Comparison

Screen Share for Chromecast vs Castify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Share for Chromecast

Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen to a TV with Chromecast. Cast movies, shows, music, photos, and more. Offers features like IPTV casting, drawing tools, and karaoke creation for enhanced entertainment and productivity.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Cast movies, shows, music, and photos
  • IPTV and podcast casting
  • Drawing board for presentations
  • Karaoke creation with vocal removal
  • Built-in network speed test
Features
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⌘◆ IPTV • SCREEN SHARE • CHROMECAST • SCREENCAST ◆⌘ ⌘◆ SCREEN MIRRORING • CAST TO TV • SMART VIEW ◆⌘ Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen on your TV with Chromecast. Cast movies, shows, music, photos, gameplay, documents, presentations, karaoke, podcasts, IPTV, and more on the big screen. No TV app required. Mirror your screen, cast your favorite content, and connect in just a few taps for entertainment, work, learning, and creativity. ◆ FREE FEATURES & LIMITED ACCESS ◆ ◆ MIRROR, CAST & SHARE ‣ Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen to a compatible TV ‣ Share photos and videos on the big screen ‣ Connect directly to supported TVs without installing a separate TV app ‣ Scan a QR code to connect and start casting ◆ FAST & RELIABLE STREAMING ‣ Check your network with the built-in speed test ‣ Test your connection before streaming ‣ Reduce interruptions by checking your network in advance ‣ Enjoy a smoother casting experience ◆ WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE DEVICES ‣ Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac ‣ Compatible with Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, LG, and more ‣ Supports Google Cast-enabled TVs and Chromecast devices ‣ Works with supported TVs and game consoles equipped with a web browser ◆ PREMIUM FEATURES ◆ ◆ PODCASTS & IPTV ‣ Cast podcasts directly to your TV ‣ Add IPTV links and launch supported streams ‣ Enjoy more entertainment on the big screen ‣ Access podcasts, IPTV, and more from one app ◆ DRAW & PRESENT ‣ Create sketches with the built-in drawing board ‣ Display your drawings on a compatible TV ‣ Open Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides ‣ Show documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on the big screen ‣ Use drawings and presentations during meetings, lessons, and creative projects ◆ TURN SONGS INTO KARAOKE ‣ Add a song to create your own karaoke version ‣ Separate the song into individual audio tracks and remove the vocals ‣ Use the instrumental version while singing ‣ Generate a transcription of the song's lyrics ‣ Display the transcription on your TV Enjoy entertainment, work, learning, creativity, and sharing on your TV's big screen. Supported devices: ► Google Cast-enabled TVs ► Chromecast devices ► TVs and consoles with web browser compatibility Privacy Policy: https://mobileapplications.work/screenshare/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mobileapplications.work/screenshare/terms-of-use

About

Castify

Features
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Castify is your ultimate bridge between the small screen and the big screen. Designed for cinema lovers and families, Castify elegantly sniffs out videos from your favorite websites and casts your local memories directly to your Smart TV. - CORE FEATURES: • Universal Casting: Flawlessly supports Roku, Google Chromecast, DLNA TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.), and gaming consoles. • Subtitles Support (CC): Watching foreign films? Easily attach your own local .srt or .vtt subtitle files to any video stream for perfect syncing on the big screen. • Smart Web Browser (NEW): A fully-featured browser with a customizable homepage, bookmarks, and history. Build your own private media hub! • Local Media Casting: Cast photos and high-res videos directly from your camera roll to the TV instantly with zero lag. • Smart Video Sniffer: Browse the web, tap play, and our intelligent engine will extract the highest quality video stream for your TV. • Ad-Blocker Engine: Enjoy a pure, cinematic web browsing experience without annoying pop-ups. • Premium Remote Control: Control volume, seek seamlessly, and manage playback straight from your phone. - CASTIFY PRO (Premium): Unlock the ultimate viewing experience: Unlimited casting time Unlimited local photos/videos casting 4K Ultra HD casting support Strict Ad-Blocker for all websites Upgrade your living room experience today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Share for Chromecast4 screens
Castify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Castify at every 5 days against Screen Share for Chromecast's every 2 months. Castify also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Screen Share for Chromecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Castify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Share for Chromecast ships an update every 2 months, Castify every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Share for Chromecast versus Castify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Share for ChromecastCastify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.614 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMobile applications LLC瑞华 张

Bugs and requests

Screen Share for Chromecast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Connectivity issues with certain TVs
  • Inconsistent mirroring quality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More customization settings
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

Castify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Share for Chromecast

Subscriptions2
  • Screen Share Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Screen Share Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Castify

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99

Questions

Is Screen Share for Chromecast free?
Screen Share for Chromecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Castify free?
Castify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Share for Chromecast or Castify have ads?
Neither Screen Share for Chromecast nor Castify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Share for Chromecast or Castify?
Screen Share for Chromecast ships an update every 2 months, and Castify every 5 days. Most recently, Screen Share for Chromecast was updated on November 7, 2026 and Castify on October 31, 2026.

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