Comparison

bClk vs Cast TV

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

Head to head
About

bClk

This customizable night clock offers a vibrant color palette and adjustable brightness, perfect for use in low-light conditions. It includes features like displaying a second time zone and a unique swipe gesture for flashlight functionality. The app is designed to stay on while plugged in, with intelligent power management when unplugged.

Highlights
  • Customizable colors and brightness
  • 12/24 hour format with PM indicator
  • Display of a second time zone
  • Swipe gesture for flashlight mode
  • Orientation-dependent controls
  • Auto-lock management for continuous display
Features
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Night clock. Choice of 12 or 24 hr format. 12hr format has an extra "." to denote pm hours. Whole rainbow of color choices and variable brightnesses. Guide button leads you to separate page (and disappears after 3 seconds if not tapped). Set color/brightness by tapping on digits so you are less likely to change something while just handling the clock in the dark. Be sure to plug in because it does draw power. Single tap: change brightness. Double tap: change digit color. Swipe the digits to change background color to bright red to use as a night flashlight. Swipe digits again to get back to black blackground (and old brightness). Both brightness change and color change are orientation-dependent. Single tap in Portrait mode increases brightness, in Landscape decreases brightness. Similarly, double-tap in Portrait cycles one way and reverses if in Landscape. Display another time zone: If you are living in Maui but your officemates are all in Chicago and you want to keep track of what time it is there. Digits are italic if the time zone is enabled. AutoLock is turned off in the app so the clock continues to display during the night but with v1.80 and up if the phone is unplugged or power is lost then the display will turn off after the number of minutes set in the AutoLock feature. If AutoLock is set to never then the display will stay on but at the lowest power consumption setting. A 1/2 full battery icon is displayed if battery is being drained (see screenshot for largest iPhone).

About

Cast TV

Features
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Cast TV – Screen Mirroring & Media Casting Cast TV makes it easy to enjoy your favorite photos, videos, and content on the big screen. Connect your iPhone to compatible Smart TVs and stream media wirelessly in just a few taps. Features Screen Mirroring Mirror your iPhone screen to your TV and enjoy content on a larger display. Photo Casting View photos from your gallery on your TV for family gatherings, presentations, and more. Video Casting Stream videos stored on your device directly to compatible Smart TVs. Simple Connection Guide Easy-to-follow instructions help you connect your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network. Wireless Streaming No cables required. Enjoy convenient casting and mirroring over your local network. User-Friendly Interface Clean and intuitive design for quick access to casting and mirroring features. How It Works 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Select a photo, video, or screen mirroring option. 3. Choose your compatible TV. 4. Enjoy your content on the big screen. Compatibility Cast to TV works with many compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices that support screen casting and media streaming technologies. Download Cast to TV today and enjoy photos, videos, and screen mirroring on your TV with a fast and simple wireless experience. Subscription Information Upgrade to Premium with a free trial (where available) to enjoy unlimited media casting, an ad-free experience, and access to all premium features. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase or after the free trial ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://fofstudioapps.blogspot.com/2026/01/iq-cast-to-tv-app-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://fofstudioapps.blogspot.com/2026/06/media-casting-app-terms-of-uses.html

Screenshots

bClk4 screens
Cast TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bClk at none against Cast TV's 1. bClk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.6). Cast TV's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). 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. Cast TV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. bClk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bClk ships an update monthly, Cast TV every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
bClk versus Cast TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbClkCast TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean BrennanInza Iqbal

In-app purchases

None

bClk

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cast TV

Subscriptions1
  • Cast TV App Pro Version3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is bClk free?
bClk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cast TV free?
Cast TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do bClk or Cast TV have ads?
Cast TV shows ads; bClk does not.
Which is updated more often, bClk or Cast TV?
bClk ships an update monthly, and Cast TV every 9 days. Most recently, bClk was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cast TV on October 24, 2026.

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