Comparison

Moonlight Game Streaming vs Gamma

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

Gamma

This app allows you to play your favorite PlayStation 1 games on your device. It offers enhanced graphics, controller customization, and cloud syncing for save states. Enjoy a superior gaming experience with easy file import and cheat code support.

Highlights
  • Enhanced hi-resolution graphics
  • Customizable controller skins
  • Save state syncing via cloud
  • Cheat codes system
  • Wide file format support
  • Hardware controller support
Features
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You heard about Gamma, the BEST PlayStation(tm) 1 game emulator, now see it for yourself! Gamma is a fully featured video game console emulator that's simple to use. Play your favorite console games in seconds. Gamma has the best looking user interface, complete with instant cover artwork, custom controller skins, previews, save state syncing, and more! It has achievements, enhanced hi-resolution graphics up to 8x resolution, supports external controllers and screen mirroring for multiplayer, and even supports analog controls. There's even a built-in skin editor, a community download center to share saves, and guides for those who are new to emulation. It's easy to use and fun to play! Featuring: Cheat codes system: - Your favorite cheat codes are ready to go Incredibly compatible: - Try your favorite game and be amazed - We have the best game compatibility Graphically superior: - Renders at the highest resolution - Fullscreen stretch mode in landscape viewing - Widescreen options for 3D games - Beautiful controller skins supporting analog controls File support: - CUE+BIN support - CHD, PBP, ISO, and MDS - Multidisc support - 7zip, Zip, RAR, and ECM archives Cheat Codes: - Access all your cheat codes right in the game! Usability: - Screenshots to share the action - Memory card management - Help center with support if you're stuck Hardware Controller Support: - Supports your favorite console, PC bluetooth, and MFi game controllers. - Bluetooth & wired keyboards are also supported! - Analog sticks can be mapped to analog controls on games that support analog sticks! Sync: - Use your Google Drive or DropBox service to sync your files. - Automatically backs up your save states. Import options: - From your browser - From your device's storage that is also easily transferred to by AirDrop - From your desktop, just drag and drop Save States: - Save and load a game at any point. - Automatically save your progress. Controller Skins: - Comes with well-crafted portrait and landscape controllers. - Create your own controller skins. Game Cover Artwork: - Sets your game cover artwork to your titles. Thank you for 15 years of your support! * Gamma is in no way affiliated with Sony, Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Sony Corporation, Sony Group Corporation, PlayStation, or any of their products. Gamma is in no way affiliated with PPSSPP, Delta, Folium, and RetroArch. Sony is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Group Corporation. PlayStation, PSone, and DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. * Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Privacy Policy and Gamma Service Terms: https://www.zodttd.com/gamma/policy/

Screenshots

Moonlight Game Streaming3 screens
Gamma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gamma at 4.8 against Moonlight Game Streaming's 4.2. Gamma also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (11K vs 607). Moonlight Game Streaming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Gamma sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Moonlight Game Streaming asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gamma holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gamma has 11K ratings behind it against 607, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Moonlight Game Streaming's written reviews are positive against 84% of Gamma's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moonlight Game Streaming ships an update every 2 weeks, Gamma every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Moonlight Game Streaming versus Gamma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonlight Game StreamingGamma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (607 ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews83.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60711K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
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 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiego WaxembergZODTTD LLC

Customer experience

Moonlight Game Streaming

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

Gamma

All ratings10,559 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,960 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.3%

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

Gamma

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth emulation
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎮 Good controller support
  • 🔥 Brings PS1 games to mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes with Bluetooth controllers
  • 🔊 Audio issues with some games
  • 📺 Limited display/graphics options
  • 💰 Ads and paid version required

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

Gamma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when customizing controls
  • Some games freeze or have graphical issues
  • Dropbox sync not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiple controller support
  • Customizable button layouts
  • More display/graphics settings
  • Ability to load .cue files

In-app purchases

None

Moonlight Game Streaming

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Gamma

Subscriptions4
  • Great Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Fantastic Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Incredible Supporter$4.991 Month
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  • Greatest Supporter Of All Time$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Gamma Pro - Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Moonlight Game Streaming free?
Moonlight Game Streaming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamma free?
Gamma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moonlight Game Streaming or Gamma?
Gamma is rated higher. Moonlight Game Streaming averages 4.2 out of 5 from 607 ratings, while Gamma averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do Moonlight Game Streaming or Gamma have ads?
Gamma shows ads; Moonlight Game Streaming does not.
Which is updated more often, Moonlight Game Streaming or Gamma?
Moonlight Game Streaming ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gamma every 5 days. Most recently, Moonlight Game Streaming was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gamma on September 24, 2026.

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