Comparison

Need a game vs Pylux

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

Head to head
About

Need a game

Discover new game releases, find cheat codes, and buy, sell, or trade games for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles, plus PC. Access reviews, videos, ratings, and comparisons all in one place.

Highlights
  • Track new game items
  • Find cheat codes
  • Buy, sell, and exchange games
  • Access reviews and ratings
  • View screenshots and comparisons
  • Supports multiple gaming platforms
Features
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NEED A GAME is a unique application for fans of PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC games. Track new items, find the right key combinations and cheat codes, buy, sell, and exchange games and discs with Need a game! And even better - all the information in one place: ads, reviews, videos, ratings, screenshots, comparisons, cheat codes, and much more! NEED A GAME contains the most necessary information for game lovers! *** Platforms *** - PlayStation 5 - PlayStation 4 - PlayStation 3 - Xbox 360 - Xbox One - Xbox Series X / S - Nintendo Switch ------- User data policy: https://needagame.net/user-data-policy/ Terms of Service: https://needagame.net/term-of-use/

About

Pylux

Stream your PS4 or PS5 games to your iPhone or iPad, whether you're at home or on the go. Enjoy full controller support, smooth video, and adaptive quality based on your network. It's completely free and open source.

Highlights
  • Stream PS4/PS5 games to iPhone/iPad
  • Full controller input support
  • Adaptive video quality
  • On-screen touch controls
  • Physical controller compatibility
  • Open source and free
Features
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Play your PS4 or PS5 game library on your iPhone or iPad — at home or from anywhere. Free, open source, and nothing locked behind a paywall. YOUR CONSOLE. ANY SCREEN. Remote Play puts your PS4 or PS5 on your iPhone or iPad — whether you're in another room or across the world. Full controller input, smooth video, the game exactly as it runs on your console. INTERNET PLAY Access the your Game Library and Game Catalog directly from your device. Stream games without your console powered on. BUILT FOR REAL PLAY • Physical controllers work — DualSense, DualShock 4, MFi, and more connect over Bluetooth • Rumble and haptics pass through to your controller or your iPhone's Taptic Engine • On-screen touch controls when you need them, out of the way when you don't • Swap face button mapping for third-party controllers QUALITY THAT ADAPTS Pylux adjusts video quality to your network automatically. Turn it up manually when your connection is solid, or dial it back when bandwidth is tight. FREE. ALL OF IT. Pylux is open source, community-build, and completely free. There is no premium tier and no features behind a paywall. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation, PS4, PS5, DualShock, and DualSense are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. PlayStation Plus membership required for Internet Play. Use only with content and hardware you own or are licensed to use.

Screenshots

Need a game4 screens
Pylux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Need a game at 100% against Pylux's 50%. Need a game also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (83 vs 16). Pylux's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Need a game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Pylux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Need a game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Need a game has 83 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Need a game's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pylux's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Need a game ships an update every 9 days, Pylux every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Need a game versus Pylux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeed a gamePylux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (83 ratings) — better3.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings83 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKirill PuchkovForward Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

Need a game

All ratings66 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pylux

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Need a game

Subscriptions2
  • Чит-коды (месяц)$1.491 Month
  • Размещение объявлений (месяц)$1.491 Month
4 purchases

Pylux

One-time4
  • Bronze Donation$2.99
  • Silver Donation$4.99
  • Gold Donation$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Platinum Donation$19.99

Questions

Is Need a game free?
Need a game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pylux free?
Pylux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Need a game or Pylux?
Need a game is rated higher. Need a game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Pylux averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Need a game or Pylux have ads?
Neither Need a game nor Pylux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Need a game or Pylux?
Need a game ships an update every 9 days, and Pylux every 4 days. Most recently, Need a game was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pylux on October 20, 2026.

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