# PS Remote Play vs Remote Gamepad

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Gamepad at 4.0 against PS Remote Play's 3.4. Remote Gamepad also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (44% vs 33%). PS Remote Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Remote Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PS Remote Play has 19K ratings behind it against 107, 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 44% of Remote Gamepad's.

PS Remote Play ships an update every 5 months, Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PS Remote Play | Remote Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps-remote-play/id1436192460/reviews) | **[4.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **44.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) |

## What reviewers say

### PS Remote Play

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

**Currently charting:** #90 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


### Remote Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile game controller for your PC. Enjoy immersive gaming experiences with on-screen controls or by rotating your phone as a steering wheel. Customize your controller layout and connect wirelessly or via USB.

**Highlights:** Use phone as PC game controller, Steering wheel functionality for racing games, Customizable on-screen controls, Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth connection, Layout editor for custom button configurations, Shareable controller layouts

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for conventional controller lacking
- 💡 Supports controllers connected to phone
- 🚀 Minimal latency over WiFi/wired
- 👍 Rewarding ad placement
- 👍 Works right out of the box

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
- 👎 Paid features required for use
- 👎 Limited free trial time
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 Bad deadzones with no control

**Reported bugs**

- Bug when pressing 2 buttons simultaneously
- Bluetooth not found in app
- Connection failed when scanning QR code
- App crashes when editing custom mapping
- Remote Gamepad PC app not working

**Requested features**

- Add angle calibration setting
- Optimize Wi-Fi connection for iPad
- Add button name customization
- Make it faster when touching and moving buttons
- Support for macOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PS Remote Play free?

PS Remote Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Gamepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PS Remote Play or Remote Gamepad?

Remote Gamepad is rated higher. PS Remote Play averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 from 107 ratings.

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

Remote Gamepad shows ads; PS Remote Play does not.

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

PS Remote Play ships an update every 5 months, and Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. Most recently, PS Remote Play was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote Gamepad on September 23, 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.*