CastFlow vs QUAD Platina Stream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CastFlow
Stream media from various platforms to your device using DLNA protocol. Supports a wide range of media formats for seamless playback.
- DLNA streaming
- Cross-device casting
- Wide media format support
- Seamless playback
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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
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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | CastFlow | QUAD Platina Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 辉 邓 | IAG Group Limited |
In-app purchases
CastFlow
No in-app purchases
QUAD Platina Stream
No in-app purchases









