# AutomationBT vs CastOn

The clearest difference is rating: AutomationBT at 5.0 against CastOn's 4.5. AutomationBT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). CastOn's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1) and review sentiment (36% vs 14%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CastOn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AutomationBT asks for nothing beyond the download.

AutomationBT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CastOn has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of AutomationBT's written reviews are positive against 36% of CastOn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AutomationBT ships an update every 3 months, CastOn every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AutomationBT | CastOn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automationbt/id1108961178/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caston-smart-screen-share/id6572304963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **36.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAME S.P.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478565441) | [EpicScale Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759187257) |

## What reviewers say

### AutomationBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automationbt/id1108961178)

Control home automations using your smartphone via Bluetooth.  This app enables device activation without an internet connection, offering secure PIN-protected configuration and proximity notifications for quick access.

**Highlights:** Smartphone automation control, Bluetooth connectivity, No internet required, PIN code security, Proximity notifications, Adjustable Bluetooth range

**In-app purchases:** none


### CastOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caston-smart-screen-share/id6572304963)

Easily share your iPhone screen with others on a larger display. Stream photos, videos, browser content, or even use it as a live camera feed. Features a collaborative whiteboard for shared creativity.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring for all iPhone content, Cast photos and videos to TV, Interactive whiteboard mode, Live camera streaming to TV, Browser mirroring for shared browsing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annually Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annually Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent
- ⭐ Jesus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Terrible app
- 🚫 Garbage
- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Worst app ever
- 🚫 Waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't cast iPhone to LG tv
- Unsuccessful screen sharing

**Requested features**

- Sound transfer to TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AutomationBT free?

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

### Is CastOn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AutomationBT or CastOn?

AutomationBT is rated higher. AutomationBT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CastOn averages 4.5 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do AutomationBT or CastOn have ads?

CastOn shows ads; AutomationBT does not.

### Which is updated more often, AutomationBT or CastOn?

AutomationBT ships an update every 3 months, and CastOn every 4 weeks. Most recently, AutomationBT was updated on November 2, 2026 and CastOn on November 8, 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.*