# AirConsole vs PlayCloud

The clearest difference is rating: AirConsole at 4.7 against PlayCloud's 2.3. AirConsole also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5K vs 10). PlayCloud's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and PlayCloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirConsole holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirConsole has 5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of AirConsole's written reviews are positive against 33% of PlayCloud's.

AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, PlayCloud every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirConsole | PlayCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554/reviews)** | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [N-Dream AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017688553) | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PlayCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757)

Transform your phone into a game controller for local multiplayer fun on your TV. Play a variety of free party and competitive games with friends and family, all from your couch.

**Highlights:** Phone as TV game controller, Local multiplayer gaming, Free to play, Party games, Competitive games, Over 8 free games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayCloud Supporter | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirConsole free?

AirConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlayCloud free?

PlayCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AirConsole or PlayCloud?

AirConsole is rated higher. AirConsole averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while PlayCloud averages 2.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do AirConsole or PlayCloud have ads?

PlayCloud shows ads; AirConsole does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirConsole or PlayCloud?

AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, and PlayCloud every 5 days. Most recently, AirConsole was updated on September 25, 2026 and PlayCloud on September 22, 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.*