# PS Remote Play vs PXPlay

The clearest difference is rating: PXPlay at 4.2 against PS Remote Play's 3.4. PXPlay also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). PS Remote Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (19K vs 504). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PXPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PS Remote Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

PXPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PS Remote Play has 19K ratings behind it against 504, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PS Remote Play's written reviews are positive against 69% of PXPlay's.

PS Remote Play ships an update every 5 months, PXPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PS Remote Play | PXPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps-remote-play/id1436192460/reviews) | **[4.2 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxplay-remote-play/id1638586503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 504 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) | [Florian Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638586505) |

## What reviewers say

### PS Remote Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps-remote-play/id1436192460)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream your PS5 or PS4 console to your mobile device and play games remotely. Control your console using an on-screen controller or connect your wireless controllers. Enjoy voice chat and text input from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Stream PS5/PS4 screen to mobile, On-screen controller support, Connect DUALSHOCK 4 controller, Connect DualSense controller, Voice chat via mobile mic, Text input using mobile keyboard

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reasonable remote access
- 🚀 Works seamlessly with proper connection
- 👍 Amazing app, but
- 👍 Exeptional app
- 👍 Surprised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too much lag
- 🐛 Connection without iOS 13
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Terrible update
- 🐛 Doesn't work correctly on mobile data

**Reported bugs**

- UPDATE BOTH DEVICES TO YOUR LATEST SYSTEM SOFTWARE
- Black bar on bottom on screen
- App shuts down
- Doesn't work after update
- Crashing

**Requested features**

- Controller
- Needs controller support and it would be perfect
- DualShock should NOT turn off during connection!
- Please change remote conection
- Please update app


### PXPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxplay-remote-play/id1638586503)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock new features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PS Remote Play free?

PS Remote Play 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, PS Remote Play or PXPlay?

PXPlay is rated higher. PS Remote Play averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while PXPlay averages 4.2 from 504 ratings.

### Do PS Remote Play or PXPlay have ads?

Neither PS Remote Play nor PXPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PS Remote Play or PXPlay?

PS Remote Play ships an update every 5 months, and PXPlay monthly. Most recently, PS Remote Play was updated on November 6, 2026 and PXPlay on November 3, 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.*