Comparison

tranScreen vs Castly TV Control & Casting

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

Head to head
About

tranScreen

Wirelessly cast your phone's screen, photos, videos, and documents to your TV. Control your TV remotely with your phone, use it as a mouse or keyboard, and even stream live camera feeds and audio.

Highlights
  • Wireless screen mirroring
  • File casting (video, audio, images, documents)
  • TV screen to phone display
  • Phone as wireless mouse/keyboard/remote
  • Live camera feed to TV
  • Real-time TV screen capture
Features
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Professional and efficient projection expert tranScreen is a multi-screen interactive software for interaction between smart phones and smart TVs. The main functions are as follows: 1. Push the screen picture on the mobile phone wirelessly to display on the TV. 2. Push the files (videos, audios, pictures, documents... etc.) on the phone to the TV. 3. Wirelessly transmit the screen picture of the TV terminal to the mobile phone for display, and can directly perform multi-touch on the TV terminal through the touch screen of the mobile phone. 4. The mobile phone can be used as a wireless mouse, keyboard, touchpad and remote control for the TV. 5. Push the shooting screen of the mobile phone camera to the TV in real time, and you can speak on the TV through the mobile phone microphone. 6. The mobile phone can take a screenshot of the TV screen in real time, and save and view it on the mobile phone.

About

Castly TV Control & Casting

Features
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Castly – TV Control & Casting Castly gives you full control of your smart TV and streaming devices with a simple, fast, and intuitive remote experience. Navigate your screen, access your favorite apps, and cast media directly from your iPhone or iPad — all in one place. Key Features Smart Remote Control Enjoy a smooth and responsive remote interface designed for quick navigation across menus, apps, and content. Use the fluid Swim Control feature for effortless scrolling and precise directional control. One-Touch App Access View all your installed TV apps in one organized screen. Open any channel or app instantly — no typing or searching required. Just tap and watch. Instant Casting Cast photos, videos, and music from your iPhone or iPad to compatible smart TVs and media devices. Share memories, mirror content, or enjoy your own media on the big screen with ease. Universal Compatibility Works with a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices that support local network control and casting. Connect quickly, stay in control, and enjoy a seamless entertainment experience. Why You’ll Love Castly Castly is built for simplicity, stability, and speed. Whether you’re streaming your favorite shows, casting personal media, or navigating apps, Castly brings everything together into one clean and powerful controller. Disclaimer Castly is an independent application developed for general smart TV and media device control. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any specific TV or streaming brand. Disclaimer: This app is an independent Smart TV remote and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any specific TV brand or manufacturer. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/rolu-app-tv-control-casting/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

tranScreen4 screens
Castly TV Control & Casting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tranScreen at none against Castly TV Control & Casting's 2. tranScreen also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Castly TV Control & Casting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. tranScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tranScreen ships an update every 6 weeks, Castly TV Control & Casting every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
tranScreen versus Castly TV Control & Casting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertranScreenCastly TV Control & Casting
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRANSCREEN TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.Async Digital Solutions

In-app purchases

None

tranScreen

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Castly TV Control & Casting

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is tranScreen free?
tranScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Castly TV Control & Casting free?
Castly TV Control & Casting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do tranScreen or Castly TV Control & Casting have ads?
Neither tranScreen nor Castly TV Control & Casting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tranScreen or Castly TV Control & Casting?
tranScreen ships an update every 6 weeks, and Castly TV Control & Casting every 3 months. Most recently, tranScreen was updated on October 14, 2026 and Castly TV Control & Casting on September 25, 2026.

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