# CastStream Hub vs Castly+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CastStream Hub at 100% against Castly+'s 36%. CastStream Hub also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Castly+'s advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 8) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CastStream Hub sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Castly+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CastStream Hub holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castly+ has 13K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CastStream Hub's written reviews are positive against 36% of Castly+'s.

CastStream Hub ships an update every 10 days, Castly+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CastStream Hub | Castly+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caststream-hub/id1054699482/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 109 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hajra Arslan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793179076) | [HONGKONG BLUE WHALE AND OCEAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682203224) |

## What reviewers say

### CastStream Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caststream-hub/id1054699482)

Stream photos, videos, music, and mirror your screen to smart TVs, streaming devices, or even other phones and PCs. Supports IPTV playlists and media servers.

**Highlights:** Fast screen mirroring, Mirror to PC, tablet, or phone, Works without traditional WiFi, Cast to Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku, Web video casting, IPTV casting, Media server support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CastStream Hub Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CastStream Hub Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CastStream Hub Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| CastStream Hub Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CastStream Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| CastStream Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| CastStream Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Castly+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app offers a suite of tools for media manipulation and content capture. Extract audio from videos, capture video covers, stitch photos, create emojis, and take long screenshots of web pages. It also supports casting playback addresses to big screen devices.

**Highlights:** Screen casting via AirPlay or Chromecast, Extract audio from videos, Capture video cover images, Stitch multiple photos together, Generate custom emojis, Take long web page screenshots

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly tool subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Castly Premium-Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly for family | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove interstitial ad monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Free trial tool monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly tool subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Castly Premium-Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly for family | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually tool subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Castly Premium-Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streams well
- 💡 Good content selection
- 👍 Works flawless
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Casting issues
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Subscription problems
- 🐛 Ads even with subscription
- 🐛 Not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Casting stops midway through content
- App closes unexpectedly
- Subscription not working as intended
- Ads still present despite paid subscription

**Requested features**

- Fix casting issues
- Improve stability and reliability
- Ensure subscription benefits work as advertised
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CastStream Hub free?

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

### Is Castly+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CastStream Hub or Castly+?

CastStream Hub is rated higher. CastStream Hub averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Castly+ averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do CastStream Hub or Castly+ have ads?

Both CastStream Hub and Castly+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CastStream Hub or Castly+?

CastStream Hub ships an update every 10 days, and Castly+ every 2 months. Most recently, CastStream Hub was updated on September 9, 2026 and Castly+ on September 24, 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.*