Comparison

Talbots vs Chromecast Video Cast

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

Head to head
About

Talbots

Features
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Talbots determines a culvert size for a given drainage area using Talbot's formula.

About

Chromecast Video Cast

Stream local media and web videos to your Chromecast-enabled devices. Easily cast photos, videos, and files from your phone, or watch online content from websites that don't natively support casting. Includes a remote control for playback.

Highlights
  • Cast local photos, videos, and files
  • Stream web videos to Chromecast
  • Create playlists for casting
  • In-app remote control for media
  • Browse websites and detect videos
  • Supports Chromecast and Google Cast built-in devices
Features
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Chromecast TV Cast Mirror makes it easy to mirror your iPhone screen and cast videos, web videos, photos, files, music, and streaming links to your TV. Use CastX to connect your iPhone with Chromecast or Google Cast compatible TVs and start watching on the big screen in seconds. Whether you want screen mirroring, TV casting, web video streaming, or direct video link playback, CastX gives you one simple place to cast from your phone. Cast and mirror from your iPhone: - Mirror your iPhone screen to TV - Cast videos from your device - Stream web videos from supported websites - Cast direct video links and M3U8 streams - Share photos and albums on the big screen - Cast local files from your iPhone - Browse and cast music - Control playback with the built-in remote - Access recently played media faster CastX is built for everyday TV streaming: screen mirroring, movie nights, family photos, web videos, music, presentations, and direct video links. FAQ Can I mirror my iPhone screen to Chromecast? Yes. CastX supports iPhone screen mirroring to Chromecast and Google Cast compatible TVs when your devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Can I cast web videos to my TV? Yes. Use the built-in web feature to open supported websites, detect playable videos, and cast web video to your TV. Can I cast videos and photos from my iPhone? Yes. CastX lets you cast local videos, photos, albums, and files from your iPhone to your TV. Does CastX support streaming links? Yes. You can cast direct video URLs and M3U8 / HLS streaming links. Why is my Chromecast not showing? Make sure your iPhone and Chromecast or TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Local network access may also need to be enabled for CastX in iOS Settings. Does CastX work with all TVs? CastX works with Chromecast and Google Cast compatible TVs and devices. Some features may depend on your TV, Chromecast model, website, or media format. For best results, keep your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network. Terms of service - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Talbots3 screens
Chromecast Video Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talbots at none against Chromecast Video Cast's 4. Chromecast Video Cast's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chromecast Video Cast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Talbots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talbots ships an update every 14 months, Chromecast Video Cast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Talbots versus Chromecast Video Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalbotsChromecast Video Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DevelopersmallPond Technologies, LLCYash Mandhyan

In-app purchases

None

Talbots

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Chromecast Video Cast

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$9.99

Questions

Is Talbots free?
Talbots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chromecast Video Cast free?
Chromecast Video Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Talbots or Chromecast Video Cast have ads?
Neither Talbots nor Chromecast Video Cast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talbots or Chromecast Video Cast?
Talbots ships an update every 14 months, and Chromecast Video Cast monthly. Most recently, Talbots was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chromecast Video Cast on October 30, 2026.

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