# Castify vs Roku TV Remote Control Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Roku TV Remote Control Mobile at 4.6 against Castify's 4.1. Roku TV Remote Control Mobile also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 476). Castify's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Roku TV Remote Control Mobile sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 476 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Castify's written reviews are positive against 44% of Roku TV Remote Control Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Castify ships an update weekly, Roku TV Remote Control Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castify | Roku TV Remote Control Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-tv-remote-control-mobile/id6476518479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 476 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.7% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 146 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) | [Benjamin Ouellet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866225138) |

## What reviewers say

### Castify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Castify Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Cast Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Screen Cast Yearly with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Casting | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable streaming performance
- 💡 Converts any TV into a smart TV
- 📺 Good content selection and variety
- ✨ Works well with larger videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections during playback
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes constantly
- ❌ Doesn't work with multiple TV brands
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 📉 Inconsistent streaming quality

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands beyond Google
- More free content options
- Improved search functionality
- Better user interface design
- Expanded content library


### Roku TV Remote Control Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-tv-remote-control-mobile/id6476518479)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your Roku TV or streaming device. Effortlessly control playback, volume, navigate menus, and launch apps with an intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless wireless control from the palm of your hand.

**Highlights:** Full remote functionality (power, volume, channels, playback), Touchpad navigation, Quick app launch, Voice and keyboard input, Fast Wi-Fi connection, User-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigate and explore your TV! | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Customize your viewing | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Manage, control, and enjoy | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Get personalized TV experience | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Elevate your TV control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Elevate your TV control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Elevate your TV control | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Simplify your TV navigation | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Simplify your TV navigation | $19.99 | per month |
| Customize your viewing | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🤖 Not the official Roku app
- 🙅‍♂️ Buttons don't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing TV
- Frequent crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- Improved remote control functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castify free?

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

### Is Roku TV Remote Control Mobile free?

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Castify or Roku TV Remote Control Mobile?

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile is rated higher. Castify averages 4.1 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Roku TV Remote Control Mobile averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Castify or Roku TV Remote Control Mobile have ads?

Neither Castify nor Roku TV Remote Control Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castify or Roku TV Remote Control Mobile?

Castify ships an update weekly, and Roku TV Remote Control Mobile monthly. Most recently, Castify was updated on November 3, 2026 and Roku TV Remote Control Mobile on November 4, 2026.

---

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