Castify vs Roku TV Remote Control・
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Roku TV Remote Control・
Control your Roku TV with your phone. Navigate channels, adjust volume, and cast media from your device. Offers voice search and multi-device support for a seamless entertainment experience.
- Complete remote control functions
- TV casting for videos, music, and photos
- Quick Wi-Fi connection
- Intuitive user interface
- Voice search and channel shortcuts
- Multiple Roku TV support
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Take full control of your Roku TV with this easy-to-use remote app. Enjoy seamless navigation and effortless TV casting right from your phone. KEY FEATURES: - Complete remote control with all standard buttons for easy channel surfing, volume adjustment, and power management - TV casting functionality to stream videos, music, and photos from your device directly to your Roku TV - Simple and quick connection setup via Wi-Fi - Intuitive interface designed for smooth and convenient control - Support for voice search and shortcuts for your favorite channels - Multiple device support to manage several Roku TVs from one app - Ad-free and lightweight for optimal performance This app is your perfect companion for turning your device into a versatile Roku TV remote and casting tool anytime, anywhere. Subscription terms: The App offers auto-renewing subscriptions to provide you with unlimited access to all features with no limits while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1erIJOy4vqEZC-oPKigJouKc_Q4Drg98hVybqSWWvciY/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16L5_ILgVomdL5jm3js9d9VnkTx2p0L-5XaOlAbPKaLE/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Roku TV Remote Control・ at 4.6 against Castify's 4.1. Roku TV Remote Control・ also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 52%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 473). Castify's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Castify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Roku TV Remote Control・ sells 8 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku TV Remote Control・ has 2.9K ratings behind it against 473, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Castify's written reviews are positive against 77% of Roku TV Remote Control・'s.
Castify ships an update weekly, Roku TV Remote Control・ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Castify | Roku TV Remote Control・ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (473 ratings) | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | 77.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 473 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PIRON APPS | Roqo LLC |
Customer experience
Castify
Roku TV Remote Control・
User reviews
Castify
From 473 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable streaming performance
- 💡 Converts any TV into a smart TV
- 📺 Good content selection and variety
- ✨ Works well with larger videos
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections during playback
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes constantly
- ❌ Doesn't work with multiple TV brands
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 📉 Inconsistent streaming quality
Roku TV Remote Control・
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Excellent product
- ⭐ Great remote control
- ⭐ Highly recommended
Room to improve
- 🚫 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Paid remote app
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・
Reported bugs
2 issues- Remote control not working
- Trouble connecting to TV
Requested features
2 requests- Improve connectivity
- Offer free remote app
In-app purchases
Castify
- 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
- Lifetime Casting$34.99
Roku TV Remote Control・
- Watch TV without restrictions$5.997 Days
- Seamlessly control your TV3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto$7.997 Days
- Roku TV Smart Remote Control・3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Roku TV Smart Remote Control・$9.991 Month
- Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto$49.991 Year
- Seamlessly control your TV$9.99
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