# TV Cast vs SmartPlus

The clearest difference is rating: SmartPlus at 5.0 against TV Cast's 3.9. SmartPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). TV Cast's advantage is ratings volume (181 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Cast sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SmartPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartPlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Cast has 181 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TV Cast's written reviews are positive against 75% of SmartPlus's.

TV Cast ships an update every 2 months, SmartPlus every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Cast | SmartPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-nero-streaming-player/id1020666442/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartplus/id1570133593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nero AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/598875299) | [DAITOKU.Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111590404) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-nero-streaming-player/id1020666442)

Stream music, photos, and videos from your phone, PC, or NAS to your Smart TV or connected speakers. Enjoy media in up to 4K quality with support for various devices like Chromecast and Roku. Use your phone as a remote control for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Music streaming to TV/speakers, Photo casting with slideshows (4K), Video casting (Full HD & 4K), Stream from PC & NAS, Stream from SMB share, Remote control functionality, Zoom & rotate photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP monthly special offer | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP Festival subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP promotion subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Streaming Bundle | $69.99 | per year |
| VIP Permanent License | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Works well for streaming photos and videos to smart TVs
- 💰 Free app with no ads or in-app purchases
- ⚡ Fast setup and quick connection to devices
- 🎨 Clean, polished, and professional design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Doesn't work with YouTube streaming
- ⏱️ Slow video conversion process
- 🔌 Inconsistent device connectivity and detection
- 📺 Limited compatibility with certain TV models

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Device detection fails despite being on same network
- Video conversion hangs or never completes
- Screen mirroring doesn't work
- Network connectivity switches between different networks unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Playlist support for music playback
- Ability to replay videos without reconverting
- Better video conversion speed and quality
- In-app tutorial or onboarding guide
- Support for streaming web links


### SmartPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartplus/id1570133593)

Control your home appliances remotely with this app. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. Enjoy a quick and simple connection process.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous device management, Timer scheduling, Device sharing with family, Easy and quick connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Cast free?

TV Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartPlus free?

SmartPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TV Cast or SmartPlus?

SmartPlus is rated higher. TV Cast averages 3.9 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while SmartPlus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TV Cast or SmartPlus have ads?

TV Cast shows ads; SmartPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Cast or SmartPlus?

TV Cast ships an update every 2 months, and SmartPlus every 7 months. Most recently, TV Cast was updated on October 20, 2026 and SmartPlus on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*