Chromecast doesn't have an interface. This means that it requires a smartphone or tablet to work. Apple TV, on the other hand, is a complete media streamer. it ships with several pre-installed apps, so you can use it without the need for a smartphone or tablet.
There's a good range of apps including Netflix, Sky News, Sky Sports Now TV (day-pass required), Flickr and YouTube. In addition, you can access all of your music and videos stored on your home computer via iTunes Home Sharing, and all of your Apple TV, movies and music via the cloud. It even integrates with iCloud, so you can view your Photo Stream on the TV.
But you need to decide which one could work for you depending on your needs.
You can connect you computer wireless using Chromecast and the Chrome browser. Also, the Chromecast connects to different Apps using your phone or tablet. For instance if you have a HBO GO in your tablet or phone, when you open the HBO GO App you can connect it to the Chromecast and watch any of the HBO GO programs in the big screen. Same with Youtube and some other Apps.
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