Comparison

RemoCast vs Mood

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

Head to head
About

RemoCast

Features
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Lost your TV remote? Turn your iPhone or iPad into a universal Smart TV remote in seconds. RemoteCast connects over your Wi-Fi network — no infrared, no extra hardware, no pairing dongles. One app. Almost every TV and streaming device in your home. A FULL REMOTE, REIMAGINED • Power, volume, mute, channels and input switching • Smooth D-pad and OK touchpad for fast navigation • Numeric keypad for direct channel entry • Home, back, menu, settings and guide • Play, pause, rewind and fast-forward media controls TYPE WITHOUT THE PAIN • Use your iPhone keyboard to search shows and sign in to apps • Voice search on supported devices • No more pecking at on-screen letters with a D-pad LAUNCH APPS INSTANTLY • Open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Spotify and more with one tap CAST YOUR MEDIA • Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to the TV • Quick screen-mirroring guide built in BUILT FOR EVERYDAY USE • Auto-discovery finds TVs on your Wi-Fi automatically • Save and rename multiple TVs, mark favorites, and reconnect instantly • Clean, fast interface with Dark Mode and haptic feedback • Full iPhone and iPad support REMOTECAST PREMIUM Unlock the complete experience with a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription: • Unlimited remote control across all your devices • Full keyboard search and app shortcuts • Media casting and saved devices • Ad-free experience and premium themes HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open RemoteCast and tap to scan — your TV appears automatically. 3. Accept the on-screen pairing prompt on your TV (first time only). 4. Start controlling. RemoteCast is an independent universal remote app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Google, Sony, or any other manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Some features depend on your TV's model and network support. Subscription: Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. - Weekly Subscription - $9.99 - Monthly Subscription - $29.99 - Yearly Subscription - $59.99 Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://berngeinsltd.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://berngeinsltd.com/terms.html

About

Mood

Features
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Never know what to watch tonight? Mood-E finds the right movie based on how you actually feel, in just a few seconds. Stop scrolling endlessly through endless catalogs. Pick your current emotion, what you want from the movie (laugh, cry, reflect, escape) and your favorite era: Mood-E suggests up to 15 movies tailored to you, with trailers that play right inside the app in your language. How it works Three quick and simple steps: emotion, goal, era. No endless questionnaires, no sign-up. Open the app, answer, and in an instant you have your personalized list of suggestions. In Theaters and Trending See what's playing in theaters near you, with a direct link to Apple Maps to find the most convenient cinema. In the Trending section you'll find the most popular movies of the moment, so you never miss what everyone is talking about. TV Shows with Premium With the Premium subscription you unlock the TV Shows section: popular, airing today, on-air and top-rated series, with streaming platforms and next episode date. Follow your favorite shows and get an alert on the day new episodes air. Your list, yours only Save movies to your watchlist or mark them as watched: everything stays on your device, with no account and no cloud to manage. Movies you've already seen are never suggested again, so every recommendation stays fresh. Quizzes and Diary Test yourself with movie quizzes and keep track of your movie nights: in the Diary you find the films you planned, the ones you have watched and your memories, and one tap reopens any movie's page. Always up to date Turn on notifications so you never miss new releases and the theatrical release days of the movies you care about. Made to fit you Available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese with instant language switching. Customize the interface with 6 color palettes and choose between light and dark theme. Mood-E is free, with ads. Movie data is provided by TMDB; this app is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Download Mood-E and stop wasting time choosing: tonight you'll watch the right one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RemoCast4 screens
Mood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RemoCast at 16.0 against Mood's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. RemoCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Mood sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoCast ships an update every 2 months, Mood monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ¡ 5 level
RemoCast versus Mood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoCastMood
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBerngeins LimitedGourbergnine Rodrigue KAMBIRE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RemoCast

Subscriptions3
  • Remote weekly$9.997 Days
  • Remote Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Remote Yearly$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Mood

Subscriptions1
  • Mood-E Premium$5.001 Month

Questions

Is RemoCast free?
RemoCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mood free?
Mood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RemoCast or Mood have ads?
Both RemoCast and Mood show ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoCast or Mood?
RemoCast ships an update every 2 months, and Mood monthly. Most recently, RemoCast was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mood on October 25, 2026.

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