# Cast Volume vs Pylo · HomeKit Camera

The clearest difference is price: Cast Volume at Free against Pylo · HomeKit Camera's $4.99. Cast Volume also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Pylo · HomeKit Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Cast Volume is free to download; Pylo · HomeKit Camera costs $4.99 up front. Cast Volume sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pylo · HomeKit Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cast Volume holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cast Volume ships an update every 9 days, Pylo · HomeKit Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cast Volume | Pylo · HomeKit Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cast-volume-remote-control/id6759741348/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pylo-homekit-camera/id6759997187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Søren Thorup](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880464718) | [Taylor Fausak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052956593) |

## What reviewers say

### Cast Volume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cast-volume-remote-control/id6759741348)

Control the volume of your Chromecast and Google TV devices quickly and reliably. Create homescreen widgets for seamless adjustments, mute playback, and fine-tune volume precisely without jumping. This app offers a volume-first design, prioritizing ease of use for all casting devices.

**Highlights:** Homescreen widgets for volume control, Control multiple devices, Instant volume adjustment, Precise volume fine-tuning, Mute playback, Volume-first design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Premium Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pylo · HomeKit Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pylo-homekit-camera/id6759997187)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform an old iPhone or iPad into a HomeKit security camera. Enjoy live streaming, motion detection, and two-way audio directly within the Apple Home app, all with a focus on local processing and privacy.

**Highlights:** HomeKit Secure Video support, Live camera streaming, Motion detection, Two-way audio, Flashlight control, Local processing, no cloud

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cast Volume free?

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

### Is Pylo · HomeKit Camera free?

Pylo · HomeKit Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cast Volume or Pylo · HomeKit Camera?

Cast Volume is rated higher. Cast Volume averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pylo · HomeKit Camera averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cast Volume or Pylo · HomeKit Camera have ads?

Neither Cast Volume nor Pylo · HomeKit Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cast Volume or Pylo · HomeKit Camera?

Cast Volume ships an update every 9 days, and Pylo · HomeKit Camera weekly. Most recently, Cast Volume was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pylo · HomeKit Camera on November 9, 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.*