Comparison

RC UFO vs CastOn

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

Head to head
About

RC UFO

Control and display functions for toy drones. Offers innovative and diversified control methods for an enhanced flying experience.

Highlights
  • Drone control functions
  • Display functions
  • Diversified control methods
  • Innovative control
Features
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This software provides the control and display functions of toy drones, and provides diversified control methods innovatively.

About

CastOn

Easily share your iPhone screen with others on a larger display. Stream photos, videos, browser content, or even use it as a live camera feed. Features a collaborative whiteboard for shared creativity.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring for all iPhone content
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
  • Interactive whiteboard mode
  • Live camera streaming to TV
  • Browser mirroring for shared browsing
Currently charting
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Meet CastOn—the screen-mirroring app that puts your iPhone on the big screen with a single tap. Still squinting at a tiny iPhone screen while everyone crowds around? CastOn wirelessly connects to your Smart TV over WiFi, so you can share TikTok, YouTube, photos, and more without passing your phone around. No cables, no setup headaches—just tap and go big. Perfect for movie nights, family gatherings, or game nights, CastOn turns every moment into one worth sharing. With CastOn, you can: • Turn solo scrolling into something everyone can enjoy. Instantly stream TikTok, YouTube, and personal media on any Smart TV and share your favorite content on the big screen. • Upgrade your game nights. Give board games a modern twist with an interactive Whiteboard that turns your television into a virtual playground for unforgettable fun with family and friends. • Find movies you'll love faster. Let AI recommend and cast movies tailored to your interests, so movie night starts in seconds—no long searches required. • Bring live events to your living room. Watch live streams and local events on your main screen and feel closer to the action as it unfolds. • Enjoy lag-free mirroring, every time. Broadcast crisp HD video and audio straight to your TV in a single tap, with perfect synchronization and zero delays. • Keep your data private. Local network streaming mirrors your screen directly to your TV, keeping your personal data on your devices—not on our servers. SCREEN MIRRORING Mirror your entire iPhone to your TV in real time—TikTok feeds, YouTube videos, your browser, and more. Full HD, perfect sync, zero delays. PHOTO & VIDEO CAST Send your camera roll straight to the TV without handing your phone around. Birthday moments, travel snaps, funny clips—right there for everyone to see. You can still check messages and use your phone while casting. WHITEBOARD Draw on your iPhone and watch it appear on your TV instantly. Sketch out a party plan, brainstorm a project, or play tic-tac-toe with the kids. The bigger the canvas, the bolder the ideas. LIVE STREAM Turn your iPhone into a live camera feed for your TV. Monitor another room, keep tabs on your pets, or stream local events and live happenings straight to your living room screen. AI MOVIE PICKS Not sure what to watch? CastOn's AI recommends movies based on your taste and casts them instantly—so movie night starts the moment you're ready. Download CastOn now and turn every shared moment into a big-screen experience! FAQ Q: Do I need cables or special equipment? A: No. Just connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network—that's all it takes. Q: Is the mirroring smooth and high-quality? A: Yes. CastOn streams crisp HD video and audio over your local network with no lag. Q: Is my personal data safe? A: Absolutely. All streaming happens locally between your devices, so your data never passes through our servers. UNLIMITED ACCESS Subscribe for unlimited access to all app features. Subscriptions are billed automatically based on your selected plan. By using CastOn, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://epicscale.io/mirror_ios/privacy https://epicscale.io/mirror_ios/terms

Screenshots

RC UFO4 screens
CastOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CastOn at 4.5 against RC UFO's 2.4. CastOn also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 166) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). RC UFO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. CastOn sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. RC UFO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CastOn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CastOn has 5.6K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of RC UFO's written reviews are positive against 36% of CastOn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RC UFO ships an update every 2 months, CastOn every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
RC UFO versus CastOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRC UFOCastOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (166 ratings)4.5 (5.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.9% of reviews36.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1665.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#167 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB60 MB
Age rating+44+
Developershenzhen cooingdv technology co.,ltd.EpicScale Inc

Customer experience

RC UFO

All ratings164 ratings
Positive32.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative61.0%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative65.7%

CastOn

All ratings5,476 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative61.5%

User reviews

RC UFO

From 166 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Good for the price
  • 🚀 Works well with drone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔋 Poor battery life

CastOn

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent
  • ⭐ Jesus

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Terrible app
  • 🚫 Garbage
  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 🚫 Worst app ever
  • 🚫 Waste of money

Bugs and requests

RC UFO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot connect to drone
  • Constant error messages
  • App crashes frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better camera quality
  • Improved drone control
  • More reliable connection

CastOn

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't cast iPhone to LG tv
  • Unsuccessful screen sharing

Requested features

1 request
  • Sound transfer to TV

In-app purchases

None

RC UFO

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

CastOn

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
  • Annually Plan$29.991 Year
  • Annually Plan$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime access$1.99
  • Lifetime access$4.99

Questions

Is RC UFO free?
RC UFO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CastOn free?
CastOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RC UFO or CastOn?
CastOn is rated higher. RC UFO averages 2.4 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while CastOn averages 4.5 from 5.6K ratings.
Do RC UFO or CastOn have ads?
Both RC UFO and CastOn show ads.
Which is updated more often, RC UFO or CastOn?
RC UFO ships an update every 2 months, and CastOn every 4 weeks. Most recently, RC UFO was updated on October 27, 2026 and CastOn on October 30, 2026.

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