# Moonlight Game Streaming vs ThePaperPlane

The clearest difference is rating: ThePaperPlane at 5.0 against Moonlight Game Streaming's 4.2. ThePaperPlane also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Moonlight Game Streaming's advantage is ratings volume (670 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ThePaperPlane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonlight Game Streaming has 670 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of ThePaperPlane's.

Moonlight Game Streaming ships an update every 2 weeks, ThePaperPlane monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moonlight Game Streaming | ThePaperPlane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (670 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-game-streaming/id1000551566/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thepaperplane/id6809642352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **670** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diego Waxemberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/931958450) | [Shazad Devani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809642354) |

## 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


### ThePaperPlane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thepaperplane/id6809642352)

Control a paper plane through various backyard challenges. Master simple tap-and-hold controls to navigate hoops, pop balloons, and knock over objects. Maintain your daily streak to progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Tap-and-hold controls, Backyard obstacle courses, Balloon popping, Object knocking, Daily seeded challenges, Unlockable named planes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moonlight Game Streaming free?

Moonlight Game Streaming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ThePaperPlane free?

ThePaperPlane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Moonlight Game Streaming or ThePaperPlane?

ThePaperPlane is rated higher. Moonlight Game Streaming averages 4.2 out of 5 from 670 ratings, while ThePaperPlane averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Moonlight Game Streaming or ThePaperPlane have ads?

Neither Moonlight Game Streaming nor ThePaperPlane shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moonlight Game Streaming or ThePaperPlane?

Moonlight Game Streaming ships an update every 2 weeks, and ThePaperPlane monthly. Most recently, Moonlight Game Streaming was updated on October 24, 2026 and ThePaperPlane on October 24, 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.*