Comparison

CastFlow vs IPTV Echo+

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

IPTV Echo+

This application offers advanced video playback with features like episode viewing, favorites management, and resume functionality. It supports multiple subtitle and audio tracks for an enhanced streaming experience. Users can upload their own playlists from providers.

Highlights
  • Advanced video playback
  • Episode viewing
  • Favorites management
  • Resume viewing
  • Subtitle and audio track support
  • Upload custom playlists
Features
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IPTV Echo+ is an advanced video source player that provides top playback performance for episode viewing, favorites management, resume viewing, and subtitle and audio track support. Perfect for users seeking enhanced streaming capabilities and a seamless viewing experience. How to use our player: - Get xtream playlists from your provider (we are just a media player). - Upload your playlists to our app.

Screenshots

CastFlow4 screens
IPTV Echo+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Echo+ at Free against CastFlow's $0.99. IPTV Echo+ also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 26 months). 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

IPTV Echo+ 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

IPTV Echo+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CastFlow's written reviews are positive against 100% of IPTV Echo+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CastFlow ships an update every 26 months, IPTV Echo+ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CastFlow versus IPTV Echo+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastFlowIPTV Echo+
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (8 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB80 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer辉 邓Future Technology Global Ltd

Customer experience

CastFlow

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

IPTV Echo+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CastFlow

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV Echo+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CastFlow free?
CastFlow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Echo+ free?
IPTV Echo+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CastFlow or IPTV Echo+?
IPTV Echo+ is rated higher. CastFlow averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while IPTV Echo+ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do CastFlow or IPTV Echo+ have ads?
Neither CastFlow nor IPTV Echo+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CastFlow or IPTV Echo+?
CastFlow ships an update every 26 months, and IPTV Echo+ every 8 days. Most recently, CastFlow was updated on September 7, 2026 and IPTV Echo+ on August 27, 2026.

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