PENN Play vs GuestScreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PENN Play
Access your rewards, track tier points and PENN Cash, and discover exclusive promotions from various PENN Play locations. The app also offers directions, dining reservations, and a convenient digital wallet at select venues.
- Track rewards and tier points
- View exclusive promotions
- Digital wallet functionality
- Dining reservations
- Casino location finder
- Get directions
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It's easy to find your everyday fun with the PENN Play app. Check your latest offers and rewards, track your tier points and PENN Cash and get the scoop on exclusive promotions—all in one place. Use the app everywhere you have fun with PENN Play, including Hollywood Casino, Ameristar, L’Auberge, Argosy, Boomtown, Cactus Petes, Greektown, Margaritaville, M Resort, Plainridge Park and River City and 1st Jackpot. Get directions and make a dining reservation before you visit and leave your cash and cards at home with PENN Wallet (available at select locations).
GuestScreen
Transform any TV into a personalized welcome display for guests, parties, or rentals. Design custom messages with backgrounds and music, then share a unique code to make your screen live on any device.
- Personalized welcome displays
- Custom messages, backgrounds, and music
- Unique 6-character code for access
- Works on any device with a browser
- One-time purchases for premium content
- No advertisements
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The final touch to catching a vibe. GuestScreen turns any TV into a stunning welcome display for your guests, parties, short-term rentals, and holiday gatherings. Whether you're hosting for the holidays, welcoming Airbnb or weekend guests, throwing a birthday party, or setting the mood for movie night, GuestScreen makes your TV feel intentional instead of idle. HOW IT WORKS 1. Design a screen on your phone. Pick a background, write your message, and add music. Once saved, your screen generates a unique 6-character code. 2. Open guest-screen.com/tv on any TV browser, or display it on your Smart TV or Apple TV using AirPlay. 3. Enter the unique 6-character code and your screen goes live instantly. PERFECT FOR * Dinner parties and holiday gatherings * Birthdays, anniversaries, and engagements * Baby showers and gender reveals * Corporate events and open houses * Airbnb, VRBO, and short-term rental hosts * Real estate showings * Restaurants, salons, and waiting rooms FREE DOWNLOAD Create one welcome screen with two beautiful backgrounds at no cost. No trial. No credit card required. PREMIUM BACKGROUND PACKS AND UNLIMITED SCREENS Unlock cinematic background collections with a one-time purchase. No subscription required. Holiday Collection * Christmas * Thanksgiving * New Year's Eve Travel Collection * Iconic skylines * Dreamy landscapes Celebration Collection * Birthdays * Weddings * Milestones Sophisticated Collection * Minimal * Modern * Elegant New packs are added every season. WHY HOSTS LOVE IT * Works on any device with a browser * No Apple TV app required * Custom messages, fonts, and ambient music * Six handcrafted backgrounds per pack * No advertisements * One-time purchases with lifetime access Make the first thing your guests see unforgettable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PENN Play at none against GuestScreen's 10. PENN Play also leads on ratings volume (125K vs 1) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). GuestScreen's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. GuestScreen sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PENN Play asks for nothing beyond the download.
GuestScreen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PENN Play has 125K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PENN Play ships an update every 3 weeks, GuestScreen weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PENN Play | GuestScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (125K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 125K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penn Entertainment Inc. | Brad Schwei |
Customer experience
PENN Play
GuestScreen
Bugs and requests
PENN Play
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to reset password
- Wallet deposit feature not working
- Location tracking issues
- Syncing problems between app and casino
Requested features
4 requests- Improve app stability and performance
- Clearer explanations of wallet and rewards
- Consistent rewards and comps across locations
- Better account management and support
GuestScreen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PENN Play
No in-app purchases
GuestScreen
- Disney World Inspired$3.99
- Independence Day Pack$3.99
- Halloween Pack$3.99
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- Thanksgiving Day Pack$3.99
- Christmas Pack$3.99
- Hanukkah Pack$3.99
- New Year's Eve Pack$3.99
- Aquatic Collection$3.99
- Party Themes Pack$3.99
- Cityscapes Pack$3.99
Questions
Is PENN Play free?
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Do PENN Play or GuestScreen have ads?
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