CanvasView vs CastOn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CanvasView
Instantly preview your Adobe Photoshop designs on your iOS device in real-time. This app eliminates tedious file transfers, allowing you to see your work in context and ensure pixel-perfect mockups.
- Live, real-time Photoshop canvas mirroring
- Pixel-perfect mockups on iOS devices
- Seamless integration with Adobe Photoshop
- Eliminates manual file transfers
- Wireless project syncing
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CanvasView – Live Preview for Adobe Photoshop® CanvasView is the ultimate companion app for Adobe Photoshop®, designed specifically for creative professionals and designers. Whether you're crafting mockups for mobile apps or refining your designs, CanvasView makes it easy to preview your work in stunning detail directly on your iOS device. With CanvasView, you can see your designs as they’re meant to be experienced—on the actual device. Say goodbye to guesswork and tedious file transfers. This app connects seamlessly to Photoshop® through the built-in Remote Connection, keeping your canvas in perfect sync between your computer and your device. Why Choose CanvasView? - Live, Real-Time Previews: Instantly mirror your Photoshop canvas on your iPhone or iPad without delays. - Pixel-Perfect Mockups: See every detail of your design in real-world context. - Seamless Photoshop Integration: Effortlessly connect to Adobe Photoshop® using Remote Connection. - No More File Transfers: Eliminate the need for emailing or manually transferring images. Perfect for UI/UX designers, digital artists, and anyone looking to elevate their creative workflow, CanvasView helps you focus on what matters most: achieving flawless designs and delivering exceptional results. Key Features - Instant Device Previews: Preview your work in real time as you edit in Photoshop. - Wireless Connection: Sync your projects seamlessly—no cables required. - Optimized for iOS Devices: Designed for iPhones and iPads with accurate color representation. - Effortless Setup: Connect to Photoshop in just a few steps and start working immediately. Transform your design process with CanvasView and experience the convenience of live previews. Download now and make every detail count.
CastOn
Easily share your iPhone screen with others on a larger display. Stream photos, videos, browser content, or even use it as a live camera feed. Features a collaborative whiteboard for shared creativity.
- Screen mirroring for all iPhone content
- Cast photos and videos to TV
- Interactive whiteboard mode
- Live camera streaming to TV
- Browser mirroring for shared browsing
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Meet CastOn—the screen-mirroring app that puts your iPhone on the big screen with a single tap. Still squinting at a tiny iPhone screen while everyone crowds around? CastOn wirelessly connects to your Smart TV over WiFi, so you can share TikTok, YouTube, photos, and more without passing your phone around. No cables, no setup headaches—just tap and go big. Perfect for movie nights, family gatherings, or game nights, CastOn turns every moment into one worth sharing. With CastOn, you can: • Turn solo scrolling into something everyone can enjoy. Instantly stream TikTok, YouTube, and personal media on any Smart TV and share your favorite content on the big screen. • Upgrade your game nights. Give board games a modern twist with an interactive Whiteboard that turns your television into a virtual playground for unforgettable fun with family and friends. • Find movies you'll love faster. Let AI recommend and cast movies tailored to your interests, so movie night starts in seconds—no long searches required. • Bring live events to your living room. Watch live streams and local events on your main screen and feel closer to the action as it unfolds. • Enjoy lag-free mirroring, every time. Broadcast crisp HD video and audio straight to your TV in a single tap, with perfect synchronization and zero delays. • Keep your data private. Local network streaming mirrors your screen directly to your TV, keeping your personal data on your devices—not on our servers. SCREEN MIRRORING Mirror your entire iPhone to your TV in real time—TikTok feeds, YouTube videos, your browser, and more. Full HD, perfect sync, zero delays. PHOTO & VIDEO CAST Send your camera roll straight to the TV without handing your phone around. Birthday moments, travel snaps, funny clips—right there for everyone to see. You can still check messages and use your phone while casting. WHITEBOARD Draw on your iPhone and watch it appear on your TV instantly. Sketch out a party plan, brainstorm a project, or play tic-tac-toe with the kids. The bigger the canvas, the bolder the ideas. LIVE STREAM Turn your iPhone into a live camera feed for your TV. Monitor another room, keep tabs on your pets, or stream local events and live happenings straight to your living room screen. AI MOVIE PICKS Not sure what to watch? CastOn's AI recommends movies based on your taste and casts them instantly—so movie night starts the moment you're ready. Download CastOn now and turn every shared moment into a big-screen experience! FAQ Q: Do I need cables or special equipment? A: No. Just connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network—that's all it takes. Q: Is the mirroring smooth and high-quality? A: Yes. CastOn streams crisp HD video and audio over your local network with no lag. Q: Is my personal data safe? A: Absolutely. All streaming happens locally between your devices, so your data never passes through our servers. UNLIMITED ACCESS Subscribe for unlimited access to all app features. Subscriptions are billed automatically based on your selected plan. By using CastOn, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://epicscale.io/mirror_ios/privacy https://epicscale.io/mirror_ios/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CastOn at 4.5 against CanvasView's 3.3. CastOn also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). CanvasView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. CastOn sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CanvasView asks for nothing beyond the download.
CastOn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CastOn has 5.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of CanvasView's written reviews are positive against 36% of CastOn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CanvasView ships an update every 3 months, CastOn every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CanvasView | CastOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) | 4.5 (5.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 36.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 5.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #167 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gary Law | EpicScale Inc |
Customer experience
CanvasView
CastOn
Bugs and requests
CanvasView
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CastOn
Reported bugs
2 issues- Doesn't cast iPhone to LG tv
- Unsuccessful screen sharing
Requested features
1 request- Sound transfer to TV
In-app purchases
CanvasView
No in-app purchases
CastOn
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly Plan$6.997 Days
- Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
- Annually Plan$29.991 Year
- Annually Plan$39.991 Year
- Lifetime access$1.99
- Lifetime access$4.99
Questions
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