# Castly+ vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castly+ | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castly-plus/id6447676034/reviews)** | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **48.9% 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 | #144 | **#65** |
| Size | 30 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HONGKONG BLUE WHALE AND OCEAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682203224) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### Castly+

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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 |
| Free trial tool monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove interstitial ad 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


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Utilities, #66 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castly+ free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Castly+ or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Castly+ is rated higher. Castly+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 34K ratings.

### Do Castly+ or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?

Both Castly+ and Universal TV Remote™ Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castly+ or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Castly+ ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Castly+ was updated on November 13, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Castly+ or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Castly+ currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote™ Control at #65. 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.*