# Real-Time Video-Sharing Apps Kast Uses Screen Capture, Voice, Text, and Video Chat Technology By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-04-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-videosharing References: [kast.gg](https://kast.gg/index.html#firstPage) Kast enables real-time video-sharing for its users and this comes extremely handy for friends and family who live far away from one another, as well as during the COVID-19 pandemic. The experience is permissible to more than 100 people at a time, allowing for the platform to be host to very dynamic and highly engaging watch parties. The real-time video-sharing platform is ideal for streaming and watching movies and TV shows together, co-playing various video games, and, of course, hanging out with friends. Kast also offers a PREMIUM service that promises to "elevate your Kast experience." For a low monthly fee, users can enjoy an ad-free experience, will receive a premium badge and will be able to access an exclusive reactions library. Image Credit: Kast ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Real-time Video-sharing:** Real-time video-sharing apps are disrupting the entertainment industry by allowing multiple users to stream and watch movies and TV shows together. - **Ad-free Streaming Services:** Premium ad-free streaming services are becoming more popular, providing a new revenue stream for online media platforms. - **Exclusive Reactions Library:** Exclusive reactions libraries are a new way to enhance social sharing, and offer potential for further monetization opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Real-time video-sharing apps are likely to disrupt the entertainment industry by providing a more interactive streaming experience. - **Online Media Platforms:** Premium ad-free streaming services are providing a new revenue stream for online media platforms, disrupting the traditional advertising-based model. - **Social Media:** Exclusive reactions libraries are becoming a new trend in social media, providing a new way to connect with friends and family, and presenting potential opportunities for monetization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enhanced Video Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videocall.md) - [Open-Source Screen Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-videos.md) - [Cooperative Stream Viewing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-stream-viewing.md) - [Access-Promoting Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-now-feature.md) - [Social Video Reaction Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seen-app.md) - [Screen-Sharing Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenchair.md) - [AI Video Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kapkap.md) - [Screen-Recording Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging-platform.md) - [Real-Time Face-Swapping Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicam.md)