# PALOVUE TWS vs Castly+

The clearest difference is rating: Castly+ at 4.7 against PALOVUE TWS's 2.1. Castly+ also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 10) and review sentiment (35% vs 18%). PALOVUE TWS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castly+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PALOVUE TWS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Castly+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castly+ has 14K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of PALOVUE TWS's written reviews are positive against 35% of Castly+'s.

PALOVUE TWS ships an update every 6 weeks, Castly+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PALOVUE TWS | Castly+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palovue-tws/id1549637632/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **35.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 13 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foneric Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480202268) | [HONGKONG BLUE WHALE AND OCEAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682203224) |

## What reviewers say

### PALOVUE TWS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palovue-tws/id1549637632)

This utility app allows users to update the firmware on their connected devices. It provides a straightforward way to ensure your hardware is running the latest software for optimal performance and stability.

**Highlights:** Firmware updates, Device management, Software updates, Tool utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Castly+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app offers a suite of tools for media manipulation and content capture. Extract audio from videos, capture video covers, stitch photos, create emojis, and take long screenshots of web pages. It also supports casting playback addresses to big screen devices.

**Highlights:** Screen casting via AirPlay or Chromecast, Extract audio from videos, Capture video cover images, Stitch multiple photos together, Generate custom emojis, Take long web page screenshots

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly tool subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Castly Premium-Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly for family | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Free trial tool monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove interstitial ad monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly tool subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Castly Premium-Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly for family | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually tool subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Castly Premium-Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streams well
- 💡 Good content selection
- 👍 Works flawless
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Casting issues
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Subscription problems
- 🐛 Ads even with subscription
- 🐛 Not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Casting stops midway through content
- App closes unexpectedly
- Subscription not working as intended
- Ads still present despite paid subscription

**Requested features**

- Fix casting issues
- Improve stability and reliability
- Ensure subscription benefits work as advertised
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PALOVUE TWS free?

PALOVUE TWS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castly+ free?

Castly+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PALOVUE TWS or Castly+?

Castly+ is rated higher. PALOVUE TWS averages 2.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Castly+ averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do PALOVUE TWS or Castly+ have ads?

Castly+ shows ads; PALOVUE TWS does not.

### Which is updated more often, PALOVUE TWS or Castly+?

PALOVUE TWS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Castly+ every 2 months. Most recently, PALOVUE TWS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Castly+ on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*