon's Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).

About

AllShare Cast ™

Effortlessly share your phone's screen, photos, videos, music, and web content to your TV. Enjoy real-time mirroring for gaming and presentations, or stream online videos and music for an immersive multimedia experience. Control your TV with your phone for seamless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Instant screen mirroring
  • Photo & video casting
  • Stream online content
  • Audio & music playback
  • Easy remote control
  • Seamless multi-device connectivity
Features
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Transform your TV into a smart, interactive screen with our easy-to-use screen mirroring and casting app. Designed to make sharing your favorite media effortless, our app allows you to cast photos, videos, music, and even web content directly from your phone to your TV. Whether you’re looking to enjoy personal memories on a bigger screen, present slideshows, or enjoy streaming content without restrictions, this app turns your TV into the ultimate multimedia center. Key Features: Instant Screen Mirroring: Mirror your phone’s screen to your TV in real-time. With ultra-low latency, you can enjoy gaming, video calls, presentations, and more on a larger screen without interruptions. Screen mirroring is perfect for family gatherings, work meetings, or online learning—whatever you want to display, show it clearly and in high resolution. Photo & Video Casting: Bring your memories to life by casting your phone’s photos and videos directly to your TV. Relive family vacations, birthdays, and special events with vibrant clarity. With just a tap, share those moments with everyone in the room, no cables required. Stream Online Content: Take your favorite online videos and websites directly from your phone to the big screen. Browse through YouTube, Vimeo, and other video streaming platforms on your phone, and play content on your TV for an immersive experience. No need for separate apps or confusing setups—just select the content, cast, and enjoy. Audio & Music Playback: Fill the room with your favorite playlists by casting music from your phone to the TV. Connect to high-quality speakers for an immersive sound experience. Whether it’s for a workout, a family gathering, or relaxing alone, bring your music to life on larger speakers and experience every beat. Easy Remote Control: Use your phone as a remote to control your TV’s settings, such as adjusting volume, navigating apps, and more. This feature eliminates the need for additional remotes and keeps everything accessible from your phone, making it simpler to find what you want and enjoy your content uninterrupted. Seamless Connectivity with Multiple Devices: Our app supports various devices and TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Chromecast, and more. Connect with ease and switch between devices as you need. With universal compatibility, our app ensures you can use it with any major TV brand without hassles. Web Content Projection: Enjoy the convenience of browsing the internet from your phone and displaying it on the TV. Read news articles, view recipes while cooking, watch tutorials, or explore websites with family and friends. The bigger screen means everyone can see and enjoy the content at the same time. How It Works: Connect to the Same Wi-Fi Network: Ensure both your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network to enable fast and secure connectivity. Select Your Media: Choose photos, videos, music, or online content from your phone to cast. Cast with a Single Tap: Tap the cast icon, select your TV, and enjoy your content on the big screen instantly. Ideal For: Family Gatherings: Share photos and videos with everyone in the room, bringing family memories to life on the big screen. Gaming Enthusiasts: Get a bigger view for mobile gaming, with minimal lag and better visuals, so you can immerse yourself in the gameplay. Business & Education: Use the screen mirroring function for presentations, educational content, or virtual meetings, making it easy to collaborate with others and share visual aids. Movie Nights & Streaming Enthusiasts: Turn any night into movie night by streaming your favorite films, series, and videos from your phone to the TV, creating a cinematic experience right at home. Terms of Use: https://byvn.net/Kw6q Privacy Policy: https://byvn.net/64yQ

Screenshots

Amazon Fire TV4 screens
AllShare Cast ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Fire TV at 4.5 against AllShare Cast ™'s 3.0. Amazon Fire TV also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 4%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). AllShare Cast ™'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AllShare Cast ™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Amazon Fire TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amazon Fire TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Fire TV has 1.4M ratings behind it against 386, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Amazon Fire TV's written reviews are positive against 4% of AllShare Cast ™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, AllShare Cast ™ every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Amazon Fire TV versus AllShare Cast ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon Fire TVAllShare Cast ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4M ratings) — better3.0 (386 ratings)
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews — better3.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4M — better386
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCMin Seo Lee

Customer experience

Amazon Fire TV

All ratings1,426,280 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews4,816 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative45.2%

AllShare Cast ™

All ratings353 ratings
Positive50.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative47.0%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive3.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.3%

Bugs and requests

Amazon Fire TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not registering properly
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inability to reconnect after phone screen timeout

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control
  • Power on/off functionality
  • Improved stability and reliability

AllShare Cast ™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Amazon Fire TV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AllShare Cast ™

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Amazon Fire TV free?
Amazon Fire TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AllShare Cast ™ free?
AllShare Cast ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amazon Fire TV or AllShare Cast ™?
Amazon Fire TV is rated higher. Amazon Fire TV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while AllShare Cast ™ averages 3.0 from 386 ratings.
Do Amazon Fire TV or AllShare Cast ™ have ads?
Neither Amazon Fire TV nor AllShare Cast ™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Fire TV or AllShare Cast ™?
Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and AllShare Cast ™ every 10 days. Most recently, Amazon Fire TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and AllShare Cast ™ on October 24, 2026.

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