Comparison

CastFlow vs InviteHub

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

InviteHub

Features
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Take the hassle out of planning with InviteHub! Our intuitive app empowers you to create and manage events effortlessly. Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate meeting, or casual get-together, you can design your event in minutes. Easily share personalized invitations with friends, family, or colleagues and get instant notifications when they RSVP. Use our built-in polling feature to find the perfect time for your gathering, ensuring that everyone can attend. With InviteHub, all event details are conveniently stored in one place, allowing you and your guests to check updates and information at any time. Join the community of seamless event planning and make your next gathering unforgettable!

Screenshots

CastFlow4 screens
InviteHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InviteHub at Free against CastFlow's $0.99. InviteHub also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

InviteHub 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, InviteHub weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CastFlow versus InviteHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastFlowInviteHub
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 邓DrPro App LLP

In-app purchases

None

CastFlow

No in-app purchases

None

InviteHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CastFlow free?
CastFlow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is InviteHub free?
InviteHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CastFlow or InviteHub have ads?
Neither CastFlow nor InviteHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CastFlow or InviteHub?
CastFlow ships an update every 26 months, and InviteHub weekly. Most recently, CastFlow was updated on September 7, 2026 and InviteHub on September 22, 2026.

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