Comparison

Lightpack 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

Lightpack

Control your Lightpack device to create custom lighting experiences. Adjust settings for video streams or mood lighting, and update your device's firmware.

Highlights
  • Set up Lightpack from scratch
  • Fine-tune settings while using
  • Select active video stream input
  • Choose video stream or moodlight mode
  • Update device firmware
Features
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Set up your Lightpack from the scratch or fine tune is while using - Lightpack app is there for you. Choose an active video stream by changing the HDMI input that Lightpack must use. Select Lightpack working mode - video stream or moodlight. Update device firmware.

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

Lightpack4 screens
Console Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lightpack at Free against Console Remote's $7.99. Lightpack also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Console Remote's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Lightpack 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lightpack's written reviews are positive against 65% of Console Remote's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Lightpack versus Console Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightpackConsole Remote
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews64.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#139 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWoodenshark LLC莼乾 沈

Customer experience

Lightpack

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Console Remote

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative31.6%

In-app purchases

None

Lightpack

No in-app purchases

None

Console Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightpack free?
Lightpack 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, Lightpack or Console Remote?
Console Remote is rated higher. Lightpack averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Console Remote averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Lightpack or Console Remote have ads?
Neither Lightpack nor Console Remote shows ads.

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