# Toshiba Cast TV Remote — user reviews > 32 indexed App Store user reviews of Toshiba Cast TV Remote by Compal Electronics, INC., rated 2.90/5 from 73 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toshiba-cast-tv-remote/id1057091485/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toshiba-cast-tv-remote/id1057091485.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 25 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 31 ## Newest reviews (10 of 32) ### 2/5 — Works...sort of *2018-10-07, version 2.0.6* It’s handy to have when it works. But it rarely is working smoothly. The worst is that when you switch back to the app, it puts up a full screen help on how to connect the tv. You have to manually dismiss it to get back to the controls. Very frustrating. ### 4/5 — Perfect *2018-03-18, version 2.0.6* Works nice. Better if can change source (input) using gestures. ### 2/5 — Convenient when it works *2017-10-24, version 2.0.6* It just rarely works. ### 1/5 — Toahiba *2017-09-17, version 2.0.6* Does not have an enter button for selecting channels. Can not turn tv back on after switching it off. ### 2/5 — Remote turns off but will not turn on tv *2017-05-08, version 2.0.4* The remote app works as advertised when the tv is on, but will not turn the tv (Toshiba 4K tv 49" 49L621U) when it is off. Would give 5 stars if it TrueType was a remote control for the tv. Not a true remote if cannot turn on and off the tv. ### 1/5 — Junk *2017-04-11, version 0.4.7* Constantly have to delete this junk and reinstall. ### 4/5 — Works fine *2017-01-20, version 0.4.7* Finally a numeric channel select remote for my toshiba 55L421U! No more endless scrolling up and down. ### 1/5 — Really quite useless *2016-12-31, version 0.4.7* To use this app, one must first connect their phone to the tv's WiFi network. What? Why? Then, once you connect, you have the exact same functionality as the remote, plus an unnecessary numeric keypad. Really, quite a useless app. ### 1/5 — Won't open *2016-12-28, version 0.4.7* Crashes on opening. Was recommend by my tv manual...hard to use when doesn't work! ### 2/5 — Lags *2016-11-21, version 0.4.6* It lags BIG TIME!!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Use less *2025-01-18, version 2.0.6* It doesn’t work on ### 1/5 — Great when it works.... *2021-03-13, version 2.0.6* Which is for one day after downloading. Then it’s always “tv doesn’t respond” and you have to delete and redownload. Super frustrating ### 1/5 — CRAP *2020-08-08, version 2.0.6* If I could rate this app -100 I would!!! It’s hard to get it to work. I have to delete it then re-download to get it to work. The remote where I’m visiting does not work, so had no choice but to use this crappy app.. glad I have a Samsung at home. ### 1/5 — Tv controls *2020-05-10, version 2.0.6* The app rarely is connected to tv even though my wifi is always working, phone is connected to wifi, and tv is even connected thru a cable to the modem. Wish they would update this issue! ### 1/5 — Doesnt Work *2019-07-25, version 2.0.6* It doesnt even connect to my tv so how am I supposed to do something with a remote that doesnt work ### 1/5 — Nope *2018-11-26, version 2.0.6* This app is useless it just keeps saying no tv found when I’m using chromecast this very minute ### 1/5 — Terrible *2018-02-02, version 2.0.6* Useless garbage there is just no reason for it. ### 1/5 — ABSOLUTE TRASH *2018-01-02, version 2.0.6* This so called remote app is terrible. Even when my phone and tv are both hooked up to the WiFi it never works. I can never turn the volume up or down or anything. This app is terrible. Would not recommend. ### 1/5 — Fairly pointless *2017-12-25, version 2.0.6* Replaces some of the functions of the remote, but not all. Can’t turn the tv ON with the app... you can basically control volume, change channels on the antenna, and power off the tv... ### 1/5 — Used to work *2017-11-05, version 2.0.6* I use to love this app. Then a couple of months ago it stopped working. Keeps telling me that network is unstable. Hmmmm... don’t think so! Please fix!!!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The best for TOSHIBA *2019-05-27, version 2.0.6* Better than the actual Remote. Thank you so much guys. You are my life saver. ### 5/5 — AMAZING *2019-05-16, version 2.0.6* Loveeee this app I never make app reviews but I think everyone with Toshiba TVs needs this, I lost my remote and I’m tired of looking for it, and this app is a life saver! I can finally connect things to my tv 5/5rate ### 5/5 — Able to turn off, not turn on *2019-03-03, version 2.0.6* I have try different apps and this works the best because it finds the device fast and the only one let me turn off the tv compared to other apps which just turn up or turn down, pause and play, not turn off the this one does ### 5/5 — Works for me *2018-12-24, version 2.0.6* Tried a lot of different apps for my Toshiba television, smart television, and none worked, this works.😁 Works super so far! ### 5/5 — A lifesaver!! *2018-05-06, version 2.0.6* It has easy walk through steps on how to set it up. If you have a toshiba with chrome cast, then you should already be familiar with the google home app. Connected quickly and started working instantly. Would definitely recommend to any toshiba users, especially those like me who lost the remote and can’t control their volume. Lol ### 5/5 — Great if you lost your remote *2018-04-09, version 2.0.6* Couldn’t find my remote and wanted to buy a universal but downloaded this to try first, and it was very easy to connect to my chromecast tv. Only needed it to control volume and switch between inputs and that’s what it does. I’m able to get up and down off the couch to turn the tv off and on. ### 5/5 — Perfect for any cast TV! (Toshiba) *2016-11-30, version 0.4.6* In all my years as an iPhone user I've never written a review for an app. But this is a great app with NO reviews. I just got a Toshiba 4K Cast TV with a remote that limits the features of the tv..this app completely fixes that problem. Extremely fast response between the remote app and TV. Thanks for a sleek and smooth running app! ### 4/5 — Wow had no idea *2023-06-08, version 2.0.6* I’ve had this tv for years and only just realized by chance that this feature existed. Setup was a breeze App interface could be better but works great ### 4/5 — Hello *2022-03-28, version 2.0.6* This app is pretty good and useful, however sometimes it just disconnects so you have to refresh the whole app to get it working again. If you could fix that the the app would be so much better. ### 4/5 — Works good as a TV remote *2018-07-06, version 2.0.6* I use this because I lost my tv remote ages ago and there’s no volume buttons etc on the sides of the tv, just a power button. This app works great for changing inputs / volume etc. --- *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 2026-07-05.*