# XBPlay: Remote Play — user reviews > 158 indexed App Store user reviews of XBPlay by Studio08 Development LLC, rated 4.22/5 from 1,029 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbplay-remote-play/id6444244373/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbplay-remote-play/id6444244373.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 746 · 4★ 67 · 3★ 49 · 2★ 32 · 1★ 135 ## What do users think of XBPlay? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth streaming experience - 🔒 Secure login process - 👍 Great for remote play on Steam Deck - 🚀 High-quality video and audio - 👍 Works well with Xbox controllers **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections - 🔑 Confusing login process - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🕰️ Short free trial period - 💰 Paid subscription required for full access **Commonly reported bugs** - Black screen issue when Xbox is in standby mode - Inability to type in the Community Builds tab - Inconsistent performance on public Wi-Fi networks - Crashes and freezes during extended gameplay sessions **Most requested features** - Add support for Backbone One controller - Implement custom sensitivity curves for controls - Provide more transparency around subscription options - Improve compatibility with older devices and consoles - Add ability to stream to TV while using phone as controller ## Newest reviews (17 of 158) ### 3/5 — Why can you only connect through wifi *2025-09-02, version 1.28* I love the gameplay better than xbox remote play, but staying connected is the main issue with this app after a few days it will tell you to shutdown or power cycle your xbox, even if you have the premium membership ps play is much better dont have to be on a wifi to comnect and play. ### 2/5 — Never Connects on Mac *2025-08-26, version 1.28* I purchased this mostly for playing on my Mac. While the app works on other devices, it never connects on my Mac and never seems to recognize my controller. ### 3/5 — Does stay Current with new Games!! *2025-08-07* Would give it a 5 star hands down if I could play current games through the cloud. College Football 26 has been out for awhile now and it’s still not an option in this app. I paid for the app thinking new games would release on here. Major disappointment. Will delete soon if it doesn’t update with current titles. ### 4/5 — Love it *2025-07-30, version 1.28* Love it ### 3/5 — XBplay *2025-07-23, version 1.28* Controller support please ### 4/5 — Work GREAT with keyboard and mouse ⌨️🖱️ *2025-07-16, version 1.28* I’ve been looking for a good keyboard and mouse game and I finely have the tool to do that! But the mouse cursor wont disappear pls fix this!!! ### 5/5 — Xb *2025-07-10, version 1.28* Xb works with controllers and your app says it doesn’t and I have to write a review ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-07-08, version 1.28* I have this on my iPhone 13 Pro Max, and on my steam deck, really love the app. Developers are doing great work. I love it. I can’t even remember if I paid for it. Definitely worth it. ### 5/5 — Best 10 dollars I’ve ever spent *2025-06-29, version 1.28* The Xbox app was already trash and the managed to make it worse. I wish I would have discovered this app years ago. ### 4/5 — Controller support *2025-06-26, version 1.28* Would like controller support ### 4/5 — It's good 👍 *2025-06-24* It's good but it does not have all the best games like rocket league or Minecraft but it is still good BUT the free trail expires BUT I know the solution i just get out of the app then close the tab or whatever then get back in it and there you go if it does not work then idk but when you do that EVERY LIKE 10 OR5 MINS IT LITERALLY DOES IT AGAIN BUT YOU HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING AGAIN but if your fast enough then it will save your progress so yea ### 3/5 — It won’t let me use my console at all *2025-06-20, version 1.28* What do I do to use it ### 3/5 — Ehh *2025-05-26, version 1.28* LAN line to my Xbox in the same room off 16 plus 280 mps on my speed test and nothing remote play worked an hour ago I paid and it barely works when it does it’s awesome ### 3/5 — It’s ok *2025-05-10, version 1.28* Did not tell me I need ultimate game pass to play all my games but it’s a very nice app for you Xbox ### 5/5 — Better Than The Real App *2025-05-06* Since the update last week Microsoft has made cloud play web based and held the time it doesn’t work or it puts you into a login loop or is just plain unstable. XBPlay just works… it somehow pairs with the Xbox app, has all of your games including game pass games (if a Subscriber) all conveniently listed with a search option. Not only that, there are dozens of options for on screen controls, streaming quality, resolution, mods, shaders, and much more. It is also really cheap for the stability you get, only 10$ or you can pay something like 4$ a month. Download MOW if you enjoy streaming over either WiFi at home OR via the cloud! ### 5/5 — Good *2025-05-04, version 1.28* Plenty of features ### 5/5 — so gud my dih hurt *2025-05-03, version 1.28* 1080p is awesome, it runs on a smooth 0.1 frames per light year. and its so good my dih itches ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not purchase it *2025-09-13, version 1.28* I was trying to play this app not working thanks I did not owe all the games ### 1/5 — RIPOFF *2025-08-13, version 1.28* IM A KID AND YOU MAKE ME NEED TO PAY FOR YOUR TRAIL GREEDYASS ### 1/5 — Do Not Get This *2025-08-13, version 1.28* They made me Do Etc etc etc etc etc etc etc you only get to play for like 10 minutes then ya done ### 1/5 — Awful app don’t get *2025-05-02, version 1.28* Awful app randomly dissconnects me ### 1/5 — This game is trash *2025-04-26, version 1.28* You have to pay for your stuff and when you get your stuff connected, it takes a lot of time like 10 minutes and then when you get your stuff connected You can’t even play unless you pay ### 1/5 — Controller support *2025-04-24, version 1.28* Add controller support so I can use my backbone ### 1/5 — Want Bakcbone support *2025-04-06, version 1.28* Bad ### 1/5 — Can’t play games *2025-03-24, version 1.28* It says I am not login ### 1/5 — Horrible *2025-02-07, version 1.27* You have to pay to have to play whenever and to play for a long time. ### 1/5 — Help me *2024-12-31, version 1.27* It says that I can’t stream while playing this game and I’m not even streaming ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Sturdy *2025-09-17, version 1.28* Love it ### 5/5 — Great ! But better with full trial !! *2025-09-16, version 1.28* This app really came in handy! I couldn’t use my “X” button on my Xbox controller but this app really helped. For users who’s deep in need of a controller for time being, this app really works !! It is compatible for PS & Xbox Devices. ### 5/5 — Fantastic App *2025-09-13, version 1.28* Really good for remote play if you don’t have access to your tv or controller! ### 5/5 — Dudicid *2025-09-11, version 1.28* Cucudi ### 5/5 — Love this *2025-08-28, version 1.28* Just subscribed to this and I love the full screen ### 5/5 — Mino *2025-08-16, version 1.28* Slll ### 5/5 — Works flawlessly *2025-08-01* Since Xbox decided to only do remote play through the web I needed another, better option. This is by far the best it can get! So many features to customize the app that it makes this an easy choice. I won’t ever quit this app. ### 5/5 — Mobile play *2025-07-26, version 1.28* I’m unable to play my Xbox on my backbone ### 5/5 — Backbone *2025-07-18, version 1.28* It needs better ### 5/5 — Better than Xbox Remote Play *2025-07-17* I was skeptical of this but I haven’t used the native Xbox remote play since buying a lifetime membership. I can actually play every game wherever I am, graphics are better, less latency, more customization, and lifetime membership is extremely affordable. I feel like the reviews from 2 years ago may have been accurate at the time but are no longer relevant. This should be a 5 star rated app without a shadow of doubt. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*