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Chromecast App for iPhone: Choosing the Best One (2024 Edition)

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Updated on: November 17, 2024
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If you want to unlock the full functionality of your Chromecast, understanding the best Chromecast iOS app options can make all the difference. There are a number of different applications that allow you to cast video and other media to your screen using your Chromecast device. So which is best? We explore in this guide.

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Best Chromecast Apps for iPhone to Stream and Mirror (UPDATED)

1. DoCast

DoCast is an essential tool because it expands your iPhone’s capabilities even further, allowing you to connect with smart TVs that don’t support AirPlay. While it enables you to mirror your iPhone on a Chromecast device, the features go well beyond mirroring. 

With DoCast, you can cast downloaded, non-DRM-protected music and your favorite videos and photos. Plus, cast or mirror to your favorite devices in high definition and without delays. These features allow you to share everything from video games to social media apps and everything in between. 

DoCast offers support for popular TV devices, such as streaming content to a FireStick, Roku, and other DLNA-enabled smart TVs. Upgrading to premium is only $9.99 per month, but we recommend grabbing the $44.99 lifetime subscription, which is more affordable than other alternatives.  

Download DoCast on your favorite devices, including iPad. Mirroring iPad to Chromecast using DoCast is easier than ever, and you get the same features as you do with the iPhone version of the app.

DoCast app interface

Pros

  • Simple layout for easy screen mirroring
  • Virtually no delay
  • HD video quality for streaming and casting
  • Free trial version

Cons

  • No in-app browser

How to Stream to Chromecast From an iPhone

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You can cast videos from your iPhone to Chromecast with the help of a compatible app or a third-party app such as DoCast. Before you begin streaming, you have to set up Chromecast with Google Home. Once you’ve done that, you’re ready to start using Chromecast with iPhone.

DoCast QR code

Step-by-step guide

Here’s how to stream to Chromecast using DoCast:

1. On your iPhone, open DoCast: Cast to Chromecast TV after downloading it from the App Store.

DoCast app for iPhone on the App Store

2. The app will search for Chromecast devices. This is where you have to make sure your iPhone is on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV.

3. To connect to Chromecast, tap your device once it’s been discovered.

Tap on your Chromecast device in DoCast

4. On the main screen of the app, tap Videos if you want to stream videos or Screen if you want to mirror your iPhone’ screen.

The main screen of the DoCast app

5. Before you begin mirroring, you’ll see some options on your iPhone. Configure the settings according to your preferences.

Screen mirroring configuration screen on the DoCast app

6. Tap the button above Start mirroring.

7. Now tap Start Broadcast to start mirroring.

Broadcasting iPhone's screen via DoCast

💻 Compatibility: iOS (iPhone and iPad)

💰 Pricing:

• $6.99 per week
• $9.99 per month
• $29.99 per year
• $44.99 lifetime

⭐️ Our Rating: 5.0

Our thoughts on DoCast: “DoCast is the perfect mirror solution for iPhone users with Chromecast — it works, it’s affordable, and it’s simple to use.” 

2. Google Home

It makes sense to use Google Home if you have a Chromecast. It is effectively the companion app for your device and allows you to stream video as well as photos and even presentations to your screen. On top of this, you can control the Chromecast device best with the Home app. It can communicate with the device and makes it simple to name the device, set up different Wi-Fi networks, and more.

As it is made and operated by Google, the Google Home app is also regularly updated and improved. There is a lot on the app, with a variety of different settings to control everything from your lights to your heater, which may be just what you want, or it may be overwhelming.

Google Home app interface

Pros

  • The Chromecast iPhone app is regularly updated with bug fixes
  • Easily cast photos and other media to your Chromecast
  • Free

Cons

  • Can be overwhelming with options to control many things in the home

💻 Compatibility: iOS (iPhone and iPad)

💰 Pricing: Free

⭐️ App Store Rating: 4.0

Google Home is a way to manage all compatible devices from your smartphone.
— User

3. TV Cast Chromecast

The TV Cast Chromecast app is free, but it comes with paid upgrades to release the full functionality. The app is a good way to stream both your personal media such as photos and videos on your phone, as well as streaming from websites. This app will not show a full website (it is not a mirroring app) but it will allow you to cast the video itself. It also has support for an ad blocker, so on sites where there are annoying videos, you can get rid of them, but this does come with a cost.

There are also upsell costs if you want to be able to display subtitles, and to save and sync your bookmarks between iOS devices on the app. The upgraded version allows you to cast from cloud storage options like Dropbox, too. The app works with Chromecast 1, 2, and Ultra and on devices with Google Cast or Chromecast built-in.

TV Cast Chromecast app interface

Pros

  • Free to download and use basic functions
  • Ad-blocker support
  • Tips and tutorials included in the app
  • Add-ons can provide a remote control function

Cons

  • You have to pay to unlock the full functionality
  • The navigation is a little clunky

💻 Compatibility: iOS (iPhone and iPad)

💰 Pricing: Free ($6.99 for Premium)

⭐️ App Store Rating: 4.0

Thought it was just "ok" until I realized you could buy an add on to fast forward, pause, rewind, now I think it's great!
— User

4. Screen Mirroring on Chromecast

This is one of the top Google Chromecast iOS apps for mirroring the whole screen of your device, not just casting videos. Screen Mirroring on Chromecast allows you to quickly connect to the device and show what is on your screen, whether it is a presentation, a collection of photos, or a video playing on a browser.

The app does have DRM protection which means that you are not always going to be able to play from sources like Disney Plus or Netflix, even if you have paid for membership. It is free to download and use the basic functionality, but there is a paid subscription if you want to remove the watermark that will be cast on your screen.

Screen Mirroring on Chromecast app interface

Pros

  • Allows you to cast the whole screen of your device
  • Software is regularly updated

Cons

  • An annoying watermark is added to whatever you cast on the free plan
  • DRM protection on copyrighted content

💻 Compatibility: iOS (iPhone and iPad)

💰 Pricing: Free ($24.99 for Lifetime membership)

⭐️ App Store Rating: 3.7

You do need to pay, it doesn’t make sense otherwise because then you get stuck with a banner. But I say it’s well worth it. I’ve been able to watch several shows I would have not been able to otherwise.
— User

5. iWebTV: Cast Web Videos to TV

iWebTV is one of the best Chromecast apps iOS users can enjoy, as it has some good features that are not available for free on other apps, though it does put a banner at the bottom of the screen. iWebTV is different from the other apps on this list as it focuses more on streaming videos from sources such as video websites, rather than your own media, photos, and videos. In fact, it comes with a list of video sources as bookmarks where you can start looking for films and other media you can stream.

As well as working as an iPhone Chromecast app, this also works on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV (4th Gen), plus Samsung TVs if they are 2019 and later models. As well as streaming to all of these platforms, the app can block adverts too, meaning no annoying popups.

iWebTV: Cast Web Videos to TV app interface

Pros

  • Includes plenty of sources for videos
  • Can block ads on videos

Cons

  • Has a banner at the bottom of the screen if you don’t buy PRO
  • Not easy to play your own media

💻 Compatibility: iOS (iPhone and iPad)

💰 Pricing: Free ($6.99 for PRO)

⭐️ App Store Rating: 4.6

I've had it for 3+ years now, I've never had to pay a dime for the services. It blocks every single pop-up ad for any and all websites the internet has to offer.
— User

6. Screen Mirror・Smart View Cast

Screen Mirror・Smart View Cast is a Chromecast app iOS users tend to enjoy due to the fact that it is particularly fast. This means that as well as mirroring media such as videos from your phone, you may also be able to use it for games from your phone.

As a screen mirroring app, it also has some other uses such as showcasing presentations on a big screen or even taking your video calls on a television. The app works with a variety of different Smart TVs and streaming devices, meaning modern Chromecasts can be used with the Screen Mirror app.

There are some downsides, and while you can stream media from your own device with ease if you want to stream videos from the web then you will need to pay for the premium version of this software, and it is more expensive than some of the other options.

Screen Mirror・Smart View Cast app interface

Pros

  • Reliably works with a variety of different devices and smart TVs
  • Can cast presentations and media from your device quickly

Cons

  • Doesn’t allow you to cast from web sources without paying for premium
  • Not the cheapest upgrades and in-app purchases

💻 Compatibility: iOS (iPhone and iPad)

💰 Pricing: Free (Paid upgrades up to $39.99)

⭐️ App Store Rating: 4.7

This app is the first that allowed me to connect to Roku! Looking forward to using it!
— User

7. Replica​

Replica is a great app that allows you to stream video, presentations, photographs, and more from your iPhone to a Smart TV, or Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick, or other smart devices.

Replica allows you to choose how you wish to stream. A lot of the Chromecast iPhone app options on the market either allow you to stream videos or your whole screen, but with Replica, you can do either with ease.

While the app itself gives great results, some content from the likes of Apple TV, Apple Music, Netflix, or Amazon Prime Video might be blocked due to copyright protection.

Replica app interface

Pros

  • Works with Smart TVs and Chromecasts
  • Stream individual videos or your whole iPhone
  • One of the fastest streaming apps

Cons

  • You need to pay for premium to unlock all features

💻 Compatibility: iOS (iPhone and iPad)

💰 Pricing: Free ($49.99 for Lifetime Premium)

⭐️ App Store Rating: 4.3

A five-star app in my opinion. Hands down worth every penny. I was a little skeptical about it at first but once I learned of all of its features the screen recording being just the first intercom feature and the ability to see your own camera on the tv screen will leave you in astonishment. I will continue to recommend this app to everyone and keep my membership going as I am very excited for what more is coming. Awesome app!!!
— User

8. Web Video Cast | Browser to TV​

The Web Video Cast | Browser to TV app is another that grabs videos from a variety of different sources, and can then stream them straight to your Chromecast or another device. This is a solution for both finding the videos you wish to watch, and playing them with no annoying ads or popups. It is even capable of streaming videos with subtitles.

As this is not a screen mirroring app it is not suitable for things like showing off your messages or streaming presentations straight from your phone. Instead, it is all about the video content. There are even a variety of bookmarked sites set up within the app so you can find content to stream within seconds of opening it.

Web Video Cast | Browser to TV​ app interface

Pros

  • Easy to find a lot of visual content
  • Works with IPTV playlists and live streaming
  • Affordable premium upgrade

Cons

  • No screen mirroring function

💻 Compatibility: iOS (iPhone and iPad)

💰 Pricing: Free ($4.99 for Lifetime Premium)

⭐️ App Store Rating: 4.8

With this app, every video on every site is able to be cast to my TV. Whether it be NFL football or sermons available on certain sites. Almost anything you can think of is able to be from this browser simply cast onto any casting device in my home. I'm very happy and pleased with this app. It’s my go-to when I run into any video that doesn’t automatically provide the casting symbol like Netflix and Disney Plus. Do yourself a favor and pay the small one-time fee.
— User

Top Chromecast Apps for iPhone Compared

App name Screen mirroring with sound Offline media content streaming Online webcasting Compatible devices Free trial version Price
DoCast Yes Yes No iOS and iPadOS Yes $6.99 per week
$9.99 per month
$29.99 per year
$44.99 lifetime
Google Home No No Yes (only via compatible apps) iOS and iPadOS No (free app) Free
TV Cast Chromecast No Yes Yes iOS and iPadOS No $6.99 lifetime access
Screen Mirroring on Chromecast Yes Yes Yes iOS and iPadOS No $24.99 for lifetime membership
iWebTV: Cast Web Videos to TV No No Yes iOS and iPadOS Yes $6.99 lifetime access
Screen Mirror・Smart View Cast Yes Yes Yes (requires a premium subscription) iOS and iPadOS Yes Paid upgrades ranging from $9.99-$39.99
Replica Yes Yes Yes iOS and iPadOS Yes $49.99 for Lifetime Premium
Web Video Cast | Browser to TV No No Yes iOS and iPadOS No $4.99 for Lifetime Premium

How to Choose the Ideal Chromecast App for iPhone

If you are looking for the ideal app that can take video from your iPhone and cast it onto the big screen, you should consider a few of the most important factors. First and foremost, think about compatibility, and whether this will work with the Chromecast you have at home. All of the apps on this list are compatible.

You should also consider whether you wish to stream videos from websites, or whether you want an app that can do screen mirroring. Some of the apps out there don’t allow you to do both.

Whether the app forces a watermark is another big consideration. Nobody wants an annoying mark across the screen when they are trying to watch their favorite movies. Also consider the price of the upgrade to premium, which is usually how you remove this watermark.

Chromecast Compatible Streaming Apps for iPhone

After you’ve learned how to stream videos from your iPhone to your TV, you’re ready to start casting through an app. Note that you can only cast through an app that’s compatible with Google Chromecast. Most of them are free Chromecast apps for iPhone, but some may require a paid subscription.

Here’s a list of some of the most popular Chromecast-compatible apps:

  • ✅ Netflix
  • ✅ YouTube
  • ✅ HBO Max
  • ✅ Spotify
  • ✅ Hulu
  • ✅ Twitch
  • ✅ Disney+
  • ✅ SoundCloud
  • ✅ Google Photos

 

There are over 200 apps that allow you to Chromecast iPhone to TV natively. You can stream videos using these apps once you’ve set up Chromecast with the Google Home app.

Conclusion

Though the best Chromecast app for your iPhone depends on your specific needs, options including DoCast and Replica are very reliable and fast, and particularly good for those who want to stream local content from your iPhone. Both have a modern interface and always connect to the device in question without dropouts or annoying glitches.

Google Home is also brilliant, but it is packed with features you might not need if you are just dealing with video.

Frequently Asked Questions

The AirPlay function isn’t directly compatible with Chromecast, so there are a lot of different third-party apps that enable casting from iPhone and iOS devices.

While Google runs the Chromecast hardware and software, Apple has its own smart TV device called Apple TV. These devices are small, black set-top boxes that connect via HDMI and run via Wi-Fi or ethernet plug (if equipped). Apple TV uses the tvOS operating system and connects seamlessly with Apple products, expanding the ecosystem to cover all digital spaces. 

Though there isn’t one specific Chromecast app for iPhone, you can either use Google Home or you can use one of the many other options such as DoCast.

Using first-party apps like Netflix, Disney+, or ESPN+ is straightforward, requiring you to hop into your favorite app, find the content you want, and tap the casting button. If you want to mirror your iPhone screen or stream local content from your iPhone, you can use AirPlay. However, Chromecast devices require a third-party app. Download an app like DoCast, connect it to your network and devices, and cast or mirror directly from the home screen.

Yes, you can get Chromecast on iPhone. First, set it up with the Google Home app and then use a third-party app like DoCast to cast or mirror your iPhone’s screen to it. You can also use an app that has a casting icon to view online content on Chromecast.