Comparison

PS4 Second Screen vs PXPlay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PS4 Second Screen

Enhance your PlayStation 4 experience by connecting your mobile device. Control your console, view in-game content, and input text directly from your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Basic PS4 control
  • Display second screen game information
  • Enter text on PS4
  • Connect mobile device to PS4
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Connect your PS4 and your mobile device with the PS4 Second Screen app to enjoy the following features: • Use your mobile device for basic control of your PS4. • Display information from second screen-compatible games on your mobile device. • Enter text on your PS4 with your mobile device. A Sony Entertainment Network account is required to use this app. Use of this app is governed by the license agreement at the following URL: (http://www.scei.co.jp/legal/index.html).

About

PXPlay

Stream your console games to your mobile devices with high-quality visuals and low latency. Enjoy full controller support and advanced features like 4K upscaling, even over mobile data. Play your favorite titles anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Low-latency streaming
  • 4K / 2K upscaling
  • Spatial Audio
  • Custom bitrate and frame pacing
  • Button mapping and gesture emulation
  • Multiple console registration
  • Third-party controller support
Features
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PXPlay – Performance eXtended Play Experience your console games like never before. PXPlay lets you take full control of your console remotely, without limits. Whether you’re away from home or just in another room, enjoy smooth, low-latency streaming with high-quality visuals, great audio, and full controller support. PXPlay is engineered for performance and designed to provide the best remote play experience possible, with advanced features like 4K / 2K upscaling. Every detail is fine-tuned to deliver the lowest possible latency and the highest possible quality, so it feels like you’re right in front of your console, even over mobile data. Why PXPlay? With PXPlay, you can stream and play any of your console’s games remotely, titles like GTA V, Fortnite, The Last of Us, FIFA, Crash Bandicoot, and more, directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. You can even use PXPlay as a virtual gamepad with advanced touch controls and gesture support. Main Features • HDR visuals and real-time 4K / 2K “Super Resolution” upscaling • Spatial Audio (3D Audio) • Custom bitrate and video frame pacing • Low-latency streaming optimized for responsiveness • Button mapping, hotkeys, and touchpad gesture emulation • Register and switch between multiple consoles • Third-party controller support • Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data* Learn more: https://streamingdv.github.io/pxplay/index.html *To play over the internet, follow these setup instructions: https://streamingdv.github.io/pxplay/index#line5 Registration must be performed on the same network as your console. Note: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

PS4 Second Screen4 screens
PXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PXPlay at 69% against PS4 Second Screen's 17%. PXPlay also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). PS4 Second Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 468). On price, ads 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. PXPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PS4 Second Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PXPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PS4 Second Screen has 3.7K ratings behind it against 468, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of PS4 Second Screen's written reviews are positive against 69% of PXPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PS4 Second Screen ships an update every 3 months, PXPlay monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PS4 Second Screen versus PXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPS4 Second ScreenPXPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (3.7K ratings)4.2 (468 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews69.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better468
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlayStation Mobile Inc.Florian Grill

Customer experience

PS4 Second Screen

All ratings3,683 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative55.2%
Written reviews1,109 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative75.0%

PXPlay

All ratings468 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

PS4 Second Screen

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Responsive and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for typing in games
  • 💡 Allows remote control of PS4
  • 👍 Works well when connected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Requires extensive data collection
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
  • 🤔 Limited functionality beyond basic controls

PXPlay

From 468 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth streaming performance
  • 👍 Customizable controls and settings
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 🎮 Excellent alternative to official remote play app
  • 💡 Innovative features not found in official app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and disconnects
  • 🔋 Potential performance issues on mobile data
  • ⚠️ Requires manual IP address configuration
  • 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall

Bugs and requests

PS4 Second Screen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to find or connect to PS4
  • Keyboard input not working as expected
  • App freezes on startup or during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for PS5 and newer games
  • Improve second screen functionality
  • Allow control of media apps like Netflix
  • Provide a dark mode option

PXPlay

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to sign in with certain account types
  • Freezing and crashing on some devices
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Native Vision Pro app
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Improved support for older PlayStation models
  • Expanded controller compatibility

In-app purchases

None

PS4 Second Screen

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PXPlay

One-time1
  • Unlock new features$6.99

Questions

Is PS4 Second Screen free?
PS4 Second Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PXPlay free?
PXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PS4 Second Screen or PXPlay?
PXPlay is rated higher. PS4 Second Screen averages 2.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while PXPlay averages 4.2 from 468 ratings.
Do PS4 Second Screen or PXPlay have ads?
Neither PS4 Second Screen nor PXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PS4 Second Screen or PXPlay?
PS4 Second Screen ships an update every 3 months, and PXPlay monthly. Most recently, PS4 Second Screen was updated on September 26, 2026 and PXPlay on September 26, 2026.

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