# CastOn vs Universal Remote for Smart TV!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote for Smart TV! at 75% against CastOn's 36%. Universal Remote for Smart TV! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). CastOn's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 1.5K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CastOn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote for Smart TV! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote for Smart TV! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of CastOn's written reviews are positive against 75% of Universal Remote for Smart TV!'s.

CastOn ships an update every 4 weeks, Universal Remote for Smart TV! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CastOn | Universal Remote for Smart TV! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caston-smart-screen-share/id6572304963/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv/id6670467628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EpicScale Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759187257) | [Xleum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689572429) |

## What reviewers say

### CastOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caston-smart-screen-share/id6572304963)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annually Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annually Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent
- ⭐ Jesus

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't cast iPhone to LG tv
- Unsuccessful screen sharing

**Requested features**

- Sound transfer to TV


### Universal Remote for Smart TV!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv/id6670467628)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and launch streaming apps. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control, Device connectivity, Quick app launch, Haptic and sound feedback, Photo and video casting, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 👍 Practical and helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- Expanded device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CastOn free?

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

### Is Universal Remote for Smart TV! free?

Universal Remote for Smart TV! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CastOn or Universal Remote for Smart TV!?

Universal Remote for Smart TV! is rated higher. CastOn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Universal Remote for Smart TV! averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do CastOn or Universal Remote for Smart TV! have ads?

Both CastOn and Universal Remote for Smart TV! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CastOn or Universal Remote for Smart TV!?

CastOn ships an update every 4 weeks, and Universal Remote for Smart TV! every 2 days. Most recently, CastOn was updated on November 12, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV! on November 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.*