# Castly+ vs ONN TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Castly+ at 4.7 against ONN TV Remote's 3.5. Castly+ also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2K). ONN TV Remote's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castly+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ONN TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Castly+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castly+ has 14K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Castly+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of ONN TV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Castly+ ships an update every 2 months, ONN TV Remote every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castly+ | ONN TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034/reviews)** | [3.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote/id6502992988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | #209 |
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HONGKONG BLUE WHALE AND OCEAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682203224) | [Ihsan Ullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488089071) |

## What reviewers say

### Castly+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app offers a suite of tools for media manipulation and content capture. Extract audio from videos, capture video covers, stitch photos, create emojis, and take long screenshots of web pages. It also supports casting playback addresses to big screen devices.

**Highlights:** Screen casting via AirPlay or Chromecast, Extract audio from videos, Capture video cover images, Stitch multiple photos together, Generate custom emojis, Take long web page screenshots

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly tool subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Castly Premium-Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly for family | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove interstitial ad monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Free trial tool monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly tool subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Castly Premium-Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly for family | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually tool subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Castly Premium-Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streams well
- 💡 Good content selection
- 👍 Works flawless
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Casting issues
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Subscription problems
- 🐛 Ads even with subscription
- 🐛 Not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Casting stops midway through content
- App closes unexpectedly
- Subscription not working as intended
- Ads still present despite paid subscription

**Requested features**

- Fix casting issues
- Improve stability and reliability
- Ensure subscription benefits work as advertised
- Provide better customer support


### ONN TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote/id6502992988)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your ONN TV with your smartphone. Stream, search, adjust volume, and navigate settings effortlessly over your WiFi network. Enjoy a seamless TV experience without the need for a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV control, WiFi network connection, Voice search, Volume adjustment, Power On/Off, Channel navigation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Free Trail | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ads Free Version | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ads Free Version | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $29.99 | one-time |
| Remove All ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly responsive and fast
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 No connectivity issues
- 👍 Quick and easy setup
- 🚀 Smooth and reliable functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Showed devices but would not work
- 🔋 Too many ads interrupting the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps refreshing and unable to find TV
- Confusing with too many ads

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable button layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castly+ free?

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

### Is ONN TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Castly+ or ONN TV Remote?

Castly+ is rated higher. Castly+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ONN TV Remote averages 3.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Castly+ or ONN TV Remote have ads?

Both Castly+ and ONN TV Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castly+ or ONN TV Remote?

Castly+ ships an update every 2 months, and ONN TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Castly+ was updated on October 28, 2026 and ONN TV Remote on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Castly+ or ONN TV Remote?

Castly+ currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and ONN TV Remote at #209. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*