Comparison

Castify vs Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast

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

Head to head
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

About

Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast

Seamlessly cast content from your iPhone to your TV. Stream games, watch videos from any website, and share photos and videos from your gallery or cloud storage on a larger screen. Enjoy an intuitive interface and universal compatibility with various smart TVs and casting devices.

Highlights
  • Mirror any content from iPhone
  • Cast web videos
  • Share photos and videos from gallery
  • Cloud casting from Google Drive/Photos
  • User-friendly interface
  • Universal compatibility with smart TVs
Features
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Transform your entertainment experience with Screen Mirroring, the ultimate app designed to seamlessly connect your iPhone to your TV screen. Elevate your viewing, gaming, and sharing moments by casting your device's content onto a larger canvas, with a suite of powerful features Mirror Any Content, Anytime: With Screen Mirroring, you're not limited to specific types of media – whether it's streaming games, watching trending YouTube series, or browsing the web, you can cast it all onto your TV with astonishing clarity and definition. Web Video Caster: Turn your TV into a versatile entertainment hub with our Web Video Caster feature. Discover and stream videos from any website, our browser automatically detects any type of media and tada! it's ready to be casted. Captivating Photo: Relive your cherished memories in stunning detail. cast photos and videos from your phone's gallery to your TV, letting you create immersive slideshows and share unforgettable moments with friends and family. Dynamic Video Sharing: Share your favorite videos from your album directly onto your TV screen. It's never been easier to gather around and enjoy the finest moments with loved ones on a grand scale. Cloud Cast from Google Drive & Google Photos: Our app offers an array of advanced features to enrich your mirroring experience. Log in to Google Drive and Google Photos to cast photos and videos from the cloud directly to your TV without needing to download them. Easy Onboarding & User-Friendly Interface: Say goodbye to tech troubles! Our app's intuitive interface and clear onboarding process guide you through step by step, making the connection between your TV and the app a breeze. Recommendations tailored to your setup ensure a hassle-free experience right from the start. Universal Compatibility: Connect and cast seamlessly to various devices, including Samsung TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, and other Smart TVs. No matter your preferred platform, Screen Mirroring has you covered. Elevate your entertainment, enhance your gatherings, and make every moment memorable with Screen Mirroring: Connect & Share. Download now and embark on a journey of immersive multimedia sharing that transforms your TV into a captivating canvas of digital experiences.

Screenshots

Castify4 screens
Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Castify at 4.1 against Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast's 1.0. Castify also leads on ratings volume (474 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Castify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Castify holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castify has 474 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Castify versus Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastifyScreen Mirroring in ChromeCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (474 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings474 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPIRON APPSAchraf Cheikhi

Customer experience

Castify

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

Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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
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  • 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
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  • Enhanced streaming quality options

Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast

Subscriptions1
  • Screen Mirroring Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Screen Mirroring lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Castify free?
Castify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast free?
Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Castify or Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast?
Castify is rated higher. Castify averages 4.1 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Castify or Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast have ads?
Neither Castify nor Screen Mirroring in ChromeCast shows ads.

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