Comparison

IPTV Player vs Castify

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player

This application allows users to import and play their own IPTV playlists and video files. It supports various streaming protocols and offers features like channel search, favorites, and casting to smart TVs. Users must provide their own content.

Highlights
  • Import M3U playlists via URL or API
  • Play single streams (M3U8, MP4)
  • Fast channel search and favorites
  • Casting to Smart TVs
  • Support for multiple network protocols
  • Recently viewed list
Features
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DISCLAIMER: *** Playlist IPTV Player - does not contain any preloaded playlists or channels. Users must import their own content. Playlist IPTV Player is not affiliated with any third-party providers. We do not support or promote streaming copyrighted material without proper permission from the copyright holders. Playlist IPTV Player - only displays and plays the content that users add & must have their own content. *** FEATURES: - Easily import and manage playlists using Playlist URL - Play single streams using M3U8 and MP4 files - Support adding Playlist Code API with M3U and XSPF playlists - Fast search for a channel and add it to Favorites with one tap. - Quickly find the watched program from Recently Viewed - Supports multiple network protocols and streaming: FTP, MMS, RSS/Atom, HTTP, RTP (unicast or multicast), RTSP, UDP, Sat-IP, Smooth Streaming & Apple HLS, MPEG Transport Stream, RTP/RTSP ISMA/3GPP PSS, Flash RTMP, MPEG-DASH, Media MMS - Cast any M3U8, MP4 video on any Smart TV - Built-in powerful IPTV player How cast works: To use TV Cast, simply connect your iPhone and Smart TV device to the same network Privacy Policy: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/privac-policy.html Terms of Use: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/licensed-application-end-user-license.html

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

IPTV Player4 screens
Castify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: IPTV Player at free with in-app purchases against Castify's subscription. Castify's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (477 vs 22). 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. IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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 — 4.0 for IPTV Player against 4.1 for Castify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castify has 477 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Castify weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IPTV Player versus Castify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerCastify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings)4.1 (477 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—51.7% of reviews
Number of ratings22477 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB146 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKhanh LePIRON APPS

Customer experience

IPTV Player

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.8%

Castify

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

Bugs and requests

IPTV Player

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

3 purchases

IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Chromecast streaming - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Chromecast stream - Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chromecast Stream - Lifetime$49.99
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 IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player 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, IPTV Player or Castify?
Castify is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Castify averages 4.1 from 477 ratings.
Do IPTV Player or Castify have ads?
IPTV Player shows ads; Castify does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or Castify?
IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Castify weekly. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on November 7, 2026 and Castify on November 12, 2026.

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