# Need a game vs Pylux

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Need a game | Pylux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-game/id1557548083/reviews)** | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pylux-remote-play/id6761292658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Puchkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480236164) | [Forward Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887180929) |

## What reviewers say

### Need a game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-game/id1557548083)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Чит-коды (месяц) | $1.49 | per month |
| Размещение объявлений (месяц) | $1.49 | per month |


### Pylux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pylux-remote-play/id6761292658)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Donation | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*