Castly+ vs Universal TV Remote™ Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Castly+
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.
- 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
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Get the official Castly+ app on iPhone and iPad. A life tool that not only supports casting - Screencast any playback address, Extract audio from video, Gets video cover, Stitch pictures according to your ideas, Make emoticons according to your ideas. Subscription - Unlimited Cast - Unlock All Tools - Never be interrupted by ads - Stay tuned for more linkage benefits Screencast The screen casting function supports casting a broadcast address to your big screen device on the same Wi-Fi network through airplay mode or Chromecast-compatible devices. Local network access is used only to discover nearby cast-ready devices on your home network. Audio extractor Now you can use the audio extraction function to get the audio you want from your authorized album video. Cover extractor When you watch videos on the Internet, there are always some soul-stirring covers that you want to get but can't get. Now you have a way, that is to use this video cover acquisition module. Long screenshot of the web page When you browse a news or knowledge page, you need to save the information of the entire page, but want to take a screenshot of the entire page at one time, the web page long screenshot function will be your best choice. Photo stitching When you want to share multiple photos of your life at once on social media, the picture stitching function will help you. Emoji generation Give full play to your imagination and create some funny expressions for your friends. Terms of use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/castly2/privacypolicy
Universal TV Remote™ Control
Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.
- Universal TV control
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Voice search for shows
- On-screen keyboard
- Volume and channel control
- Turn TV on/off
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Can't find your remote again? Here is an easy way to find a replacement without leaving your home! Lost your TV remote control? Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your remote. Try the easy TV Remote Control app! It support all the mainstream TV brands including Roku TV and Roku Sticks, LG, Vizio, Samsung, Fire TV and Firestick, Hisense, TCL and more. Just connect this Universal TV remote control app to your TV in the same Wi-Fi. And you can turn your TV on or off, change volume, find shows, and pick channels — just like a normal TV remote and more. Make your TV watching easy with this simple universal TV remote control app! Main Features of Universal TV Remote Control: Easy find: This TV remote control app finds all TVs on your Wi-Fi, making setup easy. Fast TV remote control: Our simple TV remote gives you quick TV control. Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app. Easy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control Keyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app Turn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app Use your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search. How to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV: Download the Roku Remote Control app. Pick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control. Tap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app. Done! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app! TV remote easy control - For all TV brands ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense Universal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control. Troubleshooting: - The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. - If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems. Note on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal TV Remote™ Control at every 2 weeks against Castly+'s every 2 months. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 35%). Castly+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Castly+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Castly+ against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 34K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Castly+'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.
Castly+ ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Castly+ | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | 4.7 (34K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | 48.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K | 34K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #139 | #62 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 247 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HONGKONG BLUE WHALE AND OCEAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED | SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD |
Customer experience
Castly+
Universal TV Remote™ Control
User reviews
Castly+
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Streams well
- 💡 Good content selection
- 👍 Works flawless
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Casting issues
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Subscription problems
- 🐛 Ads even with subscription
- 🐛 Not working as expected
Universal TV Remote™ Control
From 34K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling
Bugs and requests
Castly+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Casting stops midway through content
- App closes unexpectedly
- Subscription not working as intended
- Ads still present despite paid subscription
Requested features
4 requests- Fix casting issues
- Improve stability and reliability
- Ensure subscription benefits work as advertised
- Provide better customer support
Universal TV Remote™ Control
Reported bugs
2 issues- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently
Requested features
3 requests- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription
In-app purchases
Castly+
- Weekly tool subscription$1.997 Days
- Castly Premium-Weekly$2.997 Days
- Weekly for family$3.997 Days
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- Free trial tool monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Remove interstitial ad monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly tool subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Castly Premium-Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Monthly for family1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Annually tool subscription$29.991 Year
- Castly Premium-Yearly$39.991 Year
Universal TV Remote™ Control
- TV Remote Control Weekly V1$4.997 Days
- Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- TV Remote Control Yearly V1$19.991 Year
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- Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
- Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99
Questions
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