Chromecaster vs Cast for Chromecast +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chromecaster
Stream web videos, photos, and music from your device to your TV. Enjoy your media on the big screen with HD and 4K quality. Offers full playback controls and cloud integration for easy access to your content.
- Stream & Cast to TV in HD, 4K
- Connect and control media playback
- Full playback controls
- Cast from Camera Roll
- Cast from Dropbox & Google Drive
- Web video streamer
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The best TV Cast for streaming to TV! Stream any web video and your photos, videos & music from your device to TV. TV Cast enhances your TV Experience and lets you enjoy the show on your big screen. Features - Stream & Cast to TV with HD, 4k quality - Easy connect and control media playing - Full playback controls, add and remove videos from playback queue. - Cast video, photo, music from Camera Roll to TV. - Cast any media files from Dropbox & Google Drive Cloud. - Web video streamer How TV-Cast works: To use TV Cast, simply connect your iPhone,iPad and Chromecast device to the same network Notice * Remember connecting to your Chromecast Device before start playing video. * iTunes movies, Flash video, and DRM protected videos like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, DirecTV, Xfinity, HBO now are not supported! * The app streams only the video part of a website and not the whole website content. Sometimes it is necessary to play the video on your iPad or iPhone first before it gets discovered by the app for streaming. Premium Subscription: TV Cast includes an optional auto-renewable subscription to access current and future premium categories (price may vary depending on location): - Subscription starts from USD 2.99. - a 1-year subscription with 7 days free trial • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://www.tvcast.in/policies/#terms Privacy: https://www.tvcast.in/policies/#terms Please leave a review on the App Store if you love using the app. We cannot wait to hear from you and we always appreciate your support. Your 5-star rating for each version will keep the updates coming. Thanks in advance. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Google or any other trademark mentioned here.
Cast for Chromecast +
Stream photos, videos, media files, and YouTube content from your iPhone to a Chromecast device. Offers a simple setup process and reliable casting with clear status indicators and helpful error messages.
- Stream photos, videos, and media files
- Cast YouTube videos
- Fast and easy setup
- Reliable casting with status indicators
- Helpful error messages
- Image and video support
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Cast photos, videos, media files and YouTube videos from your iPhone to Chromecast. FAST SETUP • Keep your iPhone and Chromecast on the same Wi-Fi network. • Tap Cast to TV and choose your device. • Pick Photos, Videos, Files or YouTube and start casting. TRY YOUR TV Explore the app and complete one test cast before deciding whether Premium is right for you. BUILT FOR RELIABLE CASTING • Clear discovery, connection, cast and disconnect status • Helpful error messages when a cast cannot start • Image and video support in Files • Accessible labels and controls Cast for Chromecast + is not affiliated with Google. Chromecast and Google Cast are trademarks of Google LLC. Subscription pricing and terms: The app offers an auto-renewing subscription to provide unlimited access while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your Apple Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SBlzOZ6zoAZ5oUMCQF8tiO4tLgxMNVq1k7-gifnFJj0/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aUmC-p4q3dyo_j6nkuzwULTtlDnlGx-RIlvX4cypJxo/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cast for Chromecast + at none against Chromecaster's shown. Cast for Chromecast + also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1). Chromecaster's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 289). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Chromecaster sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Cast for Chromecast + sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cast for Chromecast + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromecaster has 16K ratings behind it against 289, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Chromecaster's written reviews are positive against 13% of Cast for Chromecast +'s.
Chromecaster ships an update every 2 months, Cast for Chromecast + monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chromecaster | Cast for Chromecast + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16K ratings) | 4.6 (289 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 289 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TV Cast Pte. Ltd. | DATA PROTECTION SERVICES |
Customer experience
Chromecaster
Cast for Chromecast +
Bugs and requests
Chromecaster
Reported bugs
3 issues- Screen mirroring issues, especially with audio
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Subscription management and cancellation problems
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to cast from more apps beyond YouTube
- Landscape mode support for screen mirroring
- Better remote control integration for streaming devices
Cast for Chromecast +
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chromecaster
- Premium$3.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial2 variants$3.997 Days
- Premium2 variants$4.991 Month
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- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium$24.991 Year
- Premium$29.99
- Premium$34.99
Cast for Chromecast +
- Cast to Google ChromeCast$3.997 Days
- Cast to Google ChromeCast3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Cast to Google ChromeCast$4.497 Days
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- Cast to Google ChromeCast3 Days trial$4.497 Days
- Cast to Google ChromeCast$17.491 Year
- Cast to Google ChromeCast3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Cast to Google ChromeCast3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Cast to Google ChromeCast$29.991 Year
- Cast to Google ChromeCast3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
Questions
Is Chromecaster free?
Is Cast for Chromecast + free?
Which has better reviews, Chromecaster or Cast for Chromecast +?
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