# Play Remote vs PXPlay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PXPlay at 69% against Play Remote's 0%. PXPlay also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (468 vs 3). Play Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

PXPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PXPlay has 468 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Play Remote's written reviews are positive against 69% of PXPlay's.

Play Remote ships an update every 10 days, PXPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Remote | PXPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-remote/id1526091040/reviews) | **[4.2 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxplay-remote-play/id1638586503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **468** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yuemei Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691025722) | [Florian Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638586505) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-remote/id1526091040)

Control your DMP series Digital Audio Player from your mobile device. Manage music libraries, playlists, and player settings for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Mobile control for DMP audio players, Music library management, Playlist organization, Favorite song management, Working mode settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Play Remote free?

Play Remote 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, Play Remote or PXPlay?

PXPlay is rated higher. Play Remote averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PXPlay averages 4.2 from 468 ratings.

### Do Play Remote or PXPlay have ads?

Neither Play Remote nor PXPlay shows ads.

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

Play Remote ships an update every 10 days, and PXPlay monthly. Most recently, Play Remote was updated on September 15, 2026 and PXPlay on September 22, 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.*