{"id":3180,"date":"2023-05-10T12:51:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T12:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=3180"},"modified":"2023-12-18T10:14:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:14:55","slug":"best-chromecast-app-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Chromecast App for iPhone: 8 Best Options to Choose From"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#1_docast\" title=\"1. DoCast\">1. DoCast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#2_google_home\" title=\"2. Google Home\">2. Google Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#3_replica\" title=\"3. Replica\">3. Replica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#4_tv_cast_chromecast\" title=\"4. TV Cast Chromecast\">4. TV Cast Chromecast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#5_web_video_cast\" title=\"5. Web Video Cast\">5. Web Video Cast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#6_screen_mirroring_on_chromecast\" title=\"6. Screen Mirroring on Chromecast\">6. Screen Mirroring on Chromecast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#7_smart_view_tv\" title=\"7. Smart View TV\">7. Smart View TV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#8_iwebtv\" title=\"8. iWebTV\">8. iWebTV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#how_to_pick_a_chromecast_app_for_your_iphone\" title=\"How to Pick a Chromecast App for Your iPhone\">How to Pick a Chromecast App for Your iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-chromecast-app-iphone\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The iPhone is capable of casting and mirroring its content to a smart TV through AirPlay. But if you don\u2019t have an AirPlay-enabled TV, using a Chromecast is a perfectly good alternative. However, this requires a Chromecast App iOS to help your iPhone communicate with the media streaming device. Keep on reading as we review eight of the best iPhone apps for Chromecast on the App Store to help you pick one for your needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 m-b-25\">\r\n<iframe width=\"1519\" height=\"586\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/49UsXRWit8o?si=sW5VIVb0Q6gGdLWg\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-forms allow-scripts allow-pointer-lock allow-same-origin allow-top-navigation allow-presentation\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_docast\"><\/span>1. DoCast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DoCast is a <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/docast-cast-and-mirror-to-tv\/id6446948344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free Chromecast app for iPhone<\/a> built specifically for Chromecast devices and TVs with Chromecast built-in, including Android TVs. With a few taps, you can select your Chromecast, choose HD-quality streaming, and have your iPhone\u2019s screen mirrored on your TV with extremely low latency. Furthermore, DoCast also allows you to cast photos and videos from your iPhone to a bigger screen with ease.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-7097\" title=\"A combined picture, with DoCast on the App Store on the left, and a Chromecast selected in DoCast on the right.\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/docast-collage-990x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A combined picture, with DoCast on the App Store on the left, and a Chromecast selected in DoCast on the right.\" width=\"580\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>DoCast\u2019s screen mirroring and casting features are available for free right off the bat. However, you only get 15 minutes of free mirroring and 3 minutes of free casting. You can get unlimited access to the app for $1.25 per month (paid annually), and there is a 7-day free trial available. And so far, the app has managed to score a 5-star rating on the App Store.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3684\" title=\"DoCast QR code\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/docast-qr-code.png\" alt=\"DoCast QR code\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free mirroring and casting<\/li>\n<li>HD-quality video streaming<\/li>\n<li>Supreme latency when mirroring or casting<\/li>\n<li>A 7-day free trial is available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>3 minutes of casting on the free version<\/li>\n<li>No built-in player for web videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<li>$3.99 monthly<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0$14.99 yearly<\/li>\n<li>$19.99 lifetime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id6446948344?pt=119741298&amp;ct=i-best-chromecast-app-iphone&amp;mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>In sum, DoCast is our favorite Chromecast app for iPhone, allowing you to not only <a href=\"https:\/\/mac.eltima.com\/docast-stream-mirror\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mirror your iPhone screen<\/a> but also stream photos, videos, and music with ease and virtually zero latency issues. While the free version only allows limited streaming, mirroring, and casting time, it\u2019s still ad-free, which is a rare find. And if you decide to upgrade to the premium version, you\u2019ll find its paid plans rather flexible and affordable.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Use DoCast<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/docast-cast-and-mirror-to-tv\/id6446948344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download DoCast<\/a> from the App Store.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-7094\" title=\"Download DoCast from the App Store\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/docast-app-dlna-493x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Download DoCast from the App Store\" width=\"290\" height=\"603\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, make sure your Chromecast device and iPhone are connected to the <strong>same Wi-Fi network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Once installed, open the DoCast app and select your <strong>Chromecast device<\/strong> from the list of devices it detects.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-7098\" title=\"Select your Chromecast device in DoCast\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-your-chromecast-device-docast.jpg\" alt=\"Select your Chromecast device in DoCast\" width=\"290\" height=\"592\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the next screen, you can choose to either <strong>mirror your screen<\/strong>, <strong>stream music<\/strong>, <strong>photos<\/strong>, or <strong>videos<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-7099\" title=\"The main dashboard in DoCast\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/choose-mirror-screen-docast.jpg\" alt=\"The main dashboard in DoCast\" width=\"290\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Let\u2019s say you chose to mirror your screen, the process is very simple. DoCast will show you different settings that you can adjust according to your streaming preferences (such as <strong>sound settings<\/strong>, <strong>video playback quality<\/strong>, and <strong>screen orientation<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the <strong>Start mirroring button<\/strong> once you are satisfied with the settings.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-7101\" title=\"Tap on the Start mirroring button in DoCast\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tap-the-start-mirroring-button-docast.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on the Start mirroring button in DoCast\" width=\"290\" height=\"597\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, tap <strong>Start Broadcast<\/strong> to allow DoCast to mirror your iPhone\u2019s screen to your Chromecast-enabled TV.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-7100\" title=\"Tap on the Start Broadcast button in DoCast\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tap-start-broadcast-docast.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on the Start Broadcast button in DoCast\" width=\"290\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_google_home\"><\/span>2. Google Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Google Home app allows you to link your iPhone with your Chromecast, enabling you to control the Chromecast using your phone. Best of all, you can even play media (i.e., videos, music, photos, and podcasts) from your iPhone to a TV using cast-enabled apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and Photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3182\" title=\"A combined picture, with Google Home on the App Store on the left, and a Chromecast selected in Google Home on the right.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chromecast-app-for-iPhone-1-min.png\" alt=\"A combined picture, with Google Home on the App Store on the left, and a Chromecast selected in Google Home on the right.\" width=\"580\" height=\"581\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This Google Chromecast app for iPhone is also available on Android and iPad \u2013 and the app is free to use. However, if you\u2019re going to use it to cast content from apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, you\u2019ll have to pay for those subscriptions. The Google Home app has a <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-home\/id680819774?see-all=reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rating<\/a> of 4.5 out of 5 stars on the App Store based on over 700K reviews, with many reviews focused on its smart home capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the pros and cons of the Google Home app:<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can use the app to change the Chromecast\u2019s settings<\/li>\n<li>You can use Google Home to stream media from cast-enabled iOS apps on your iPhone to your TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can\u2019t broadcast media to Chromecast from apps that aren\u2019t cast-enabled<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s no screen mirroring option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Overall, if you are looking for an app to control your Chromecast and cast media from iPhone to TV, Google Home is a good option. If you want screen mirroring, you might want to combine it with another app that has that capability.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Use Google Home<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download Google Home from the App Store.<\/li>\n<li>Once installed, launch the app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>+ icon<\/strong> on the top-left corner.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3882\" title=\"Tap the plus icon in Google Home\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-the-plus-icon-in-google-home-app-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tap the plus icon in Google Home\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, tap <strong>Set up device<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3878\" title=\"Tap set up device in Google Home\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-set-up-device-in-google-home-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tap set up device in Google Home\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>New devices<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3877\" title=\"Select New devices in Google Home\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-new-devices-in-google-home-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Select New devices in Google Home\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>Next button<\/strong> (bottom right) to grant Google Home your <strong>Location access<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3883\" title=\"Tap next to grant location access in Google Home\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-next-to-grant-location-access-in-google-home-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tap next to grant location access in Google Home\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Let Google Home search for your device(s).<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, make sure that your iPhone and Chromecast TV are on the <strong>same Wi-Fi network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, open any streaming app of your choice (such as Netflix or YouTube). It must support the Chromecasting function.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>casting button<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3885\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-the-casting-button-in-the-streaming-app-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tap the casting button in the streaming app\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>device<\/strong> you want to cast to.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3879\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-the-device-to-cast-to-in-the-streaming-app-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"select the device to cast to in the streaming app\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Give it a few seconds while it connects to your Chromecast device. <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3884\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/streaming-app-connecting-to-chromecast-device-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"streaming app connecting to chromecast device\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Finally, play the video of your choice, and your Chromecast TV will start streaming it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_replica\"><\/span>3. Replica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Replica is a screen mirroring and Chromecast iPhone app that allows you to view your iPhone\u2019s screen on the TV via a Chromecast. That way, you can broadcast media, from videos and photos to social media content and slideshow presentations, from apps on your phone to your TV.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3183\" title=\"A combined picture, with Replica on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of Replica with the Chromecast connected on the right.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chromecast-app-for-iPhone-2-min.png\" alt=\"A combined picture, with Replica on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of Replica with the Chromecast connected on the right.\" width=\"580\" height=\"587\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Replica is only available on the App Store for iOS, and it also works well on iPad. There\u2019s a free version of this Chromecast iPhone app available, which has ads and some restrictions, such as 15 minutes of casting and a watermark. You can upgrade to the premium version for $2.50 per month. The app has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on the App Store.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the pros and cons of Replica:<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can use screen mirroring to broadcast a variety of apps to your TV screen<\/li>\n<li>The browser function allows you to mirror your iPhone\u2019s screen to a web browser without Chromecast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can\u2019t screen mirror media from copyright-protected apps<\/li>\n<li>You can only cast for 15 minutes with the free version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free ($2.50 a month for Premium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>We think this Chromecast app iPhone is good for people who aren\u2019t concerned with streaming movies and series from subscription services from their iPhone to a TV. Rather, if you want to enjoy photos, videos, and slideshows from apps that aren\u2019t cast-enabled, Replica is a good choice.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Use Replica<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download Replica and open it once installed.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>OK<\/strong> to allow it to find and connect to the devices on your <strong>Wi-Fi network<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3887\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/download-replica-from-app-store-and-click-ok-to-allow-it-to-find-devices-948x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Download replica from app store and click ok to allow it to find devices\" width=\"580\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select your <strong>Chromecast<\/strong> from the list of devices that appear.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Start Broadcast<\/strong>, allowing Replica to cast everything on your iPhone screen to the Chromecast TV you have selected.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3888\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-start-broadcast-in-replica-473x1024.png\" alt=\"Tap start broadcast in replica\" width=\"290\" height=\"628\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_tv_cast_chromecast\"><\/span>4. TV Cast Chromecast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TV Cast Chromecast is a cast enabled app iPhone users can use to broadcast videos from the web through the built-in browser, as well as photos and videos from personal galleries. It also enables you to mirror your iPhone\u2019s screen, but you\u2019ll need to pay $3.99 to unlock this feature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3184\" title=\"A combined picture, with TV Cast Chromecast on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of TV Cast Chromecast with the main functions showing on the right.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chromecast-app-for-iPhone-3-min.png\" alt=\"A combined picture, with TV Cast Chromecast on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of TV Cast Chromecast with the main functions showing on the right.\" width=\"580\" height=\"590\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The free version, which is available for Android and iOS devices, lets you cast web videos all you want but limits the number of personal files you can stream. To unlock the full version of the app, it will cost you $6.99. The app currently holds a rating of 4 stars out of 5 based on 31K reviews App Store reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the pros and cons of TV Cast Chromecast:<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can cast web videos from various websites<\/li>\n<li>You can stream content with no noticeable lag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Apps and websites with copy-righted content won\u2019t show their videos<\/li>\n<li>The screen mirroring function is not free<\/li>\n<li>Casting media from your gallery is limited<\/li>\n<li>The ability to rewind and forward videos is locked behind a paywall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>A free version is available<\/li>\n<li>The Pro version costs $6.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>We would only recommend TV Cast Chromecast for Chromecasting web videos to your TV. However, even that is a bit hard to justify with the developers locking the Playbar behind a paywall. Those looking for free Chromecast apps iOS are better off looking elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Use TV Cast Chromecast<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download TV Cast Chromecast.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, ensure that your <strong>Chromecast device<\/strong> and <strong>iPhone<\/strong> are connected to the <strong>same Wi-Fi network<\/strong>. Open the app and tap the <strong>Personal Media option<\/strong> to case media files from your phone.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3890\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-personal-media-in-tv-cast-chromecast-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tap personal media in tv cast chromecast\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>Select Photos\u2026<\/strong> or the <strong>Allow Access to All Photos option<\/strong>, depending on how you\u2019d like TV cast to access the files on your phone.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3891\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-select-photos-or-allow-access-to-all-photos-in-tv-cast-chromecast-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tap select photos or allow access to all photos in tv cast chromecast\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>photos<\/strong> or <strong>videos<\/strong> you want to cast, and they will appear on your Chromecast-enabled screen.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3893\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-the-photos-to-cast-using-tv-cast-chromecast-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Select the photos to cast using tv cast chromecast\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_web_video_cast\"><\/span>5. Web Video Cast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Web Video Cast focuses on one thing: casting web videos on your TV through your Chromecast (it also supports other media streaming devices). You enter the URL of the video you want to watch in the app\u2019s address bar, and when the webpage loads, it will detect the video and give you the option to play it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3185\" title=\"A combined picture, with Web Video Cast on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of Web Video Cast on the right.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chromecast-app-for-iPhone-4-min.png\" alt=\"A combined picture, with Web Video Cast on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of Web Video Cast on the right.\" width=\"580\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Web Video Cast is available on both Android and iOS, and you can use the free version forever. The paid version adds more features, such as an ad blocker, bookmarks, recent videos, and a custom homepage, for $4.99. According to the App Store reviews, the app holds a <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/web-video-cast-browser-to-tv\/id1400866497?see-all=reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rating<\/a> of 4.8 stars out of 5, based on 53K reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the pros and cons of Web Video Cast:<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can cast web videos from various websites to your TV<\/li>\n<li>Videos stream with no noticeable lag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Only for casting web videos with the built-in browser \u2013 no casting of personal media or screen mirroring<\/li>\n<li>Videos from sites with copy-righted content don\u2019t show<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>A free version is available<\/li>\n<li>The Pro version costs $4.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>We recommend this app if all you want to do is simply cast web videos on your TV using your Chromecast. It\u2019s easy to use and does the basic functions of playing video well without the major core functions being paywalled.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Use Web Video Cast<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download Web Video Cast from the App Store and launch the app.<\/li>\n<li>From the list of available devices, select your <strong>Chromecast<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3896\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-your-chromecast-device-in-web-video-cast-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Select your Chromecast device in Web video cast\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now you\u2019ll be ready to start casting your videos.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3897\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ready-to-start-casting-your-media-notification-on-chromecast-device-1024x613.jpg\" alt=\"ready to start casting your media notification on chromecast device\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Play a <strong>video<\/strong> in the mobile app, which acts as a browser, and the same video will be cast on the Chromecast.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3895\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/play-a-video-in-web-video-cast-app-473x1024.png\" alt=\"play a video in web video cast app\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Just note that this app is riddled with really creepy ads that stick to the screen for a few seconds and compel you to click them.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3894\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ads-in-web-video-cast-app-473x1024.png\" alt=\"ads in web video cast app\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_screen_mirroring_on_chromecast\"><\/span>6. Screen Mirroring on Chromecast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Screen Mirroring on Chromecast lets you stream videos and photos from your favorite apps, personal gallery, or the web onto your TV through your Chromecast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3186\" title=\"A combined picture, with Screen Mirroring on Chromecast on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of Screen Mirroring on Chromecast with the Chromecast connected on the right.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chromecast-app-for-iPhone-5-min.png\" alt=\"A combined picture, with Screen Mirroring on Chromecast on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of Screen Mirroring on Chromecast with the Chromecast connected on the right.\" width=\"580\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The app is available only on iOS, and you get the premium version starting from $2.49 per month, which removes ads and enables the playback of videos at 1080p. However, you can purchase a life license for $24.99. Screen Mirroring on Chromecast has 437 App Store reviews, with an average of 3.7 out of 5 stars.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the pros and cons of Screen Mirroring on Chromecast:<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>It does a good job streaming media from phone to Chromecast with sound<\/li>\n<li>The free version has no limitations on the length of time you can stream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Can\u2019t watch videos from copy-righted apps when mirroring<\/li>\n<li>Some users may experience lag when playing videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free ($2.49 a month for Premium)<\/li>\n<li>The Lifetime subscription costs $24.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>We would recommend Screen Mirroring on Chromecast for unlimited screen mirroring and streaming with the free version. However, with the lag that some users have reported, it might not be ideal for streaming video games or anything that requires real-time interaction.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Use Screen Mirroring on Chromecast<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download Screen Mirroring on Chromecast from the App Store.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your <strong>iPhone<\/strong> and the <strong>Chromecast TV<\/strong> are on the <strong>same Wi-Fi network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and tap <strong>your TV name<\/strong> under the <strong>Select your TV section<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3919\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/screen-mirroring-on-chromecast-app-connect-device-506x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on your Chromecast device \" width=\"290\" height=\"587\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once your iPhone is connected to the TV via the app, you will see the AirBeamTV logo on your TV screen, followed by a <strong>You are now connected message<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now tap <strong>Next Step &gt; Allow Notifications &gt; Allow<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Press the button above <strong>Select Mirror Chromecast<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then tap <strong>Mirror Chromecast &gt; Start Broadcast<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, your entire iPhone screen will reflect on your TV.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_smart_view_tv\"><\/span>7. Smart View TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Smart View TV is a feature-rich Chromecast iOS app. On top of allowing you to mirror and cast videos and photos from your library and the web, you can also cast IPTV channels. However, you will still need an IPTV subscription.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3187\" title=\"A combined picture, with Smart View TV on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of Smart View TV with the Chromecast connected on the right.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chromecast-app-for-iPhone-6-min.png\" alt=\"A combined picture, with Smart View TV on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of Smart View TV with the Chromecast connected on the right.\" width=\"580\" height=\"588\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The app is only available on iOS, and the premium version starts from $1.67 a month to unlock features like casting IPTV, YouTube, web videos, and web images. You can also pay for a lifetime license for $39.99. The app has 22K <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/screen-mirror-smart-view-cast\/id1529106085?see-all=reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ratings<\/a> on the App Store, averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the pros and cons of Smart View TV:<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>The app offers a range of casting options, on top of screen mirroring<\/li>\n<li>The app allows you to stream IPTV channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>The lifetime subscription is expensive<\/li>\n<li>The screen mirroring is limited in the free version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free ($1.67 a month for Premium)<\/li>\n<li>The Lifetime subscription costs $39.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you are looking to steam IPTV, which includes sports, news, movies, TV series, and lifestyle channels, Smart View Cast is the best option.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Use Smart View TV<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download, install, and launch the Smart View TV app on your phone.<\/li>\n<li>In Smart View TV, select the <strong>Screen Mirroring option<\/strong> at the top.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3900\" title=\"Tap on the Screen Mirroring tile in Smart View TV\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-screen-mirroring-in-smart-view-cast-509x1024.png\" alt=\"Tap on the Screen Mirroring tile in Smart View TV\" width=\"290\" height=\"584\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now click on the link that says <strong>Connect to PC\/Tablet\/Other<\/strong> at the bottom of the screen.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3904\" title=\"Tap on the Connect to PC\/Tablet\/Other link in Smart View TV\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-connect-to-pc-tablet-other-in-smart-view-cast-509x1024.png\" alt=\"Tap on the Connect to PC\/Tablet\/Other link in Smart View TV\" width=\"290\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Press the <strong>square button<\/strong> located in the lower section of the screen.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3905\" title=\"Tap on the red button to start mirroring in Smart View TV\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-the-mirroring-button-in-smart-view-cast-508x1024.png\" alt=\"Tap on the red button to start mirroring in Smart View TV\" width=\"290\" height=\"585\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Start Broadcast<\/strong> in the pop-up window.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3901\" title=\"Tap on the Start Broadcast button in Smart View TV\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tap-start-broadcast-in-smart-view-cast-473x1024.png\" alt=\"Tap on the Start Broadcast button in Smart View TV\" width=\"290\" height=\"628\" \/><\/li>\n<li>A yellow pop-up will appear in the Smart View TV app with a link. Enter this <strong>link<\/strong> in the browser of the device you wish to share your screen with.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3903\" title=\"Mirroring URL in Smart View TV\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mirroring-url-in-smart-view-cast-app-1024x567.png\" alt=\"Mirroring URL in Smart View TV\" width=\"1625\" height=\"900\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once the connection is successful, press <strong>Continue<\/strong> in the pop-up. To end the session, go back to Smart View TV, select <strong>Screen Mirroring<\/strong>, tap the <strong>gray button<\/strong> at the bottom, and choose <strong>Stop Broadcasting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_iwebtv\"><\/span>8. iWebTV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>iWebTV is essentially a web browser with a casting function. You can cast pretty much any website onto your TV screen. If the website has videos or music that isn\u2019t copyright-protected you can play it and enjoy it on your TV through the Chromecast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3188\" title=\"A combined picture, with iWebTV on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of iWebTV on the right.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chromecast-app-for-iPhone-7-min.png\" alt=\"A combined picture, with iWebTV on the App Store on the left, and the homepage of iWebTV on the right.\" width=\"580\" height=\"592\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is an iOS-only app, and the paid version will cost you $0.99 per month, giving you access to premium features such as the ad blocker, desktop mode, and HD auto-select. You can get the premium version forever for $6.99. And if you look at the reviews on the App Store, iWebTV is averaging 4.6 stars out of 5 based on 52K <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/iwebtv-cast-web-videos-to-tv\/id999462129?see-all=reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ratings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>The app allows you to cast websites to your TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>There\u2019s no screen mirroring option<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s no option to cast personal photos and videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free ($0.99 a month for Premium)<\/li>\n<li>The Lifetime subscription costs $6.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>iWebTV will do the trick when you just want to browse the web on the TV using your iPhone. But the lack of screen mirroring and casting of personal videos and photos means you can\u2019t use this app by itself for Chromecasting on iPhone.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Use iWebTV<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download <strong>iWebTV<\/strong> from the App Store.<\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>iPhone<\/strong> and <strong>Chromecast<\/strong> should be connected to the <strong>same Wi-Fi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the <strong>URL of the web video<\/strong> you want to cast.<\/li>\n<li>Open the iWebTV app and paste the copied link onto it.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3909\" title=\"Paste an URL of the video in address bar in the iWebTV\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/paste-a-url-in-the-iwebtv-address-bar-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Paste an URL of the video in address bar in the iWebTV\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>Play button<\/strong> to start playing the video.<\/li>\n<li>Now, tap the <strong>Cast button<\/strong> that appears on the lower end of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Select your desired <strong>Chromecast device<\/strong> from the list of devices that appear.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3907\" title=\"Select your Chromecast device in iWebTV\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-your-chromecast-device-in-iwebtv-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Select your Chromecast device in iWebTV\" width=\"290\" height=\"627\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Finally, your web video will start streaming on your Chromecast-enabled TV.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_pick_a_chromecast_app_for_your_iphone\"><\/span>How to Pick a Chromecast App for Your iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macgasm.net\/ios\/chromecast-app-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best Chromecast apps for iOS<\/a> let you cast your photos and videos on your TV. That way, you can watch on a bigger screen, which can come in handy if you want to enjoy them with others in the room. While the ability to cast movies and series from apps like Netflix and Hulu is nice, it is not necessary since many modern smart TVs come with their versions of these apps.<\/p>\n<p>Screen Mirroring is also another important feature when looking for the best apps for Chromecast iPhone, as it will allow you to broadcast from apps that aren\u2019t cast-enabled, such as Facebook and TikTok. It can also come in handy when illustrating steps on your iPhone. Playing web videos is also a plus since you can play media from websites like YouTube, Vimeo, and TedTalk.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of Chromecast apps for the iPhone on the App Store. As you can see, no one app does everything, meaning you might have to use about two of them to make use of your Chromecast to the fullest when using an iPhone. To that end, Google Home will help you set up and stream content from cast-enabled apps, while you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/mac.eltima.com\/docast-stream-mirror\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DoCast for screen mirroring<\/a> and streaming on your TV.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                Is there a Chromecast app for iPhone?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, there are several <a href=\"https:\/\/onmac.net\/chromecast-mirror-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS apps Chromecast<\/a> you can download on the App Store, such as DoCast, Google Home, Replica, iWebTV, and Smart View Cast.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" 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