CastStream vs Replico
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CastStream
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.
- 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
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CastStream Hub lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad screen and cast your photos, videos, music, and web videos to your Smart TV, Chromecast, and Roku, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and more. You can also mirror your screen to a PC, tablet, or another phone directly in a browser without installing any app. Whether you want to watch a movie, cast videos from websites, share photos, play music, stream from media servers like Kodi or Plex, use your own IPTV playlists, or mirror your screen to another device, CastStream Hub gives you everything in one place. Key Features • Fast Screen Mirroring Mirror your iPhone or iPad to Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku, PC, tablet, or phone with smooth performance and low latency. • Mirror to PC, Tablet, or Phone Open a simple link or scan a QR code in your browser and start mirroring instantly without installing anything on the receiving device. • Works Without Traditional WiFi Mirror your screen to a PC, tablet, or another phone even while travelling or in places without a router by connecting devices through your iPhone’s hotspot. Perfect for sharing movies, videos, presentations, or games on the go. • Save Mobile Data While Sharing Download or stream content on one device and share your screen with another nearby device instead of using mobile data separately on every device. • Cast to Smart TV, Chromecast, and Roku Stream videos, photos, music, and web videos directly. • Web Video Casting Browse supported websites inside the app, detect playable video streams, and cast them easily. • IPTV Casting Import remote M3U or W3U playlists, browse channels, and play M3U8 streams. • Playlist Management Refresh playlists to update channels or remove them whenever you want. • Media Server Support Browse and play content from DLNA or UPnP media servers like Kodi or Plex. • Easy Device Detection Automatically finds Smart TVs, Chromecast, Roku, and media servers on the same WiFi network. • High Quality Streaming Enjoy stable playback with smooth performance. • No Extra Hardware Required No cables or additional devices needed. How to Cast Make sure your iPhone or iPad and your Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku, or receiving device such as a PC, tablet, or phone are connected to the same WiFi network. For browser mirroring to a PC, tablet, or phone, you can also connect devices using your iPhone’s hotspot when WiFi is not available. Open CastStream Hub, choose what you want to play such as local media, web videos, IPTV channels, or media server content, then select your device or start mirroring using the link or QR code. For IPTV, paste a remote M3U or W3U playlist URL to load channels. Open the playlist and play any available M3U8 stream. You can refresh or delete playlists at any time. Important Note Some apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video may show a black screen during mirroring or casting due to DRM protection. This is a limitation from those platforms. The app works with most other apps and websites. Make sure you only stream content you have the rights to use. Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with Google, YouTube, Roku, or any other trademarks mentioned. All content comes from third party sources. IPTV and web video features depend on user provided content, and you are responsible for what you access and stream. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy By using CastStream Hub, you agree to the following: Terms of Use: https://caststreamhub.com/terms-condition.html Privacy Policy: https://caststreamhub.com/privacy-policy.html
Replico
Control your media casting experience directly from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Manage playback, volume, and screen mirroring with intuitive wrist-based controls, eliminating the need to constantly hold your phone.
- Apple Watch casting remote
- iPhone casting remote
- Dual control via iPhone & Apple Watch
- Screen mirroring
- Safari extension for casting
- Control playback and volume
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Cast your media to the big screen. Keep the remote right on your wrist. Once your content is on the big screen, both your iPhone and Apple Watch become your ultimate control centers. No need to constantly reach for your phone—just raise your wrist to stay in full control. FEATURES Apple Watch Casting Remote While casting, simply raise your wrist to use your Apple Watch to: - Play or pause current content - Adjust the volume on the big screen - View current playback status Leave your phone aside and manage common controls right from your wrist. iPhone Casting Remote Once cast, your iPhone transforms into a feature-rich remote: - Play and pause - Adjust volume - Control playback progress - Fast-forward or rewind Easily manage everything from playback controls to casting sessions directly on your iPhone. Dual Control via iPhone & Apple Watch - Initiate casting on your iPhone, then seamlessly control it from your Apple Watch. Raise your wrist to pause, resume, or adjust the volume, or switch back to your iPhone anytime to scrub through timelines or manage settings. Screen Mirroring Supports various content types and use cases: - Cast photos and videos stored on your iPhone - Mirror your iPhone screen to a larger display - Browse the web and cast online content - Quickly initiate casting via the Safari extension Whether it’s entertainment, web media, or everyday sharing, getting your content onto the big screen is completely effortless. Perfect for Every Moment - Living Room Movie Time: Put your phone down and raise your wrist to pause or adjust volume - Family Gatherings: Control playback pace seamlessly while sharing photos, music, and videos - Workouts & Fitness: Control workout classes via Apple Watch without breaking your form - Cooking & Chores: Quickly pause or resume even when your hands are busy - Presentations & Meetings: Control content while standing by the screen, minimizing phone distractions - Everyday Sharing: Enjoy a seamless transition from casting to controlling, making big-screen sharing easier than ever Cast to the big screen, control with a raise of your wrist. No need to keep your phone in hand. Amplify your favorite moments on the big display, and keep the remote right where it belongs—on your wrist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CastStream at 4.9 against Replico's 3.0. CastStream also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Replico's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CastStream sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Replico asks for nothing beyond the download.
CastStream holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CastStream has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | CastStream | Replico |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hajra Arslan | 桂榕 傅 |
In-app purchases
CastStream
- CastStream Hub Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- CastStream Hub Monthly$1.991 Month
- CastStream Hub Monthly$2.991 Month
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- CastStream Hub Yearly$7.991 Year
- CastStream Hub Yearly$9.991 Year
- CastStream Hub Yearly$12.991 Year
- CastStream Hub Yearly$14.991 Year
- CastStream Hub Yearly$24.991 Year
- CastStream Lifetime$29.99
- CastStream Lifetime$39.99
Replico
No in-app purchases









