# AirConsole vs Menimals

The clearest difference is update cadence: Menimals at every 3 weeks against AirConsole's every 2 months. AirConsole's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Menimals sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, Menimals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirConsole | Menimals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [N-Dream AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017688553) | [Grzegorz Moskal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892049130) |

## 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


### Menimals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menimals/id6797433697)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 anti-gravity uses | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Mischief Makers | $1.00 | one-time |
| Menimals Premium | $3.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirConsole free?

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

### Is Menimals free?

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

### Do AirConsole or Menimals have ads?

Neither AirConsole nor Menimals shows ads.

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

AirConsole ships an update every 2 months, and Menimals every 3 weeks. Most recently, AirConsole was updated on November 1, 2026 and Menimals on October 25, 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.*