# Moonlight Game Streaming vs AirConsole

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moonlight Game Streaming | AirConsole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (607 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-game-streaming/id1000551566/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 607 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Diego Waxemberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/931958450) | [N-Dream AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017688553) |

## What reviewers say

### Moonlight Game Streaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-game-streaming/id1000551566)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### AirConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AirConsole Hero | $2.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $2.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $4.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $4.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $11.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero | $17.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero | $23.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero for lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*