Comparison

Click Cast vs RoControl

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

Head to head
About

Click Cast

Control your smart TV with your iPhone, casting media and using your phone as a keyboard. Access TV apps and manage common functions from your wrist with an Apple Watch companion. Basic controls are free, with an optional premium for advanced features and ad removal.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Media casting (photos/videos)
  • iPhone keyboard input for TV
  • Quick TV app launching
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Control compatible Sony BRAVIA and LG webOS TVs from your iPhone on the same Wi-Fi network. Click Cast helps you discover, pair, and control supported TVs with a familiar remote experience. KEY FEATURES • Discover compatible Sony BRAVIA and LG webOS TVs on your local network • Control power, volume, navigation, menus, and number keys; available controls vary by TV • On compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs, use supported app, input-source, and text-input features • Cast photos and videos to compatible Google Cast or DLNA devices — not screen mirroring • Use Apple Watch for basic remote controls while your iPhone remains nearby • Optional Premium removes ads and unlocks keyboard input, touchpad, casting, and quick launch REQUIREMENTS • Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network • Local Network permission is required for device discovery and control • Photos permission is required only when selecting media to cast • Remote control support is limited to Sony BRAVIA and LG webOS TVs; feature availability varies by model and brand LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jinshuihupro.github.io/click-cast-privacy.html?lang=en Additional Terms: https://jinshuihupro.github.io/click-cast-terms.html?lang=en

About

RoControl

Features
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Take full control of your viewing experience with our advanced remote control solution for Smart TV devices. This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, intuitive controller for a seamless navigation. Please note: This app requires an active subscription to access its full functionality, including remote control features, touchpad, and keyboard input. New users can take advantage of a 7-day free trial period to explore all features. Key Features: Instant Connectivity: Automatically discover and pair with compatible devices on your network. Intuitive Touchpad: Navigate menus and apps with smooth, responsive gestures. Smart Keyboard: Type searches, passwords, and URLs effortlessly from your mobile device. Quick Channel Access: Launch your favorite streaming services with a single tap. Volume & Playback Control: Full control over power, volume, and media playback. Subscription & Free Trial: Access to all features requires a paid subscription. Enjoy a 7-day free trial to test all functionalities. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the end of the trial period unless canceled. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This application is not an official product of Roku, Inc. and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Roku, Inc. in any way. Roku, Roku TV, the Roku logo, and the Roku d-pad design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. in the United States and other countries. This app uses the official Roku External Control Protocol (ECP) but is an independent tool designed for user convenience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Click Cast4 screens
RoControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Click Cast at none against RoControl's 2. RoControl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. RoControl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Click Cast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Click Cast ships an update weekly, RoControl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Click Cast versus RoControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClick CastRoControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉婉 祝Vsevolod Fedotov

In-app purchases

None

Click Cast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RoControl

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Click Cast free?
Click Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoControl free?
RoControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Click Cast or RoControl have ads?
Click Cast shows ads; RoControl does not.
Which is updated more often, Click Cast or RoControl?
Click Cast ships an update weekly, and RoControl every 3 days. Most recently, Click Cast was updated on September 15, 2026 and RoControl on September 12, 2026.

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