# TV Cast vs LabelBits

The clearest difference is ads: LabelBits at none against TV Cast's shown. TV Cast's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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 and LabelBits sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Cast | LabelBits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-nero-streaming-player/id1020666442/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **181** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nero AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/598875299) | [Patrik Jonsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858026768) |

## 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


### LabelBits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labelbits/id6806616341)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock LabelBits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Cast free?

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

### Is LabelBits free?

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

### Do TV Cast or LabelBits have ads?

TV Cast shows ads; LabelBits does not.

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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.*