# VERSA CONTROL vs Chromecaster

The clearest difference is rating: Chromecaster at 4.1 against VERSA CONTROL's 3.3. Chromecaster also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). VERSA CONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chromecaster sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. VERSA CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chromecaster holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromecaster has 16K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of VERSA CONTROL's written reviews are positive against 10% of Chromecaster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VERSA CONTROL ships an update every 6 months, Chromecaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VERSA CONTROL | Chromecaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versa-control/id972109756/reviews) | **[4.1 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromecaster-get-streaming-tv/id1474236946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **15.6% of reviews** | 9.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Satel sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423154776) | [TV Cast Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626984840) |

## What reviewers say

### VERSA CONTROL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versa-control/id972109756)

Remotely monitor and control your alarm system from anywhere. Arm or disarm the system, manage devices, check for issues, and view event logs. Receive real-time notifications about your system's status.

**Highlights:** Remote arm/disarm, Device control, Trouble checking and clearing, Event log viewing, Real-time PUSH notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chromecaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromecaster-get-streaming-tv/id1474236946)

Stream web videos, photos, and music from your device to your TV. Enjoy your media on the big screen with HD and 4K quality. Offers full playback controls and cloud integration for easy access to your content.

**Highlights:** Stream & Cast to TV in HD, 4K, Connect and control media playback, Full playback controls, Cast from Camera Roll, Cast from Dropbox & Google Drive, Web video streamer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Useful for casting photos and videos
- 👍 Easy to connect to Chromecast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 💰 Overly aggressive upselling of premium features
- 🚫 Limited functionality without paying for premium
- 🤔 Unclear if it's an official Google product

**Reported bugs**

- Screen mirroring issues, especially with audio
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Subscription management and cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cast from more apps beyond YouTube
- Landscape mode support for screen mirroring
- Better remote control integration for streaming devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VERSA CONTROL free?

VERSA CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chromecaster free?

Chromecaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VERSA CONTROL or Chromecaster?

Chromecaster is rated higher. VERSA CONTROL averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Chromecaster averages 4.1 from 16K ratings.

### Do VERSA CONTROL or Chromecaster have ads?

Chromecaster shows ads; VERSA CONTROL does not.

### Which is updated more often, VERSA CONTROL or Chromecaster?

VERSA CONTROL ships an update every 6 months, and Chromecaster every 2 months. Most recently, VERSA CONTROL was updated on October 14, 2026 and Chromecaster on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*