Comparison

Apps for Chromecast vs TV Cast Helper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Apps for Chromecast

Stream web videos, photos, and DLNA content directly to your Chromecast device. This utility browser allows you to browse websites, cast media, and share URLs with ease.

Highlights
  • Web video casting
  • Photo and video casting
  • DLNA media support
  • Utility browser
  • URL sharing
  • QR code reader
Features
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Welcome to Apps for Chromecast. Have you ever want to watch the web video on Chromecast but service not support? It's amazing apps for you on watching web videos on Chromecast. All you need to watch web video is connect the Chromecast, followed by browse the website then click the video to play! You could watch video on TV as soon as possible. "Apps for Chromecast" is also designed to provide browser utility, too. Service: - Utility Browser with history, tabs and QR code reader - Casting your photo and video - Casting the web videos - Casting DLNA videos - Casting NAS video and photo via DLNA - Share URL to your friend and social network - Share and Cast It (from iOS Share extension to import URL) - Support window.open

About

TV Cast Helper

Stream local photos, videos, and web content to your TV. Supports DLNA, Fire TV, and Chromecast for a seamless big-screen viewing experience. Enjoy your favorite media on any compatible device.

Highlights
  • One-click screencasting of local photos and videos
  • Web video and audio casting
  • Link casting
  • Fast connection over Wi-Fi
  • Supports DLNA, Fire TV, and Chromecast
  • Compatible with major TV brands
Features
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TV Cast Helper is a simple and powerful multi-function screencasting app that adapts to the current mainstream screencasting protocols including DLNA, Fire TV and Chromecast/Google Cast. Just a few simple steps, you can cast the screen to the TV, giving you the best viewing experience on the big screen! Features: = One-click screencasting of local data Photos, videos, and files can all be screened! Get mobile content delivered to your TV quickly! Photos support = Web videos cast Support web video cast, all good movies can be cast on TV to watch at any time, Cast YouTube and any other web videos to TVs. Support web audio cast, all good music can be cast on TV to listen to at any time! = link cast Support input link, one-click screencasting, let screencasting do whatever you want! = extremely fast connection As long as you are under the same wifi, you can achieve extremely fast connection without any traffic charges! With the TV Cast Helper, you can enjoy watching movies anytime, anywhere! Currently supported mainstream TV brands in the market include Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, LG, Panasonic, Chromecast, FireStick, TCL, Hisense, Philips, etc. Subscription Instructions: - Users can subscribe to full screencasting with unlimited access; - Subscriptions are billed annually and the payment will be debited from the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; - Users can turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the end of the current subscription, otherwise the subscription will be automatically renewed; - The Apple ID of the auto-renewing subscription will be automatically charged to the iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration of each billing cycle and the corresponding validity period will be extended; - The user manages the subscription service, that is, after purchase, you can go to the user account settings to turn off automatic subscription. Note: app is not related to the TV brands mentioned here. Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-cast-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-cast-privacy

Screenshots

Apps for Chromecast3 screens
TV Cast Helper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Cast Helper at 5.0 against Apps for Chromecast's 3.6. Apps for Chromecast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Cast Helper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Apps for Chromecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Cast Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apps for Chromecast has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apps for Chromecast ships an update every 5 days, TV Cast Helper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Apps for Chromecast versus TV Cast Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApps for ChromecastTV Cast Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (55 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYuan-Yi ChangErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

Apps for Chromecast

All ratings55 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative30.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

TV Cast Helper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Apps for Chromecast

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Cast Helper

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 month$2.491 Month
  • Premium 1 year3 Days trial$21.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime$9.99

Questions

Is Apps for Chromecast free?
Apps for Chromecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Cast Helper free?
TV Cast Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Apps for Chromecast or TV Cast Helper?
TV Cast Helper is rated higher. Apps for Chromecast averages 3.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while TV Cast Helper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Apps for Chromecast or TV Cast Helper have ads?
TV Cast Helper shows ads; Apps for Chromecast does not.
Which is updated more often, Apps for Chromecast or TV Cast Helper?
Apps for Chromecast ships an update every 5 days, and TV Cast Helper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Apps for Chromecast was updated on November 2, 2026 and TV Cast Helper on November 3, 2026.

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