Chromecaster vs Chippy Boss
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.
Chippy Boss
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Chippy Boss is the all-in-one toolbox for carpenters and serious DIYers. Built by chippies, for chippies. From stair layouts and wall framing to job tracking and cut lists, Chippy Boss helps you work faster, stay organised and avoid costly mistakes on site. CARPENTRY CALCULATORS • Stair calculator - tread & riser thickness, nosing, floor finish thickness & more. We support both open and closed stringers, and a full stringer template is displayed for easy set out. • Wall framing - straight & raked walls, intersecting walls, double studs, full cut lists, reversible layout direction, stud spacing, long- & short-point cuts • Concrete - slabs, footings & piers with multi-segment support • Cut-list optimiser - get the best use of your sheets with multiple parts to cut • Deck gaps - calculate board gaps and get set out measurements fast • Shiplap / flooring layout - set out boards with expansion gaps every X boards • Triangle calculator & check-for-square measurements • Running measurements with voice recording & read-aloud • Digital spirit level • Live diagrams you can pan, zoom and expand --- ON-SITE WORKFLOW • Jobs Hub - save calculations against any job, with client details & notes • Time tracking - log hours & tasks against every job • Works fully offline - syncs automatically when you’re back online • Metric & Imperial support throughout, including fractional inches --- CHIPPY SUBSCRIPTION (Paid) Unlock every calculator and advanced feature: • Cut-list optimiser • Wall framing • Running measurements (with read-aloud & voice recording) • Stair calculator • Shiplap / flooring layout • Deck gaps • Concrete calculator • Triangle calculator • Digital spirit level Plus: • Unlimited saved jobs & clients • Log hours • Save calculations to jobs • Save notes to jobs --- FREE (Apprentice Tier) Includes: • Running measurements (basic) • Triangle calculator • Digital spirit level • Basic concrete volumes • Basic wall framing • Log hours for one saved job --- • Chippy Monthly - cancel anytime • Chippy Yearly - save approximately 17%, cancel anytime --- Free Trial - Enjoy full access to every feature free for 14 days Cancel anytime before your trial ends to avoid charges. Local pricing is shown at checkout. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. --- Privacy first No ads No tracking pixels No selling your data Privacy Policy: https://chippyboss.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.chippyboss.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chippy Boss at none against Chromecaster's shown. Chippy Boss also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Chippy Boss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chromecaster ships an update every 2 months, Chippy Boss every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chromecaster | Chippy Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TV Cast Pte. Ltd. | Nicholas Straughan |
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
Chippy Boss
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
Chippy Boss
- Chippy Boss - Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Chippy Boss - Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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