Comparison

Cast for chromecast app home vs Castify

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

Head to head
About

Cast for chromecast app home

Easily cast and mirror your photos, videos, and music to nearby devices. The app automatically detects compatible devices, simplifying the streaming process. Enjoy a slideshow of your media or stream your favorite music with minimal effort.

Highlights
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Music casting support
  • Automatic device detection
  • Simple setup process
  • Slideshow functionality
Features
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Streamer for Chromecast helps you cast and mirror your photos, videos and music with no complexity and effort. How to setup: There is no need to have a guide for it as everything will be run smooth and automatic that you won't notice it. Simply open the streamer for Chromecast app and it will find all nearby devices and what is only left and to tap on the connect button. Just make sure that you both share the same Wi-Fi connection or you might face some issues, if you do so you can always reach us and we will be happy to help. Cast photos & videos: Streamer for Chromecast is able to cast mirror photos and videos from your device. simply select one or multiple items and enjoy the slideshow. Music casting: Yes we support music casting as well, from albums singles and remixes. Everything is supported. Please note that the browser function is still in development mode but we will release it as soon as possible. Streamer for Chromecast comes completely free of charge with some limitations. In order to remove all limitation and enjoy the full potential we kindly ask you to upgrade to auto renewable subscription of 24.99$ a year which is equivalent to 2$ a month. We are a small team and we would appreciate the support. * Payment will be charged to iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the free trial period. * Renewal: Subscription gets automatically renewed unless auto-renew option is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Renewal will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Please visit our website to read about our Privacy Policy or Terms of Service. Privacy Policy: bobbyapps.com/privacy Terms Of Use: bobbyapps.com/terms Thank you and happy casting!

About

Castify

Stream web videos, photos, and music from your iPhone to your TV without needing an app on your television. Enjoy high-quality casting with easy controls and full playback options.

Highlights
  • Stream web videos, photos, and music
  • No TV app installation required
  • Ultra high-quality streaming
  • Easiest app controls
  • Full playback controls
  • Live streaming
  • Cast browser to Smart TV
Features
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Watch everything you love on the biggest screen in your home. Turn your iPhone into a powerful casting and screen mirroring hub. Instantly stream videos, photos, music, web pages, and presentations to Chromecast, Smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, and other supported devices. Enjoy a smooth, fast, and reliable big-screen experience designed for everyday entertainment, sharing, and productivity. Whether you want to watch movies, mirror your screen, stream YouTube videos, browse websites, play music, or present content, everything is just one tap away. KEY FEATURES • Screen Mirroring Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV in real time. Ideal for movies, gaming, fitness, meetings, and presentations. • Cast to TV (Chromecast & Smart TV) Stream videos, photos, and media directly to Chromecast, Smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV.. • Web Video Casting Browse websites inside the app and instantly cast supported online videos to your TV. • YouTube Casting Stream YouTube videos on the big screen with smooth playback controls. • Photo & Video Sharing Display your photos, albums, and videos on your TV in high quality. • Music Streaming Play music and audio files from your iPhone to your TV or connected devices. • TV Remote Control Control supported smart TVs and streaming devices directly from your iPhone. • Sketchboard / Drawing Cast Draw, write, and instantly project your sketches to the TV screen. • Full Playback Controls Play, pause, seek, rewind, fast-forward, and control volume easily. WHY USERS LOVE THIS APP • Fast and easy connection setup • High-quality streaming and mirroring • Simple and intuitive interface • All-in-one casting solution • Reliable wireless performance • Works with multiple devices SUPPORTED DEVICES Chromecast, Google TV, Roku, Fire TV, Smart TVs, DLNA receivers, and other compatible streaming devices. HOW IT WORKS? Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Select your device from the list. Choose Screen Mirroring, Web Cast, Photos, Videos, Music, YouTube, or Remote. Start enjoying your content on the big screen instantly. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/subscription-terms-chromecast.html TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/terms--condition-chromecast.html PRIVACY POLICY: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/privacy-policy-chromecast.html

Screenshots

Cast for chromecast app home4 screens
Castify4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cast for chromecast app home and Castify both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Castify's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cast for chromecast app home's. Castify also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Cast for chromecast app home's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 for chromecast app home sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and Castify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Cast for chromecast app home against 4.1 for Castify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castify has 473 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Cast for chromecast app home's written reviews are positive against 52% of Castify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cast for chromecast app home ships an update monthly, Castify every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cast for chromecast app home versus Castify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCast for chromecast app homeCastify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (21 ratings)4.1 (473 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews51.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21473 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB146 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBobby FischerPIRON APPS

Customer experience

Cast for chromecast app home

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Castify

All ratings473 ratings
Positive63.8%
Neutral28.3%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative44.8%

Bugs and requests

Cast for chromecast app home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Castify

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Device discovery fails - can't see TV
  • App won't load after connecting to TV
  • Unexpected disconnections while playing videos
  • App constantly freezes and crashes
  • Video and audio out of sync
Show 4 more
  • Casting fails for web videos and iPhone screen
  • iPad to smart TV casting not working
  • Poor instructions for Apple products
  • Hardware damage reported (TV burned)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for more TV brands beyond Google
  • More free content options
  • Improved search functionality
  • Better user interface design
  • Expanded content library
Show 1 more
  • Enhanced streaming quality options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cast for chromecast app home

Subscriptions1
  • Chromecast Streamer$24.991 Year
4 purchases

Castify

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Castify Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Screen Cast Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Screen Cast Yearly with Trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Casting$34.99

Questions

Is Cast for chromecast app home free?
Cast for chromecast app home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Castify free?
Castify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cast for chromecast app home or Castify?
Castify is rated higher. Cast for chromecast app home averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Castify averages 4.1 from 473 ratings.
Do Cast for chromecast app home or Castify have ads?
Cast for chromecast app home shows ads; Castify does not.
Which is updated more often, Cast for chromecast app home or Castify?
Cast for chromecast app home ships an update monthly, and Castify every 8 days. Most recently, Cast for chromecast app home was updated on July 28, 2026 and Castify on September 23, 2026.

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