# Qview vs Roku Remote & Cast

The clearest difference is rating: Roku Remote & Cast at 4.5 against Qview's 1.6. Roku Remote & Cast also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 95). Qview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roku Remote & Cast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Qview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roku Remote & Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote & Cast has 7.7K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Qview's written reviews are positive against 15% of Roku Remote & Cast's.

Qview ships an update every 8 months, Roku Remote & Cast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qview | Roku Remote & Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qview/id1022120129/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-and-cast/id1610062383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **15.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hisense USA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022120128) | [Yoshihiko Noda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610062385) |

## What reviewers say

### Qview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qview/id1022120129)

This app allows multiple users to simultaneously share photos and videos to a smart TV. It's ideal for gatherings, enabling everyone to contribute content to a shared queue for viewing on the big screen. Manage playback and content access with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous multi-user content sharing, Upload photos and videos to a queue, Queue holds up to 50 pieces of content, Playback control (play/pause, next/previous), Content grab feature for shared access, User join and exit notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Good idea for an app
- 👍 Displays photos in hi-def

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not launch
- 🐛 App does not download completely
- 🐛 App does not detect TV
- 🐛 App does not connect to phone/TV

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work on Hisense TV
- App does not download completely
- App does not launch
- App crashes on first launch
- App shows a black screen and returns to home screen

**Requested features**

- Allow mirroring of streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube
- Allow selection of multiple photos/videos
- Provide clear instructions or help for using the app
- Improve app stability on iOS
- Fix compatibility issues with Apple products


### Roku Remote & Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-and-cast/id1610062383)

Control your TV from your iPhone or iPad with this app. It allows for screen mirroring and casting of various media types to your smart TV over Wi-Fi. Enjoy seamless control and content sharing on a larger screen.

**Highlights:** TV remote control, Screen mirroring, Cast photos and videos, Cast music and web content, Large touchpad for navigation, Launch channels directly

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlock | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Intuitive app setup
- 💡 Helpful for elderly users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent pop-up ads
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 👎 Unreliable connectivity
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after purchase
- Fails to connect to Roku devices
- Mirroring feature doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Free full access without subscription
- Improved screen mirroring capabilities
- Better volume and power controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qview free?

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

### Is Roku Remote & Cast free?

Roku Remote & Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Qview or Roku Remote & Cast?

Roku Remote & Cast is rated higher. Qview averages 1.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Roku Remote & Cast averages 4.5 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Qview or Roku Remote & Cast have ads?

Neither Qview nor Roku Remote & Cast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Qview or Roku Remote & Cast?

Qview ships an update every 8 months, and Roku Remote & Cast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Qview was updated on October 24, 2026 and Roku Remote & Cast on October 30, 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.*