# Timeris vs TV Cast

Timeris and TV Cast both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Timeris's written reviews are positive against 18% of TV Cast's. Timeris also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). TV Cast's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

TV Cast is free to download; Timeris costs $0.99 up front. TV Cast sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Timeris asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Timeris against 4.8 for TV Cast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Timeris's written reviews are positive against 18% of TV Cast's.

Timeris ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Cast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeris | TV Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeris-multi-timer-widgets/id6479334946/reviews)** | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-ss-remote-tv-control/id6737685334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 13 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) | [Nguyen Thi Minh Dat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777388137) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeris-multi-timer-widgets/id6479334946)

This app offers interactive widgets for timers and stopwatches, allowing control from home and lock screens, Control Center, and StandBy Mode. It supports multiple simultaneous timers, personalization, and iOS Shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Interactive home and lock screen widgets, iOS Control Center widget integration, StandBy Mode support, Multiple simultaneous timers and stopwatches, Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration, Customizable icons and alert sounds, iOS Shortcuts support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-ss-remote-tv-control/id6737685334)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote and screen mirroring device. Connect once and control your TV with a touchscreen interface, cast media, and even use a large touchpad. Works with most popular TV brands and models.

**Highlights:** Fully functional remote control, Screen mirroring, Cast videos, photos, and audio, Auto-detect TVs on Wi-Fi, Large touchpad, Open favorite apps on TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $9.99 | per month |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $9.99 | per month |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $14.99 | per month |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $14.99 | per month |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $24.99 | per month |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $29.99 | per year |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $29.99 | per year |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $29.99 | per year |
| CastPro TV Remote Premium User | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient TV casting
- 👍 Provides mirror, cast, and remote control
- 👍 Professional and cool-looking app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with certain TV brands (Sony, LG, TCL)
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🐛 App doesn't detect or connect to some TVs
- 💰 Expensive premium version

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on a black screen after connecting
- App doesn't recognize TV even when it's on the network
- Lifetime premium version not available as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard support
- Improve compatibility with more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeris free?

Timeris costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Cast free?

TV Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timeris or TV Cast?

Timeris is rated higher. Timeris averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while TV Cast averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Timeris or TV Cast have ads?

TV Cast shows ads; Timeris does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timeris or TV Cast?

Timeris ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Cast fortnightly. Most recently, Timeris was updated on September 12, 2026 and TV Cast on June 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*