# Cast for Chromecast + vs Screen Share

Cast for Chromecast + and Screen Share both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Screen Share's written reviews are positive against 13% of Cast for Chromecast +'s. Screen Share also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 289). Cast for Chromecast +'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cast for Chromecast + sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Screen Share asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cast for Chromecast + against 4.5 for Screen Share. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 289 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Cast for Chromecast +'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Screen Share's.

Cast for Chromecast + ships an update monthly, Screen Share every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cast for Chromecast + | Screen Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cast-for-chromecast-plus/id1624060010/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-share-4-chromecast-tv/id1632015521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 289 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DATA PROTECTION SERVICES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584555746) | [Ivan Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680881187) |

## What reviewers say

### Cast for Chromecast +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cast-for-chromecast-plus/id1624060010)

Stream web content, videos, images, and audio to your Chromecast devices. Connect your phone or tablet to the same Wi-Fi as your TV and easily cast your favorite media for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Cast web content, Cast videos, Cast images, Cast audio, Screen mirroring, TV remote functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $17.49 | per year |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $19.99 | per year |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $29.99 | per year |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $29.99 | per year |
| Cast to Google ChromeCast | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Screen Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-share-4-chromecast-tv/id1632015521)

Mirror your phone, tablet, or computer screen to your TV with Chromecast or Google Cast. Stream videos, photos, and even gameplay to the big screen without needing a TV app. Enjoy lag-free streaming with a built-in speed test.

**Highlights:** Mirror phone screen to TV, Cast movies, shows, and photos, Share photos and videos instantly, Built-in network speed test, Stream gameplay to TV, QR code for instant connection, Supports Mac and iPad mirroring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📝 Requires review before use

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Connectivity issues with certain TVs
- Inconsistent mirroring quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More customization settings
- Improved compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cast for Chromecast + free?

Cast for Chromecast + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Share free?

Screen Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cast for Chromecast + or Screen Share?

Cast for Chromecast + is rated higher. Cast for Chromecast + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while Screen Share averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Cast for Chromecast + or Screen Share have ads?

Neither Cast for Chromecast + nor Screen Share shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cast for Chromecast + or Screen Share?

Cast for Chromecast + ships an update monthly, and Screen Share every 2 months. Most recently, Cast for Chromecast + was updated on October 27, 2026 and Screen Share on October 27, 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.*