Comparison

Castify vs Roku・TV Remote Control

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

Roku・TV Remote Control

This app turns your device into a comprehensive remote for Roku TVs and streaming devices. Easily navigate channels, control playback, launch apps, and manage inputs with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy features like private listening and a touchpad for seamless entertainment control.

Highlights
  • Full Roku remote functionality
  • Quick channel access
  • Launch streaming apps
  • Private listening via headphones
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Wi-Fi control
  • Keyboard input
Features
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Roku・TV Remote Control transforms your device into a powerful remote for your Roku TV and streaming devices. Navigate channels, control playback, and manage apps with a sleek, intuitive interface designed for seamless entertainment. Key Features: - Full Roku remote functionality: power, volume, navigation, and shortcuts - Quick access to your favorite channels - Launch streaming apps and switch inputs effortlessly - Private listening via headphone support - Easy-to-use touchpad for smooth navigation - Wi-Fi connection for reliable, instant control - Keyboard input for fast typing and searches - Works with Roku TVs, players, and sticks Take control of your Roku experience from anywhere in the room with Roku・TV Remote Control. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13_D9LmLPsuNTvFTgnFgRwg6GVqx-vqdthAicWdN3Cm4/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bt-_HcwKzanYzB5EXilI6PAusiQIfkMtfnbg_p0d1xc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Castify4 screens
Roku・TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Roku・TV Remote Control at free with in-app purchases against Castify's subscription. Roku・TV Remote Control also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (68% vs 52%). Castify's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Roku・TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roku・TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 473 and 853 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Castify's written reviews are positive against 68% of Roku・TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castify ships an update every 8 days, Roku・TV Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Castify versus Roku・TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastifyRoku・TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (473 ratings)4.6 (853 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings473853 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIRON APPSLiridon Cela

Customer experience

Castify

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

Roku・TV Remote Control

All ratings853 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

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

Roku・TV Remote Control

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
4 purchases

Roku・TV Remote Control

Subscriptions4
  • Roku TV Remote, Play Control$5.997 Days
  • Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote$19.991 Month
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  • Roku TV Remote, Play Control$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Castify free?
Castify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roku・TV Remote Control free?
Roku・TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Castify or Roku・TV Remote Control?
Roku・TV Remote Control is rated higher. Castify averages 4.1 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Roku・TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 853 ratings.
Do Castify or Roku・TV Remote Control have ads?
Neither Castify nor Roku・TV Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castify or Roku・TV Remote Control?
Castify ships an update every 8 days, and Roku・TV Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Castify was updated on September 28, 2026 and Roku・TV Remote Control on September 30, 2026.

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