Comparison

VODBOX vs CastFlow

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

Head to head
About

VODBOX

This app is a mobile video player designed for MP4 content. It offers various playback controls, including speed adjustment, gesture controls for seeking, and bookmarking. Manage your video library with folder management and download multiple contents.

Highlights
  • MP4 content playback
  • Speed control (0.6x - 2.0x)
  • Gesture controls for seeking
  • Bookmark management
  • Folder management
  • Multiple content download
  • Playlist feature
Features
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Axissoft Mobile VodBox has been developed for supporting the MP4 content playback. VodBox is the player that can be used for mobile video content playback. Now, You can play any MP4 contents on your computer, the cafe as well as subway at anytime, anywhere. The contents of each folder can be managed by the content manager very easily. VodBox supports the screen brightness adjustment and RWD/FWD by using gestures. In addition, VodBox supports the bookmark, speed control, display aspect ratio, rotation lock and A-B repeat features. - Support features - 1. Speed ​​control : 0.6x ~ 2.0x 2. Display aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, fullscreen 3. Brightness changement of the screen by using gestures 4. Rewind, fast forward of playback by using gestures 5. A- B repeat playback 6. Playlist feature of the latest downloaded content playback 7. Multiple content download 8. Bookmark : create/delete/play 9. Folder management 10. Thumbnail images 11. Support iPhone5 Retina display 12. Support the MP4 background download ( iOS7.0 later ) - Support content format - MP4 content format playable on mobile devices

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

Screenshots

VODBOX4 screens
CastFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CastFlow at 83% against VODBOX's 0%. CastFlow also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). VODBOX's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VODBOX ships an update every 2 months, CastFlow every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
VODBOX versus CastFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVODBOXCastFlow
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—3.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxissoft辉 邓

Customer experience

VODBOX

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative90.9%

CastFlow

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

In-app purchases

None

VODBOX

No in-app purchases

None

CastFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VODBOX free?
VODBOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CastFlow free?
CastFlow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VODBOX or CastFlow have ads?
Neither VODBOX nor CastFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VODBOX or CastFlow?
VODBOX ships an update every 2 months, and CastFlow every 26 months. Most recently, VODBOX was updated on October 6, 2026 and CastFlow on October 30, 2026.

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