Comparison

Chromecast TV Caster vs Screen Share for Chromecast

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

Head to head
About

Chromecast TV Caster

Stream and mirror your phone's screen, photos, and videos directly to your Chromecast-enabled TV. Enjoy features like custom banner creation and text messaging for events. Connect seamlessly over Wi-Fi for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring
  • Stream photos and videos
  • Custom banner creation
  • Text messaging to TV
  • Wi-Fi discovery
  • Automated compression and buffering
Features
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The TV Caster app gives you the ability to stream, mirror and cast content from your phone to your Chromecast enabled TV. Just ensure your phone is on the same Wifi network as your Chromecast TV, select the Chromecast device and then start streaming and mirroring content from your phone to your TV. Features Include: • Screen Mirror from Your Phone to TV • Stream Slideshows from Your Camera Roll to TV • Stream Videos from Your Phone to TV • Efficient Wifi Multicast Discovery of Chromecast TVs • Automated Compression and Buffering of Content for Streaming • Create and Cast Custom Banners to TV for Events • Create Custom Text and Emoji Messages to TV Download and Start Casting Today! Terms of Use: https://silverelmsys.com/screenmirror/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://silverelmsys.com/screenmirror/privacy_policy.html

About

Screen Share for Chromecast

Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen to a TV with Chromecast. Cast movies, shows, music, photos, and more. Offers features like IPTV casting, drawing tools, and karaoke creation for enhanced entertainment and productivity.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Cast movies, shows, music, and photos
  • IPTV and podcast casting
  • Drawing board for presentations
  • Karaoke creation with vocal removal
  • Built-in network speed test
Features
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⌘◆ IPTV • SCREEN SHARE • CHROMECAST • SCREENCAST ◆⌘ ⌘◆ SCREEN MIRRORING • CAST TO TV • SMART VIEW ◆⌘ Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen on your TV with Chromecast. Cast movies, shows, music, photos, gameplay, documents, presentations, karaoke, podcasts, IPTV, and more on the big screen. No TV app required. Mirror your screen, cast your favorite content, and connect in just a few taps for entertainment, work, learning, and creativity. ◆ FREE FEATURES & LIMITED ACCESS ◆ ◆ MIRROR, CAST & SHARE ‣ Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen to a compatible TV ‣ Share photos and videos on the big screen ‣ Connect directly to supported TVs without installing a separate TV app ‣ Scan a QR code to connect and start casting ◆ FAST & RELIABLE STREAMING ‣ Check your network with the built-in speed test ‣ Test your connection before streaming ‣ Reduce interruptions by checking your network in advance ‣ Enjoy a smoother casting experience ◆ WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE DEVICES ‣ Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac ‣ Compatible with Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, LG, and more ‣ Supports Google Cast-enabled TVs and Chromecast devices ‣ Works with supported TVs and game consoles equipped with a web browser ◆ PREMIUM FEATURES ◆ ◆ PODCASTS & IPTV ‣ Cast podcasts directly to your TV ‣ Add IPTV links and launch supported streams ‣ Enjoy more entertainment on the big screen ‣ Access podcasts, IPTV, and more from one app ◆ DRAW & PRESENT ‣ Create sketches with the built-in drawing board ‣ Display your drawings on a compatible TV ‣ Open Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides ‣ Show documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on the big screen ‣ Use drawings and presentations during meetings, lessons, and creative projects ◆ TURN SONGS INTO KARAOKE ‣ Add a song to create your own karaoke version ‣ Separate the song into individual audio tracks and remove the vocals ‣ Use the instrumental version while singing ‣ Generate a transcription of the song's lyrics ‣ Display the transcription on your TV Enjoy entertainment, work, learning, creativity, and sharing on your TV's big screen. Supported devices: ► Google Cast-enabled TVs ► Chromecast devices ► TVs and consoles with web browser compatibility Privacy Policy: https://mobileapplications.work/screenshare/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mobileapplications.work/screenshare/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Chromecast TV Caster3 screens
Screen Share for Chromecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chromecast TV Caster at every 9 days against Screen Share for Chromecast's every 2 months. Chromecast TV Caster also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Screen Share for Chromecast's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TV Caster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and Screen Share for Chromecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chromecast TV Caster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Share for Chromecast has 1.1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chromecast TV Caster's written reviews are positive against 76% of Screen Share for Chromecast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chromecast TV Caster ships an update every 9 days, Screen Share for Chromecast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chromecast TV Caster versus Screen Share for Chromecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromecast TV CasterScreen Share for Chromecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better4.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.8% of reviews
Number of ratings181.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB153 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSilver Elm Systems LLCMobile applications LLC

Customer experience

Chromecast TV Caster

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Screen Share for Chromecast

All ratings1,057 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

Chromecast TV Caster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Screen Share for Chromecast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Connectivity issues with certain TVs
  • Inconsistent mirroring quality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More customization settings
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chromecast TV Caster

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Upgrade3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Screen Share for Chromecast

Subscriptions2
  • Screen Share Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Screen Share Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Chromecast TV Caster free?
Chromecast TV Caster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Share for Chromecast free?
Screen Share for Chromecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chromecast TV Caster or Screen Share for Chromecast?
Chromecast TV Caster is rated higher. Chromecast TV Caster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Screen Share for Chromecast averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Chromecast TV Caster or Screen Share for Chromecast have ads?
Neither Chromecast TV Caster nor Screen Share for Chromecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chromecast TV Caster or Screen Share for Chromecast?
Chromecast TV Caster ships an update every 9 days, and Screen Share for Chromecast every 2 months. Most recently, Chromecast TV Caster was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screen Share for Chromecast on October 30, 2026.

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