One Remote Play vs Caverno
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
One Remote Play
Stream gameplay from multiple gaming consoles to your Mac. Supports Xbox and PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch via HDMI capture. Offers a unified remote play experience without switching apps.
- Stream XB game console to Mac
- Stream PS game console to Mac
- Stream NS game console to Mac via HDMI Capture
- Connect any HDMI capture device
- Unified remote play experience
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One Remote Play is an all-in-one remote streaming app designed for gamers who want a seamless experience across multiple platforms. With support for the two leading console ecosystems in a single app, you can enjoy remote play without switching between different applications. In addition to console streaming, One Remote Play also supports HDMI capture devices(iPad Only), making it possible to stream Nintendo Switch gameplay directly through the app. This gives you a convenient way to enjoy streaming across three major gaming platforms in one unified solution. Key Features: γ»Display the XB game console screen on your Mac γ»Display the PS game console screen on your Mac γ»Display the NS game console screen on your Mac with HDMI Capture(UVC) γ»Connect Any HDMI Capture for any Game console on your Mac You need the following items to use this app: γ»Mobile devices with iOS 12.1 or later installed iPhone 7, iPad (6th-generation), and iPad Pro (2nd generation) or later are recommended.
Caverno
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Caverno is a powerful chat client for locally-hosted LLMs. Connect to Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, or any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint and start chatting β no cloud required. KEY FEATURES β’ Any OpenAI-Compatible Server Connect to your own LLM running on localhost or your local network. Supports any endpoint that speaks the OpenAI API format. β’ Tool Calling (MCP Protocol) Extend your AI with real-time tools β web search, calculator, code execution, and more. Caverno uses the Model Context Protocol to let your LLM take actions. β’ Session Memory Your assistant remembers your preferences, constraints, and context across conversations. Memory is stored locally and fully under your control. β’ Voice In & Out Speak your messages and have responses read aloud. Configurable speech rate and auto-read options. β’ Image Attachments Attach photos from your library to include visual context in your conversations. β’ Multiple Conversations Create, switch, and manage separate chat threads. All conversations are persisted locally. β’ Assistant Modes Switch between General and Coding modes for different response styles tailored to your task. β’ Privacy First No account required. No data sent to third parties. All conversations and memory stay on your device β the only network connection is to the server you configure. GETTING STARTED 1. Install an OpenAI-compatible LLM server (Ollama, LM Studio, etc.) 2. Open Caverno and go to Settings 3. Enter your server URL and select a model 4. Start chatting! Caverno is designed for developers, AI enthusiasts, and anyone who wants full control over their AI assistant.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Caverno at Free against One Remote Play's $4.99. Caverno also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). One Remote Play's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Caverno is free to download; One Remote Play costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
One Remote Play ships an update every 2 months, Caverno every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | One Remote Play | Caverno |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | εΈ ζ¨ | Osamu Noguchi |
Bugs and requests
One Remote Play
Reported bugs
16 issues- Endless login process
- Sign-in function not working
- Cannot connect to Xbox
- App does not find console
- Connection failure
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- App does not work
- Console found but connection failure
- No connection
- Connect to XB Game Console Failed
- Fails to connect
- Does not work with Xbox Series X
- Getting an error
- Xbox not recognized
- Controller not associated
- Controller not recognized
- Xbox One not popping up
Requested features
3 requests- Add image quality selection
- Improve streaming quality
- Enable controller use remotely
Caverno
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
One Remote Play
No in-app purchases
Caverno
No in-app purchases









