# Artify vs TV Cast for Fire TV®

The clearest difference is price: TV Cast for Fire TV® at Free against Artify's $1.99. TV Cast for Fire TV® also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 52 months). Artify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TV Cast for Fire TV® is free to download; Artify costs $1.99 up front. TV Cast for Fire TV® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Artify asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Cast for Fire TV® holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Cast for Fire TV® has 9.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Artify's written reviews are positive against 30% of TV Cast for Fire TV®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Artify ships an update every 52 months, TV Cast for Fire TV® every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artify | TV Cast for Fire TV® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artify/id414944887/reviews) | **[3.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-for-fire-tv/id979567301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.8% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kodama Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410219519) | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) |

## What reviewers say

### Artify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artify/id414944887)

Transform your photos into impressionistic masterpieces with a single touch. Choose from various artistic styles, refine details with brush and erase tools, and share your creations instantly. It's simple, intuitive, and fun for all your favorite pictures.

**Highlights:** Transform photos into art, Multiple painterly styles, Fine control with brush/erase, Undo/redo functionality, Interactive art reveal, Import from album or new photos, Share via email

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creates artistic photo effects
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Produces beautiful results sometimes
- 💡 Can make photos look like paintings
- 🤩 Fun to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently freezes
- ❌ Does not work for many users
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🚫 Unresponsive screen
- 📉 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on startup
- Blank pop up menus
- App freezes on a picture of cows
- App crashes when saving
- App freezes on first screen

**Requested features**

- More painting styles
- Zoom functionality for detailed work
- Ability to generate lesser degree of paint
- More features, effects, and better controls
- Fauvist version or style


### TV Cast for Fire TV®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-for-fire-tv/id979567301)

Stream web videos, online movies, and personal media to your Amazon Fire TV. Browse the web, detect video links, and cast content directly to your big screen. Enjoy your favorite shows and media on a larger display.

**Highlights:** Stream web videos, Cast personal media, Video link detection, Remote Playbar for control, Ad-Blocker, Bookmark management, Desktop browsing mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Bronze) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Silver) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Blocker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bookmarks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Desktop Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Change Homepage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Local Videos | $2.99 | one-time |
| Playbar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Platinum) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fire TV Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Flawless streaming
- 💡 Versatile casting options
- 🔒 Secure and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 📺 Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during use
- Videos fail to load or freeze during playback
- Casts to wrong device or fails to detect devices
- Ads disrupt user experience

**Requested features**

- Subtitle support
- Improved video controls (pause, rewind, etc.)
- Free trial option
- Ability to cast entire screen, not just specific content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artify free?

Artify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Cast for Fire TV® free?

TV Cast for Fire TV® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Artify or TV Cast for Fire TV®?

TV Cast for Fire TV® is rated higher. Artify averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TV Cast for Fire TV® averages 3.9 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Artify or TV Cast for Fire TV® have ads?

TV Cast for Fire TV® shows ads; Artify does not.

### Which is updated more often, Artify or TV Cast for Fire TV®?

Artify ships an update every 52 months, and TV Cast for Fire TV® every 4 months. Most recently, Artify was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV Cast for Fire TV® on November 5, 2026.

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