Comparison

PS Remote Play vs Console Remote

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

Head to head
About

PS Remote Play

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
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Use PS Remote Play to access your PS5™ or PS4™ wherever you go. With PS Remote Play, you can: • Display the PlayStation®5 or PlayStation®4 screen on your mobile device. • Use the on-screen controller on your mobile device to control your PS5 or PS4. • Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller. • Connect your DualSense™ wireless controller. • Connect your DualSense Edge™ wireless controller to mobile devices with iOS 16.4/iPadOS 16.4 or later installed. • Connect your Backbone One PlayStation® Edition to your iPhone. • Join voice chats using the mic on your mobile device. • Enter text on your PS5 or PS4 using the keyboard on your mobile device. To use this app, you need the following: • A mobile device with iOS 16/iPadOS 16 or later installed • A PS5 or PS4 console with the latest system software version • An account for PlayStation • A fast and stable internet connection When using mobile data: • Depending on your carrier and network conditions, you may not be able to use Remote Play. • Remote Play uses a lot more data than most video streaming services. Data charges may apply. Note: • This app may not be compatible with some games. • You need to grant this app access to connect to devices on your local network. If you haven't already, you can do this from the Settings menu on your iOS or iPadOS device. • Your controller may vibrate differently than when playing on your PS5 or PS4 console.

About

Console Remote

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful PS5 remote play device. Experience console-quality gaming with ultra-low latency, 3K HDR streaming, and full DualSense controller support. Play your favorite games anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Ultra-low latency streaming
  • 3K HDR video output
  • Full DualSense controller support
  • Optimized rendering engine
  • Advanced upscaling and sampling
  • Professional color space options
  • AirPods optimized audio
Features
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Turn Your iPad and iPhone into the Ultimate PS5 Streaming Companion! Console Remote is a powerful remote play tool built specifically for iPad and iPhone, designed to deliver a premium PlayStation 5 streaming experience. With ultra-low latency, 3K resolution, and full DualSense controller support, it transforms your iPad and iPhone into a true PS5 companion-anytime, anywhere. Whether you are on the couch, in bed, or on the go, enjoy console-quality gameplay directly on your iPad and iPhone. Key Features Ultra-low Latency Mode New synchronization engine, experience near-zero delay. Perfect sync with iPad and iPhone refresh rate for smooth, responsive gameplay. 3K HDR Video Streaming Enjoy enhanced visuals with up to 3K resolution HDR, powered by advanced super-resolution and image upsampling technologies. Frame Generation Technology Supports interpolation from 30 FPS to 60 FPS and from 60 FPS to 120 FPS. With intelligent motion frame interpolation and frame timing optimization, it delivers smoother gameplay while maintaining stable and natural visual quality. Full DualSense Controller Support Connect via native Bluetooth with full support for adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, touchpad, and gyroscope. Optimized Rendering Engine Built on Apple Metal and Audio Unit for high-performance video and audio rendering with reduced power consumption. Advanced Upscaling & Sampling Choose from low, medium, or high sampling modes to boost image clarity without sacrificing performance. Professional Color Space Support Switch between sRGB, Display P3, and Adobe RGB for accurate color tuning based on your screen. AirPods Optimized Audio Enjoy stable, low-latency wireless audio with seamless AirPods integration. MetalHUD Performance Monitor Full implementation of Apple MetalHUD, providing real-time monitoring of FPS, GPU, and memory usage. Requirements Virtual Touchpad and Virtual Controller Supports either a standalone virtual touchpad or a full virtual controller. Open [Virtual Control] > Check [Virtual Touchpad] or [Virtual Controller]. Remote Streaming Configure port forwarding on your router for ports 9295, 9296, 9297 and 9302 (UDP/TCP), or directly enable DMZ. Enable UPnP on your router. Open [Connect Device] > [PS5-Local] > [Edit] > [Connect Channel] > Select [Remote Connect]. Network Environment To avoid lag or pixelation, please follow the recommendations below Connect using a Wi-Fi 6 5GHz network Set your router channel to 149 (or 44 for EU/JP users) For improved stability, disable Location Services in your iPad and iPhone system settings Devices PlayStation 5 console DualSense wireless controller (third-party controllers are not officially supported) Systems iPad and iPhone running iOS 17.0 or higher, can work perfectly. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer PS5, PS4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, DualShock, DualSense and PSN are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Console Remote is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Sony Computer Entertainment lnc, or any associated subsidiaries, logos or trademarks.

Screenshots

PS Remote Play2 screens
Console Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PS Remote Play at Free against Console Remote's $7.99. PS Remote Play also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 12) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). Console Remote's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (64% vs 33%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

PS Remote Play is free to download; Console Remote costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Console Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PS Remote Play has 19K ratings behind it against 12, 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 64% of Console Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PS Remote Play ships an update every 5 months, Console Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PS Remote Play versus Console Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPS Remote PlayConsole Remote
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating3.4 (19K ratings)4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayStation Mobile Inc.莼乾 沈

Customer experience

PS Remote Play

All ratings19,162 ratings
Positive56.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews2,806 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral13.4%
Negative53.7%

Console Remote

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative32.5%

Bugs and requests

PS Remote Play

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • UPDATE BOTH DEVICES TO YOUR LATEST SYSTEM SOFTWARE
  • Black bar on bottom on screen
  • App shuts down
  • Doesn't work after update
  • Crashing
Show 17 more
  • App will not register away from home with my iPhone XR or my iPad Pro 2020 anymore
  • Doesn't allow me to play away from my home
  • Controller won't Connect to my PS4 and look it up how to reconnect and it won't work
  • Doesn't work with my phone apple iphone xr won't connect to ps4
  • Connection without iOS 13
  • Cannot connect to PS5
  • Captcha system needs to be addressed
  • Crashing
  • Motion is broken
  • Works with some carriers, not with others
  • (8801330d)
  • Fix login server issue
  • Impossible on Sony TV Bravia 2023!
  • Wont turn on the PS5
  • Remote Play Has Killed Audio on TV
  • Very picky with what devices you can use, completely unusable in any place where it would be useful
  • Doesn't work

Requested features

14 requests
  • Controller
  • Needs controller support and it would be perfect
  • DualShock should NOT turn off during connection!
  • Please change remote conection
  • Please update app
Show 9 more
  • Allow to use LTE
  • Needs button mapping
  • Mouse is broken
  • Make it available for Apple TV and Vision Pro
  • Fix amplitude problem from the console to the app!
  • Needs DualSense support
  • Needs to support inverted X or Y axis play
  • Need to add cellular data support
  • Need to add controller support

Console Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PS Remote Play

No in-app purchases

None

Console Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PS Remote Play free?
PS Remote Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Console Remote free?
Console Remote costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PS Remote Play or Console Remote?
Console Remote is rated higher. PS Remote Play averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Console Remote averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do PS Remote Play or Console Remote have ads?
Neither PS Remote Play nor Console Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PS Remote Play or Console Remote?
PS Remote Play ships an update every 5 months, and Console Remote every 3 days. Most recently, PS Remote Play was updated on September 28, 2026 and Console Remote on September 25, 2026.

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