Comparison

CastFlow vs QUAD Platina Stream

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

Head to head
About

CastFlow

Stream media from various platforms to your device using DLNA protocol. Supports a wide range of media formats for seamless playback.

Highlights
  • DLNA streaming
  • Cross-device casting
  • Wide media format support
  • Seamless playback
Features
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CastFlow is a family-friendly home media hub that spans iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Cast from your phone, stream IPTV, browse Jellyfin, or open files on your NAS — all on your own network, no account needed. Cast anything to the living room Turn CastFlow into a DLNA / UPnP receiver. Push a video, a song, or a photo from any phone, tablet, PC or NAS with one tap and it lands on the big screen. IPTV that feels like TV Import M3U playlists or Xtream Codes accounts. Browse categories, follow the EPG, and enjoy time‑shifted playback in a clean, native player. Jellyfin & Emby, feel‑native Sign in once and get Continue Watching, Recently Added, seasons, episodes, and multi‑audio / multi‑subtitle tracks. It behaves like a first‑party client, not a browser wrapper. SMB & WebDAV Connect directly to your NAS, home server, or WebDAV drive. Browse folders, preview posters, and play files without preloading or transcoding. Danmaku overlay Turn on scrolling live‑comment overlays for supported casting sources — perfect for anime nights and shared watch parties. MPV‑powered playback Hardware decoding for H.264, HEVC and AV1. Full support for SRT, ASS/SSA and PGS subtitles, external audio tracks, per‑track speed and pitch control. Continue Watching, everywhere Resume points sync across sources and devices, so you can jump from the couch to the bedroom without losing your spot. Local‑first, private by default No account. No cloud database. No tracking. CastFlow does not upload your library metadata anywhere. Your media stays on your local network. One app across the family iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV — add a source once and it's ready on every device. CastFlow adapts to each screen: a receiver on the TV, a browser on your Mac, a remote in your pocket. Made for – NAS owners who want their library on every screen – IPTV fans who want a clean native player instead of a browser tab – Cord‑cutters running Jellyfin or Emby at home – Anyone who wants phone, computer and NAS content to just appear on the Apple TV Add a source, hit play, and let the media flow. Support: https://tinuv.me/castflow/ Privacy: https://tinuv.me/castflow/privacy.html

About

QUAD Platina Stream

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Wireless control. High-resolution sound. The QUAD Platina Control app gives you seamless access to your music with wireless playback control of the QUAD Platina Stream — the high-fidelity network music streamer from Britain’s most iconic audio brand. Stream directly from TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, and Plex, with native hi-res playback and full support for hi-res streaming tiers including FLAC, MQA and Studio Master tracks. Easily browse your local music libraries from USB drives or UPnP servers, and enjoy a rich visual experience with high-resolution album artwork and responsive playback controls. Built for serious listeners, the app offers fast search, filtering by artist, composer, genre or date added, and playlist creation with high-res fileidentification icons for supported services. Key features: * Full wireless control of the QUAD Platina Stream * Native support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, TuneIn, and Plex - Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect & Qobuz Connect options * Hi-res audio file icons for easy identification (TIDAL & Qobuz) * USB and UPnP streaming compatibility * Composer and multi-tag support * High-resolution album artwork * Intuitive playlists and sorting tools * Responsive playback and volume controls * Simple, fast set-up and connection Enjoy the legendary QUAD sound — now wirelessly, and in full resolution.

Screenshots

CastFlow4 screens
QUAD Platina Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QUAD Platina Stream at Free against CastFlow's $0.99. QUAD Platina Stream also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 26 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). CastFlow's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases 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

QUAD Platina Stream is free to download; CastFlow costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CastFlow ships an update every 26 months, QUAD Platina Stream every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CastFlow versus QUAD Platina Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastFlowQUAD Platina Stream
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better—
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 邓IAG Group Limited

In-app purchases

None

CastFlow

No in-app purchases

None

QUAD Platina Stream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CastFlow free?
CastFlow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QUAD Platina Stream free?
QUAD Platina Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, CastFlow or QUAD Platina Stream?
CastFlow ships an update every 26 months, and QUAD Platina Stream every 8 months. Most recently, CastFlow was updated on October 22, 2026 and QUAD Platina Stream on October 10, 2026.

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