Comparison

Cast Volume vs TCP

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

Head to head
About

Cast Volume

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
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Your speaker remote, right where you need it. Morning radio. Music for dinner. A quick mute when the phone rings. CastVolume puts everyday speaker controls on your iPhone or iPad, so you can spend less time opening apps and more time listening. YOUR MUSIC, ONE TAP AWAY Start saved Sonos Favourites, WiiM Home favourites and compatible LinkPlay presets from a Home Screen widget. Keep stations, albums and playlists within reach. Browse more Sonos favourites with pages, up to 16 items in a large widget or 24 in an extra-large iPad widget. Save music in your speaker's usual app, then open Favourites in CastVolume to load it. Content depends on your speaker and music service; Chromecast and HEOS music favourites are not supported. QUICK CONTROLS FOR YOUR SPEAKERS • Adjust volume and mute on Sonos, WiiM, Chromecast, Denon/Marantz HEOS and compatible LinkPlay devices. • Add widgets and Controls to your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center, or assign a Control to a supported iPhone's Action Button. • Use playback controls on supported speakers and sources. Cast playback requires an active media session; next/previous also require queue support. Some AirPlay or TV sources need their original app or remote. • Enable Night Sound on compatible Sonos home-theater speakers. Check support in the room's Favourites screen, then add the optional widget button or Control. • Choose colours, widget backgrounds and volume steps to suit you. An optional Live Tile keeps quick controls on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported devices. START WITH ONE SPEAKER, FREE All supported brands, in-app controls, saved speakers and appearance choices are free. Free widgets and Controls share one chosen speaker. Optional Premium lets each widget or Control use its own speaker, with a one-time purchase. An optional 30-day free trial has no automatic charge. After expiry, your chosen free speaker keeps working; additional targets require Premium and keep their saved assignments. Existing Premium purchases remain unlocked. No subscription or ads. MADE FOR YOUR LOCAL NETWORK Keep your phone and receiver on the same network and allow Local Network access. Discover speakers or add supported receivers by local IP. Sonos requires compatible Connection Security settings; portable speakers must be awake. Turn off Fixed Volume Output on WiiM. HEOS favourites, AVR power and input selection stay in the HEOS app. LinkPlay compatibility depends on the model, local API and firmware. AirPlay-only devices are not supported. Widgets show the last confirmed state; changes in other apps may not appear immediately. A locked phone may require unlocking before a command runs. Live Tile updates depend on app activity and iOS limits. CastVolume is an independent app, not affiliated with the speaker manufacturers.

About

TCP

Features
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TCP - SerialLogger is a professional tool for engineers, embedded developers, and technicians who need to see exactly what their devices are sending — in real time. Whether you're debugging a PLC, monitoring an RS-232 sensor on macOS, or inspecting raw TCP traffic on macOS, iPhone, or iPad, TCP - SerialLogger gives you a clean, fast, and configurable window into your data stream. Three ways to connect Connect as a TCP Client to reach any network device, run as a TCP Server to accept incoming connections, or plug in a serial device on macOS. Serial port parameters — baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits — are fully configurable, with support for rates from 300 up to 921600 baud. See your data the way you need it Choose between Plain Text, HEX, or a side-by-side HEX + ASCII view. Display incoming data as a continuous stream, split each packet onto its own line, or add timestamps to every message. TCP - SerialLogger intelligently detects packet boundaries using Auto Detect, Idle Gap, common line endings (LF, CR, CRLF), ETX, or a custom byte sequence you define. Automatic file logging Select an output folder and TCP - SerialLogger will write received data to a .log file automatically. Add a date to the filename, enable daily log rotation, and let it run for as long as your system allows. Connection profiles Save your most-used connections as named profiles and organize them into groups. Switch between devices in seconds — no retyping, no mistakes. Live diagnostics A dedicated diagnostics panel tracks bytes received, message count, connection uptime, last message timestamp, and — in server mode — connected client addresses. Everything updates live, so you always know what's happening. Private and fully functional TCP - SerialLogger is always free, ad-free, and fully functional. The optional support purchase does not unlock features. The app does not connect to any external servers on its own and does not collect, sell, or share user data. Built for Apple platforms TCP - SerialLogger is a native SwiftUI app for macOS, iPhone, and iPad. It is fast, lightweight, and designed to stay out of your way. Perfect for: embedded systems development, industrial automation, PLC diagnostics, IoT prototyping, network protocol analysis, and serial device testing.

Screenshots

Cast Volume4 screens
TCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cast Volume at every 2 weeks against TCP's monthly. Cast Volume also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cast Volume sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TCP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cast Volume ships an update every 2 weeks, TCP monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cast Volume versus TCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCast VolumeTCP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSøren ThorupLukasz Kaminski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cast Volume

One-time2
  • 30-day TrialFree
  • Premium Unlock$2.99
1 purchases

TCP

One-time1
  • Support Development$0.99

Questions

Is Cast Volume free?
Cast Volume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCP free?
TCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cast Volume or TCP have ads?
Neither Cast Volume nor TCP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cast Volume or TCP?
Cast Volume ships an update every 2 weeks, and TCP monthly. Most recently, Cast Volume was updated on October 31, 2026 and TCP on October 31, 2026.

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