# Castify: Cast Web Videos to TV — for Chromecast/Roku/FireTV/etc

> Cast web videos and local media to smart TVs and streaming devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Castify.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-cast-web-videos-to-tv/id1530642487 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Castify](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530642489)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 269 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-cast-web-videos-to-tv/id1530642487/reviews.md

## What is Castify?

# Castify – Cast to Roku, Chromecast & TV

Cast videos, movies, music, and photos from your phone directly to your Roku TV, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Express, Chromecast, Google Cast, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible Smart TVs.

Castify makes it easy to browse the web, find online videos, and stream them to your TV in just a few taps.

# Works Great With Roku and Chromecast TV devices

Supported Devices:

* Roku TV
* Roku Streaming Stick
* Roku Express
* Roku Ultra
* Chromecast
* Google Cast devices
* Fire TV & Fire TV Stick
* Apple TV (AirPlay)
* DLNA Smart TVs
* Xbox One & Xbox 360

Many Smart TVs include Roku, Chromecast, Google Cast, or DLNA built in.

# Cast From

* Websites with the built-in browser
* Videos stored on your phone or tablet

# Features

* Cast videos to Roku TV
* Cast movies to Roku
* Stream videos from your phone to Roku
* Cast online videos from websites
* Cast music and photos
* Search for videos across websites
* Built-in pop-up blocker
* Supports HD and 4K playback when available

# Supported Formats

* MP4 video
* MP3 audio
* JPG & PNG images
* HTML5 video
* HLS live streams
* HD and 4K content (when available)

# How It Works

1. Open the built-in browser.
2. Visit your favorite website.
3. Castify detects supported videos automatically.
4. Play on your phone or cast directly to your Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire TV, or other compatible receiver.

# Important

Castify delivers the original video stream directly to your streaming device. It does not host, modify, convert, or transcode videos.

This app is *not* a screen mirroring app. Instead, supported media is streamed directly to your TV for smoother playback and better performance.

Castify works best with Roku, Chromecast, and Google Cast devices. Other DLNA-compatible receivers may support a limited feature set depending on the manufacturer.

Only websites that provide publicly supported media formats can be cast. Videos that use proprietary playback technologies or unsupported formats cannot be streamed.

# Troubleshooting

If playback or connection issues occur, they are typically caused by: 
* Weak Wi-Fi signal
* Phone and TV not connected to the same Wi-Fi network
* Source website issues
* Unsupported media format
* Internet connection problems

For the best experience, connect your phone and streaming device to the same Wi-Fi network and restart the devices if needed.

## Key features

- Cast web videos from websites
- Stream local files to TV
- Supports Chromecast, Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, DLNA
- Browser with popup blocker
- Casts videos, music, and photos
- Supports 4K and HD streaming

## What do users think of Castify?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Works well with Apple TV and Chromecast
- ⏱️ Reliable performance over extended use
- 🎬 Supports 4K video streaming
- 🔇 Background playback capability
- 🔋 Low battery consumption
- 📺 Compatible with multiple device types
- 🆓 Free app with minimal ads
- 👥 Responsive developer support on Reddit
- 📱 Easy to navigate interface
- 🎯 Effective ad blocking features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on iOS
- 🔌 Device detection failures
- ⚠️ iOS version significantly inferior to Android
- 🔒 Inappropriate ad content (nudity)
- 📵 Requires app to remain open for streaming
- 🔄 Multitasking interrupts streaming
- ⏸️ Buffering issues and freezing
- 🎯 Poor search and browsing experience
- 📱 Limited iPad feature parity
- 🔧 Lacks documentation and tutorials

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing local files
- iOS 18 compatibility issues
- iOS 26 video freezing and screen disappearing
- Chromecast connection spins endlessly without casting
- Local files indexing causes crashes
- Phone operating system crashes when loading videos
- iPad image casting no longer works
- Streaming interrupts with minor phone interactions
- Buffering loops indefinitely
- App not receiving updates on iPhone

**Most requested features**

- Tutorial or user guide for setup
- Better Chromecast support and documentation
- Improved iPad/MacBook optimization
- Bookmark customization and folder organization
- Single replay mode for files
- Back and forward navigation buttons
- M3U/IPTV input support
- Feature parity between iOS and Android versions
- Better subtitle detection for local files

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-cast-web-videos-to-tv/id1530642487/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-07-12, version 6.89*

This app does not work anymore since I updated 
It used to be my favorite app. Please fix this issue.

### 1/5 — Used to work great

*2026-07-11, version 6.89*

Stopped casting to chromecast

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2026-05-24, version 5.85*

I couldn’t cast to my tv. Deleted the app.

### 1/5 — Useless!

*2026-04-03, version 5.85*

Connects to tv, but won’t play videos. Useless!

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2026-02-13, version 5.85*

It won’t find my Roku device, MY Roku device. Has no problem finding all my other devices and tvs but not the one in my room so essentially useless.

### 5/5 — Best casting app for Apple TV

*2026-01-23, version 5.85*

This is my first time writing a review and I can confidently say that this is the best app for casting content on an Apple TV.

### 5/5 — Amazing no problems

*2025-12-17, version 5.85*

I’ve been using this app for 3 years and it’s always worked very fluently

### 4/5 — Seems to be buggy with iOS 26

*2025-12-03, version 5.85*

I just updated my iPhone by mistake to iOS 26. I wish I never had! Because now the video files that I’m trying to watch by using Castify to cast to my fire TV, stop and freeze after a couple of minutes, and then the whole screen disappears and I’m back to my TV home screen. This was not an issue until the iOS update. Please, people at Castify, please fix this! I loved your app, until this happened today.

### 1/5 — can’t believe this

*2025-11-05, version 5.85*

so i have this on my phone works fine but on my ipad it is showing me ads of nude women. i’m 12 years old and can’t sleep because of this stuff, and castify if u see this make it stop i can’t get it out of my head now

### 5/5 — Used for years now, still does what it needs to

*2025-09-18, version 5.85*

Hope they can make version more fitted for MacBook or Mac desktops but I still use them for my iPhone and iPad to watch different variety of videos such as movies, tv shows or YouTube videos. It works ok on MacBook Air but needs improvement because you can clearly tell it’s only fitted for iPad and iPhone.

## Frequently asked questions about Castify

### What does Castify do?

Castify allows you to cast videos, music, and photos from websites or your phone's local files to your TV. It supports a variety of streaming devices like Chromecast, Fire TV, Apple TV, and DLNA receivers, enabling you to enjoy your content on a larger screen.

### What devices are compatible with Castify?

Castify is compatible with a wide range of devices including Chromecast (1, 2, Ultra HD 4K), Fire TV/Fire Stick, Apple TV (4th gen and up), DLNA receivers, Xbox One/360, and Smart TVs with DLNA built-in. Functionality may vary slightly between different receiver types.

### How much does Castify cost?

The application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### Can I mirror my phone screen with Castify?

No, this app is not a phone screen mirroring or sharing application. It specifically focuses on casting video, music, and photo content from websites or local files to compatible streaming devices, rather than duplicating your entire device screen.

### What kind of videos can I cast?

You can cast videos from websites that use public formats, including MP4 movies and HTML5 video. It also supports HLS Live Streaming and 4K/HD content where available. Proprietary video formats from websites may not be supported.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 6.89 — 2026-07-09

-New revamped UI/UX
-Many fixes and improvements

### 5.87 — 2026-06-19

- Better navigation and UI
- Fix video detection issues

### 5.85 — 2025-08-19

Enhance Roku discovery

### 5.84 — 2025-01-22

-Fix for Roku System Update 14.1.4
-Fix for iOS 18: local files not working

### 5.83 — 2024-10-07

-many fixes for video detection

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