# Castify vs Roku・TV Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castify | Roku・TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529/reviews) | **[4.6 (853 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokutv-remote-control/id6478630710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 473 | **853** |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) | [Liridon Cela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852510561) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokutv-remote-control/id6478630710)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roku TV Remote, Play Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote | $19.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Remote, Play Control | $39.99 | per year |


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