# Rocket Video Cast — #1 App to Cast Videos to TV

> Web browser and file manager to cast videos from iOS to TV. (iPhone/iPad app by Ameen Mody.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-video-cast/id582793399 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ameen Mody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231983233)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 957 App Store ratings · 1,105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-video-cast/id582793399/reviews.md

## What is Rocket Video Cast?

Unleash your TV with Rocket Video Cast. With Rocket you can browse the web and stream any web video on your TV.

Rocket is also a fully featured file manager that allows you to store files to your iOS device. You can then view the stored files right on your device offline or transfer them to your computer, and of course you can cast your stored videos to your big screen, just copy them into the app using iTunes File Sharing.

Features: 
- Cast videos from all major streaming video sites
- Cast from major file sharing sites
- Full featured web browser 
- Start screen with the most frequent visited history entry's 
- Open saved tabs on startup
- Real-time search in your browsing history, bookmarks and tabs 
- Search engine integration in the Address bar 
- Share URL's via Twitter, Mail 
- Search in the website 
- Passcode protected
- FTP Server to transfer files in and out of the app
- FIle Manager to organize your files in folders etc.
- Playlists and background audio
- Address bar search engine options (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, StartPage can be changed App Settings > Search Engine)
- Multi format video/audio player allows you to play almost any video and audio format without leaving the app (wmv, mpeg, mpeg1, mpeg2, mpeg4, 3gp, sf, avi, divx, dv, gxf, m2p, m2ts, m2v, m4v, mkv, moov, mov, mp4, mpg, mpv, mt2s, mts, mxf, ogm, ogv, ps, qt, ts, vob, webm, wm, mp3, m4a, wma).
- Extract audio from mp4 files (convert to mp3)
- Cast your Rocket playlist for files in the app
..and lots lots more.

Supported format for TV include mp4, m4v, m3u8, hls, and live streams are supported.

IMPORTANT NOTES, PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING: 
Flash video, iTunes purchased videos, Silverlight and other DRM protected videos like Amazon Instant Videos, HBO now, Hulu, Netflix are not supported!

This app is not affiliated with Google or one of its products or trademarks and is developed independently.

## Key features

- Cast web videos to TV
- Full-featured file manager
- Built-in web browser
- Organize files in folders
- Playlists and background audio
- Multi-format video/audio player
- FTP server for file transfer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Rocket Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rocket Video Cast?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Useful
- 👍 Excellent

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Unstable
- 🐛 Needs update
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Unreliable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't cast anymore
- Can't download videos anymore
- Crashes when receiving calls
- Doesn't work with newer iPhones
- Constant errors and crashes
- Doesn't work with VPN

**Most requested features**

- Update for iOS 16
- Add pop-up blockers
- Improve file management
- Add search bar in download
- Support for newer iPhones
- Improve UI/UX

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-video-cast/id582793399/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Se cierra la app

*2025-11-11*

Se cierra la app cuando pongo un url

### 5/5 — Great great

*2025-07-18, version 4.0*

I love this app

### 1/5 — YouTube

*2024-10-17, version 4.0*

it is impossible to stream YouTube videos with it

### 5/5 — Rocket is excellent

*2024-10-08, version 4.0*

Great app :)

### 5/5 — please update

*2024-10-03, version 4.0*

please update the UI for new phones

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2024-09-01, version 4.0*

This app need some fixing to show properly on iphone max screens.

### 1/5 — Scam app

*2024-07-23, version 4.0*

Do not buy this terrible made scam app, the comments are fake.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2024-07-15, version 4.0*

Good app

### 1/5 — Abandoned

*2024-02-08, version 4.0*

I wonder if the developer is still around - this app needs an update for new iphones

### 1/5 — Great app turn bad

*2024-01-18, version 4.0*

Used to to work well and since the last few IOS updates, this app hasn’t update!  At this point why not take it down if the app is not even functional !

## Frequently asked questions about Rocket Video Cast

### What does Rocket Video Cast do?

Rocket Video Cast allows you to browse the web and stream any web video directly to your TV. It also functions as a comprehensive file manager for your iOS device, enabling you to store, organize, and play videos offline or transfer them to your computer.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include casting videos from major streaming and file-sharing sites, a full-featured web browser with history and bookmark management, a file manager for organizing files, playlists, background audio playback, and a multi-format video/audio player.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means certain advanced features or functionalities might require an additional purchase.

### What types of videos can I cast?

You can cast videos from all major streaming video sites and major file-sharing sites. Supported formats for TV include mp4, m4v, m3u8, hls, and live streams. However, Flash video, iTunes purchased videos, Silverlight, and DRM-protected videos are not supported.

### How can I transfer files to the app?

You can transfer files to the app using iTunes File Sharing by copying them directly into the app. Additionally, the app includes an FTP Server feature, which allows for bidirectional file transfer in and out of the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2021-03-07

Bug fixes

### 3.9 — 2021-01-05

Bug fixes

### 3.8 — 2019-05-01

- Support for iOS 12.2

### 3.7 — 2018-08-29

Fixed issue where segments were being ordered incorrectly.
Thank you for your continued support while we fixed bugs. If you enjoy the app please take a moment to rate in the App Store.

### 3.6 — 2018-08-17

We have added a whole new casting engine to make your Chromecast powered TV even more powerful (you can disable it in the App Settings if needed).
Thank you for your continued support.   If you enjoy the app please take a moment to rate in the App Store.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*