# Castify vs Roku TV Remote Control・

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.

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. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## 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 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-tv-remote-control/id6479988924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 473 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 146 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) | [Roqo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892989405) |

## 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/roku-tv-remote-control/id6479988924)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch TV without restrictions | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Seamlessly control your TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Smart Remote Control・ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Smart Remote Control・ | $9.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto | $49.99 | per year |
| Seamlessly control your TV | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent product
- ⭐ Great remote control
- ⭐ Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Paid remote app

**Reported bugs**

- Remote control not working
- Trouble connecting to TV

**Requested features**

- Improve connectivity
- Offer free remote app


## 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 2.9K 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 weekly, and Roku TV Remote Control・ every 4 months. Most recently, Castify was updated on October 24, 2026 and Roku TV Remote Control・ on October 24, 2026.

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