# R-Cast — Cast online videos to Roku!

> Stream online videos from iOS to Roku via web browser. (iPhone/iPad app by Ramesh Somasundaram.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-cast/id971318218 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ramesh Somasundaram](https://appshunter.io/developer/963642792)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.92/5 from 406 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-cast/id971318218/reviews.md

## What is R?

Cast online videos from your iOS device to Roku! Use your TV to watch videos that are embedded in webpages. 

PLEASE NOTE:
After upgrading if you uninstall and re-install the app then use 'Refresh Purchase' option in the Upgrade menu to download your previous purchase. If you get "Cannot connect to iTunes Store" message then please sign out in the iTunes & App Store Settings, sign back in and refresh purchase again.
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Install R-Cast channel in your Roku and install this R-Cast app in your iOS device. Once you connect the devices to the same Wi-Fi network, this app will detect your Roku devices.

Please note that not all videos can be cast, including HTTPS videos, live streams, etc. Videos in the web that are not in high definition, might not look the same on your HD TV as they look in a small screen. If the video website already has a Roku channel, please use its channel. 

YouTube videos in HTTPS will not cast, please use the YouTube app. If you see R-Cast channel load the video and return to the home screen it is usually because of incompatible video format. Roku doesn't play all video formats that play in iOS devices.

You will only be able to cast online videos from webpages and not the videos stored in your device.

Quick Start:
 • Install R-Cast channel in your Roku device: https://owner.roku.com/add/rcast
 • Install this R-Cast app in your iOS device
 • Connect your iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku device
 • This app will detect Roku devices in your network
 • Add your Roku manually using its IP Address if it is not detected automatically
 • Browse the web for your favorite entertainment in this app
 • Play the videos to launch the cast menu
 • Select the Roku device to cast and voila!
 • Enjoy videos on the big screen!!

Upgrade to R-Cast Radical Edition (in-app purchase) to watch videos longer than 10 minutes and resume previous video casts. The upgrade removes the ads at the bottom of the browser. It doesn't remove the ads hosted by the websites you visit. 

Please make sure the websites you frequently use work in R-Cast before upgrading to the Radical Edition. R-Cast channel only works with R-Cast app. 

Thank you all for your feedback! Please email us if you need help. Unfortunately, there is no way for us to respond to questions in reviews.

If you have trouble detecting your Roku, reboot your phone, Roku, WiFi router and try refreshing again. If it still fails to detect then add the Roku manually using its IP address from Roku's Network Settings.

## Key features

- Cast online videos to Roku
- Browse web for embedded videos
- Watch videos on TV
- Resume previous casts (upgrade)
- Remove ads (upgrade)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radical Edition | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of R?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 Worked fine until update
- 👍 Paid version works as advertised

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🐛 Doesn't even open
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to Roku
- 🐛 Streaming issues
- 🐛 Ads/pop-ups issues
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 15

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Fails to detect Roku devices
- Videos won't play or freeze
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Add tabs for easier navigation
- Improve compatibility with more websites
- Add option to block ads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-cast/id971318218/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Didn’t Work don’t waste your time

*2025-01-06*

This might just be a problem with my phone but I installed the app and it would open for a split second and then close out the tab by itself. Again this may be my phone but I have lots of free storage so I’m unsure what happened.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2024-03-11, version 1.0.8*

As most of these guys are saying this app is a piece of junk because it crashes as soon as you open it so please fix it until it is fixed I’m only ratting it because it won’t let me send otherwise

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-09-10, version 1.0.8*

The app just crashes as soon as you try to open

### 1/5 — Didn’t even work

*2023-08-31, version 1.0.8*

Got the app to show kids at our children’s church a video, opened the app and just kicked me right back out, wouldn’t even open to try and work.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2023-05-28, version 1.0.8*

I downloaded the app to my iOS and when I try to open it, it sends me out of the app.

### 2/5 — Immediately crashes upon opening

*2023-05-27, version 1.0.8*

Can’t even get it to work

### 1/5 — NEED TO REMOVE FROM APP STORE

*2023-05-22, version 1.0.8*

DOES NOT WORK. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME

### 1/5 — Technical issue

*2022-11-30, version 1.0.8*

I installed this app it won’t open up

### 1/5 — App won't open on ios 16.1

*2022-10-27, version 1.0.8*

App won't open at allll need to be fix I downloaded the app on my iPod and phone and it crashes when trying to open the app

### 1/5 — Just wow

*2022-09-17, version 1.0.8*

It won’t even open the app on my phone!

## Frequently asked questions about R

### What does R-Cast do?

R-Cast allows you to cast online videos found within webpages directly from your iOS device to your Roku. You can browse the web within the app and play videos on your TV.

### What are the key features of R-Cast?

The app enables casting of online videos to Roku, includes a web browser for finding content, and allows you to watch videos on your TV. An in-app purchase offers extended viewing times and the ability to resume previous casts, as well as ad removal.

### How much does R-Cast cost?

The app is free to download and use with some limitations. An optional in-app purchase, 'R-Cast Radical Edition', is available to unlock longer video playback, resume functionality, and remove ads.

### What devices is R-Cast compatible with?

This app is designed for iOS devices and requires a Roku device. Both the iOS device and the Roku must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for the app to function.

### What are common use cases for R-Cast?

Users can cast videos embedded in news articles, blogs, or other websites to their TV for a better viewing experience. It's useful for watching content that doesn't have a dedicated Roku channel.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2020-05-30

Built with the iOS 13 SDK.

### 1.0.7 — 2019-05-14

Fixed 'Refresh Purchase' option in Upgrade menu to restore and retain previous purchases between app restarts.

### 1.0.6 — 2019-05-08

Shortened app name to R-Cast!

### 1.0.5 — 2015-12-01

Option to add a Roku device manually using its IP Address

### 1.0.4 — 2015-08-31

Updated bookmarks and added other minor improvements.

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## More apps by Ramesh Somasundaram

- [A-Cast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-cast/id1044103253)
- [A-Cast Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-cast-player/id1044122808)

All apps by Ramesh Somasundaram: https://appshunter.io/developer/963642792

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