# Castify vs Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control at 4.7 against Castify's 4.1. Remote Control also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). Castify's advantage is ratings volume (473 vs 107). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 473 and 107 respectively.

Castify ships an update every 8 days, Remote Control daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castify | Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529/reviews) | **[4.7 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-onn-smart-tv/id6747662089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **473** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) | [Emmitt Walsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782923724) |

## 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


### Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-onn-smart-tv/id6747662089)

Transform your smartphone into an intelligent streaming command center. Seamlessly connect via Wi-Fi for intuitive control of your smart TV, offering one-tap shortcuts and a responsive touchpad interface. Enjoy a clutter-free, personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Automatic device detection and pairing, One-tap shortcuts for channels/services, Optimized touchpad interface, Silent operation, Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity, Intuitive control scheme

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control - 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control - 1 month | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castify free?

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

### Is Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Castify or Remote Control?

Remote Control is rated higher. Castify averages 4.1 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Remote Control averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.

### Do Castify or Remote Control have ads?

Neither Castify nor Remote Control shows ads.

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

Castify ships an update every 8 days, and Remote Control daily. Most recently, Castify was updated on September 23, 2026 and Remote Control on September 18, 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.*