BubbleUPnP is a solid DLNA app for power users, but LocalCast gives you easier setup, built-in IPTV, a web video browser, iOS support, and the trust of over 50 million downloads. Here’s how they compare.
LocalCast auto-discovers devices and starts casting in seconds. No need to configure DLNA renderers, transcoding profiles, or media server settings. BubbleUPnP is powerful but requires more technical setup to get the most out of it.
Load M3U playlists and stream live TV channels directly to your television with LocalCast. BubbleUPnP does not offer native IPTV support, so you would need a separate app for live TV streaming.
LocalCast works on both Android and iOS, so everyone in your household can cast from their device. BubbleUPnP is Android-only, leaving iPhone and iPad users without a solution.
LocalCast includes a built-in browser that auto-detects videos on any webpage. Browse, find a video, and cast it directly to your TV. BubbleUPnP focuses on local and DLNA media without a dedicated web browser.
Download LocalCast for free on Android or iOS. No account, no sign-up, no credit card. All core features work immediately.
Try casting local files, NAS content, web videos, and IPTV. See how LocalCast handles everything BubbleUPnP does and more, with less setup.
LocalCast supports the same DLNA devices you already use with BubbleUPnP. No reconfiguration needed — just open LocalCast and start casting.
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Web video app face-off
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UPnP device streaming
Stream from your NAS
All Chromecast models
Direct TV streaming
Live TV & M3U playlists
SRT, ASS & OpenSubtitles
Cast to Kodi media center
Full Android guide
Full iOS casting guide
Yes. LocalCast is designed for simplicity. It auto-discovers devices on your network, and you can start casting in seconds without configuring renderers or transcoding settings. BubbleUPnP offers more granular DLNA controls but requires more technical knowledge to set up optimally.
No. BubbleUPnP is Android-only. LocalCast is available on both Android and iOS, so you can cast from any smartphone or tablet regardless of platform.
Yes. LocalCast fully supports DLNA/UPnP streaming, just like BubbleUPnP. In addition, LocalCast also supports Google Cast (Chromecast), Fire TV, Roku, and more protocols, making it compatible with a wider range of devices.
LocalCast has built-in IPTV support with M3U playlist loading, so you can stream live TV channels directly to your television. BubbleUPnP does not have native IPTV functionality, so you would need a separate app.
See why 50 million users chose LocalCast over the alternatives. Free on Android and iOS.