Your iPhone can cast to Chromecast but your Android can’t cast to Apple TV 4K. Chromecast support is simply more widespread whereas AirPlay is unique to Apple devices. With that said, AirPlay and Chromecast aren’t quite as harmonious. So for native streaming app support, it’s a tie. While some streaming services will weigh up the worth of maintaining support for an Xbox or Wii U app, you can always count on ongoing support for Apple TV and Chromecast, if not through a native app then via AirPlay and Casting from the mobile apps at the very least.Īnd now that the Apple TV+ app is available on Chromecast with Google TV, your options are more flexible than ever. While there are solid alternatives out there, like the 4K-upscaling Nvidia TV Shield Pro, there’s no denying Apple TV and Google Chromecast are your best two options for the most comprehensive range of streaming apps.īut out of the two, which is the best option these days? Does it matter if you’re an iPhone or Android user? Let’s stack the Apple TV 4K up against the Chromecast with Google TV and see which comes out on top.īoth devices offer unparalleled access to every major streaming service available in Australia.
I still believe the Chromecast with Google TV is the best streaming device for both Android and iOS users, but the Apple TV 4K is a better set-top box if you’re eternally bound to the Apple ecosystem. The improvements to the latest Apple TV 4K might be small but they’ve really transformed the way I use it. If you asked me a month ago what the best streaming device was, I would have said the Chromecast with Google TV without a second thought.īut friends, I’ve been using the new Apple TV 4K over the past few days and, just quietly, I think I’m finally ready to chug some Apple-flavoured Kool-Aid. It's a game-changer for anyone who hasn't thrown down the cash for a smart TV. Look, I love the Chromecast with Google TV.