Comparison

Global IDV vs TV Cast & Control

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

Head to head
About

Global IDV

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The Global IDV app provides identity verification capability. 1. Scan the chip on an ePassport and digitally verify that the information is genuine and hasn't been tampered with 2. Perform a live person check by analyzing a video using the mobile device 3. Confirm that a letter has been received to a physical address

About

TV Cast & Control

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Wi-Fi TV power on
Features
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Show your photos and videos on the big screen. TV Cast finds the TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds and sends pictures and videos from your iPhone or iPad straight to the one you pick. Mirror your whole screen with AirPlay, and keep a full TV remote one tab away. No cables, nothing to plug in. Your device and your TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Cast and mirror • Cast photos and videos from your library to the TV, with nothing to install on the TV. Run a slideshow, or play, pause and skip through a video from your device. • With AirPlay, videos keep playing when you lock your device or switch apps. • Mirror photos, videos and apps to Apple TV and AirPlay-ready smart TVs with AirPlay screen mirroring, built into iOS and iPadOS. • Find your TV without typing an IP address. Pair once, and TV Cast reconnects the next time you open it. Casting photos and videos works on most Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio TVs. Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Xumo TVs play videos with AirPlay. Some streaming sticks can’t receive casts. A TV remote, too TV Cast also controls Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Vizio, VIDAA and Xumo TV, including TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Insignia, onn, Element, Pioneer and Westinghouse that run these systems. • Power, volume, mute, channels, play and pause, Back, Home and Options. Hold a key and it keeps going. • Steer three ways: arrows with OK in the middle, a touchpad you swipe, or a number pad for channel numbers. • Type with your keyboard to search for a show or enter a password. • Open TV apps in one tap from the Apps tab. • Turn the TV on over Wi-Fi. Some features depend on your TV: typing, number keys, opening apps and turning the TV on work on models that support them. Get started 1. Turn on your TV and connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open TV Cast, tap Find my TV and allow Local Network access. 3. Pick your TV. The first time, some TVs ask you to select Allow or enter the code shown on screen. TV Cast Pro TV Cast is free to download and lets you try casting and the remote first, so you can check that it works with your TV. TV Cast Pro unlocks casting photos and videos without limits, AirPlay screen mirroring, unlimited remote control and opening TV apps in one tap. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription (some plans start with a free trial), or pay once for Lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. No account. No ads. Terms of Use: https://proapps.org/tvcast/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://proapps.org/tvcast/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Global IDV1 screens
TV Cast & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Global IDV at none against TV Cast & Control's 3. On price, ads, 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. TV Cast & Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Global IDV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Global IDV versus TV Cast & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobal IDVTV Cast & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—46 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaytio LtdPro App Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Global IDV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Cast & Control

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Global IDV free?
Global IDV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Cast & Control free?
TV Cast & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Global IDV or TV Cast & Control have ads?
Neither Global IDV nor TV Cast & Control shows ads.

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