Comparison

PS4 Second Screen vs Gamuroid

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

Gamuroid

Experience classic gaming on your mobile device with this all-in-one emulator. Build your retro library, import games easily, and enjoy authentic gameplay with modern conveniences like save states and cheat support. Supports a vast range of consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and SEGA.

Highlights
  • Supports 3DS, Wii, PS1, PSP, GBA, SNES, and more
  • Import games from ZIP, 7Z, RAR
  • Accurate emulation for authentic gameplay
  • Save states for easy resuming
  • Cheat support
  • Organized game library
Features
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into the ultimate all-in-one retro game console. Gamuroid brings 20+ classic systems together in a single, polished app — so your whole game collection lives in your pocket. NEW THIS UPDATE • PS2 — relive sixth-gen classics • Wii — motion-controlled favorites • GameCube — console hits on the go PLAY 20+ SYSTEMS • Nintendo: 3DS, DS (NDS), GameCube, Wii, N64, GBA, GBC, GB, NES, SNES, Virtual Boy, PokeMini • Sony: PSP, PS1, PS2 • SEGA: Dreamcast, Saturn, Genesis / Mega Drive, Master System, Game Gear, Sega CD, 32X, SG-1000 KEY FEATURES • Cast to TV — play on the big screen via external display output; on DS & 3DS the top screen shows on your TV while you keep touch controls on your device • RetroAchievements — log in and earn achievements as you play (every system except 3DS) • Cloud sync — back up your save states and library, and continue on another device • Save states — save and resume anywhere, anytime • Cheat codes — power up your favorite games (on supported systems) • Fast-forward — speed through grinding and slow loading screens • One-tap import — add your own ZIP, 7Z and RAR files with no manual extraction • Custom controls & skins — reshape the on-screen layout, or connect an external controller with full button remapping • Motion & rumble — Wii and GameCube games support motion controls and haptic feedback • Retro video filters — add CRT, scanline and smoothing effects • Smart library — automatic cover art and clean organization for your whole collection • Fast, accurate emulation that stays smooth on iPhone and iPad DISCLAIMER Not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Sony, SEGA, or any console manufacturer. Trademarks belong to their owners and are used only to indicate compatibility. No games or BIOS files are included. Users must provide their own legally obtained files. SUBSCRIPTION Plans: 1 week / 1 month / 1 year. Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Renewal occurs within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. CONTACT tranthimyquyen87@gmail.com PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy Policy: https://universaltechlab.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://universaltechlab.com/terms/

Screenshots

PS4 Second Screen4 screens
Gamuroid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gamuroid at 4.5 against PS4 Second Screen's 2.6. Gamuroid also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). PS4 Second Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Gamuroid sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PS4 Second Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gamuroid holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 15K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 17% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PS4 Second Screen ships an update every 3 months, Gamuroid weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PS4 Second Screen versus Gamuroid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPS4 Second ScreenGamuroid
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (3.7K ratings)4.5 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews17.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K15K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#134 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB915 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlayStation Mobile Inc.UNIVERSAL TECHLAB

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%

Gamuroid

All ratings11,537 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews831 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative75.9%

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

Gamuroid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PS4 Second Screen

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Gamuroid

Subscriptions5
  • weekly-low$3.997 Days
  • Week Package$4.997 Days
  • Month freetrial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Month Package$9.991 Month
  • Year Package$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Flash Sale Package$29.99
  • Lifetime Package$39.99

Questions

Is PS4 Second Screen free?
PS4 Second Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamuroid free?
Gamuroid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PS4 Second Screen or Gamuroid?
Gamuroid is rated higher. PS4 Second Screen averages 2.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Gamuroid averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.
Do PS4 Second Screen or Gamuroid have ads?
Neither PS4 Second Screen nor Gamuroid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PS4 Second Screen or Gamuroid?
PS4 Second Screen ships an update every 3 months, and Gamuroid weekly. Most recently, PS4 Second Screen was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gamuroid on October 28, 2026.

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