Comparison

Moonlight Game Streaming vs AirConsole

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Moonlight Game Streaming

Stream your PC games and applications to your iOS device over your local network. Control them with your touchscreen or a compatible gamepad. Supports high resolutions and frame rates for a smooth gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Stream PC games and apps
  • Use touchscreen or gamepad
  • Up to 4K 120 FPS with HDR
  • Supports MFi, PS4/5, Xbox controllers
  • Bluetooth keyboard and mouse support
  • Wake-on-LAN support
Features
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Stream games and other apps from your gaming PC on your local network with Moonlight. Use your touchscreen or an iOS-compatible gamepad to play your PC games on your iOS device. If you have an NVIDIA GPU in your gaming PC, you can install NVIDIA GeForce Experience (GFE) on your compatible PC, enable GameStream in GFE's SHIELD settings page, and you're ready to stream. If you would like to host using LizardByte Sunshine, which works on all GPUs, simply install Sunshine on your PC, perform first-time setup, and you're ready to stream. Features: • Open-source and completely free • Up to 4K 120 FPS with HDR • Stream games purchased from any game store • Bluetooth keyboard and mouse support • Support for MFi, PS4/5, and Xbox Bluetooth controllers • Wake-on-LAN to wake your PC for streaming • Local co-op with up to 4 connected controllers Other Requirements: • 5 GHz WiFi is highly recommended • A physical gamepad is recommended for faster paced games If you have any trouble, click our support link for help or look for the help links within Moonlight. This app is open-source. The code can be found here: https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-ios All trademarks cited here are the property of their respective owners.

About

AirConsole

Transform your computer or tablet into a game console and use your smartphones as controllers. Enjoy a wide variety of single and multiplayer games with friends. Get started quickly for instant fun.

Highlights
  • Use smartphones as gamepads
  • Computer/tablet as game console
  • Single player games
  • Multiplayer games
  • Starter Pack with free games
  • Unlock over 170 games with subscription
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AirConsole - This multiplayer game console is the new way to play together with friends. Use a computer or tablet as console and smartphones as gamepads to play single player and multiplayer games! AirConsole is fun and fast to get started. Download now! *Try our Starter Pack: a selection of free games (maximum of 2 players, with ads). *Unlock over 170 multiplayer games and play with unlimited players with AirConsole Hero, our monthly subscription. *To use this app, you just have to visit www.airconsole.com on a Desktop or Tablet to use it as your console’s screen. Questions? Comments? hello@airconsole.com # AirConsole Hero AirConsole Hero is our premium subscription. If you subscribe via iTunes: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. Terms of Use: https://www.airconsole.com/file/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Moonlight Game Streaming3 screens
AirConsole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirConsole at 4.7 against Moonlight Game Streaming's 4.2. AirConsole also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 607). Moonlight Game Streaming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (74% vs 55%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AirConsole sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Moonlight Game Streaming asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirConsole holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirConsole has 5K ratings behind it against 607, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Moonlight Game Streaming's written reviews are positive against 55% of AirConsole's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moonlight Game Streaming ships an update every 2 weeks, AirConsole every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Moonlight Game Streaming versus AirConsole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonlight Game StreamingAirConsole
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (607 ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better55.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6075K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDiego WaxembergN-Dream AG

Customer experience

Moonlight Game Streaming

All ratings607 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews668 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative16.8%

AirConsole

All ratings4,984 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Moonlight Game Streaming

From 607 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent streaming quality
  • 🎮 Great for gaming on the go
  • 👍 Seamless setup and connection
  • 💡 Versatile for remote desktop access
  • 🎨 Impressive visual fidelity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🖥️ Limited external display support
  • 🎮 Restrictive on-screen controls
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller customization

AirConsole

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great enjoy playing with friends
  • 👍 Fun and easy to use
  • 👍 Incredible free console to play with family and friends
  • 👍 Keeps you busy for hours
  • 👍 Fun and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 💰 Not very free, most games require subscription
  • 🐛 Laggy and crashes often
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription
  • 💰 Wants money, too many paid features
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices

Bugs and requests

Moonlight Game Streaming

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Handshake errors when connecting remotely
  • Audio quality issues with Bluetooth devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to save game progress or settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Support for external displays and resolutions
  • Bluetooth mouse and keyboard support
  • Gyroscope and vibration integration
  • Multitouch gesture support

AirConsole

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Subscription issues, can't cancel or use properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free games
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Add more sports and multiplayer games
  • Add one-player game modes
  • Improve performance and reduce lag

In-app purchases

None

Moonlight Game Streaming

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

AirConsole

Subscriptions8
  • AirConsole Hero1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • AirConsole Hero$2.991 Month
  • AirConsole Hero1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • AirConsole Hero2 variants$4.991 Month
  • AirConsole Hero Monthly$7.991 Month
  • AirConsole Hero$11.991 Year
  • AirConsole Hero$17.991 Year
  • AirConsole Hero$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirConsole Hero for lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Moonlight Game Streaming free?
Moonlight Game Streaming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirConsole free?
AirConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moonlight Game Streaming or AirConsole?
AirConsole is rated higher. Moonlight Game Streaming averages 4.2 out of 5 from 607 ratings, while AirConsole averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Moonlight Game Streaming or AirConsole have ads?
Neither Moonlight Game Streaming nor AirConsole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moonlight Game Streaming or AirConsole?
Moonlight Game Streaming ships an update every 2 weeks, and AirConsole every 2 months. Most recently, Moonlight Game Streaming was updated on September 24, 2026 and AirConsole on October 1, 2026.

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