Comparison

Cast Volume vs TV Commander

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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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.

About

TV Commander

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Cast Volume4 screens
TV Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cast Volume versus TV Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCast VolumeTV Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSøren ThorupMiro De Carolis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cast Volume

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99
1 purchases

TV Commander

One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Cast Volume free?
Cast Volume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Commander free?
TV Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cast Volume or TV Commander have ads?
Neither Cast Volume nor TV Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cast Volume or TV Commander?
Cast Volume ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Commander every 2 days. Most recently, Cast Volume was updated on October 17, 2026 and TV Commander on October 18, 2026.

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