Cast Volume vs TV Commander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Homescreen widgets for volume control
- Control multiple devices
- Instant volume adjustment
- Precise volume fine-tuning
- Mute playback
- Volume-first design
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CastVolume puts volume and mute controls on your Home Screen and Lock Screen with interactive widgets for Chromecast-enabled speakers and TVs, and compatible WiiM receivers. Keep music in your usual app. CastVolume controls the receiver directly, so you can adjust a WiiM even when playback was started with WiiM Home or its remote. It does not start or stream music and is not a universal AirPlay remote. YOUR VOLUME, ONE TAP AWAY • Use interactive widgets for quick volume and mute without opening the app. • Adjust volume and mute in the app. • Use volume controls in Control Center. • Discover receivers on your Wi-Fi, or add a WiiM by IP when needed. MORE ROOMS WITH PREMIUM Pin multiple receivers and choose a different device for each widget. Save volume presets, use the dedicated Preset Volumes widget, choose your volume step and customize themes. A single one-time Premium purchase covers both Chromecast and WiiM. No subscription. Basic control and one pinned widget device are free. No ads or account required. Connect your iPhone and receiver to the same local Wi-Fi and allow Local Network access. WiiM volume control requires variable volume output; turn off Fixed Volume Output in WiiM Home if enabled. A locked iPhone may require unlocking before a widget command runs.
TV Commander
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TV Commander turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, easy-to-use remote for your Smart TV. No clutter. No confusing menus. Just the controls you actually need: power, volume, channels, navigation, numbers, input, home, guide, color buttons, mute, and voice commands. Designed for everyday use, TV Commander keeps the main remote controls on one screen so you can quickly tap what you need without searching through hidden panels. Why you’ll like it: • Simple universal remote layout • Essential TV buttons only • Easy-to-read controls • Fast local TV discovery • Works over your Wi-Fi network • Support for popular Smart TV brands • No extra hardware required TV Commander is built for people who want a remote app that feels direct, familiar, and easy from the first launch. Compatibility may vary depending on your TV model, software version, network settings, and manufacturer protocol support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Commander at every 2 days against Cast Volume's every 3 weeks. TV Commander also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Cast Volume sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cast Volume ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Commander every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cast Volume | TV Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Søren Thorup | Miro De Carolis |
In-app purchases
Cast Volume
- Premium Unlock$2.99
TV Commander
- Unlimited Lifetime Access$4.99
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