Comparison

CastFlow vs NamoPlayer

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

NamoPlayer

Play all your audio and video content with this versatile media player. It tracks your viewing history with snapshots and offers advanced playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks, and settings. Stream your media to other devices using AirPlay.

Highlights
  • Plays all audio and video content
  • Detailed viewing history with snapshots
  • Full AirPlay support for streaming
  • Advanced playback controls
  • Subtitle and audio track switching
  • Seamless setting adjustments
Features
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Namoplayer is a powerful and flexible media player that lets you play all types of audio and video content effortlessly. It keeps a detailed history of everything you watch or listen to, complete with snapshot images for easy reference. With full AirPlay support, you can stream your media to any compatible device, and enjoy advanced playback controls that let you change subtitles, switch audio tracks, and adjust playback settings on the fly—all without interrupting your experience.

Screenshots

CastFlow4 screens
NamoPlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NamoPlayer at Free against CastFlow's $0.99. NamoPlayer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 26 months). CastFlow's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NamoPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CastFlow's written reviews are positive against 100% of NamoPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CastFlow ships an update every 26 months, NamoPlayer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CastFlow versus NamoPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastFlowNamoPlayer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 邓Mohammad Hossein Mirtavousimahyari

Customer experience

CastFlow

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

NamoPlayer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CastFlow

No in-app purchases

None

NamoPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CastFlow free?
CastFlow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NamoPlayer free?
NamoPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CastFlow or NamoPlayer?
NamoPlayer is rated higher. CastFlow averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NamoPlayer averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do CastFlow or NamoPlayer have ads?
Neither CastFlow nor NamoPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CastFlow or NamoPlayer?
CastFlow ships an update every 26 months, and NamoPlayer every 6 months. Most recently, CastFlow was updated on October 9, 2026 and NamoPlayer on October 15, 2026.

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