# Back2Back vs PlayCloud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Back2Back at 73% against PlayCloud's 30%. Back2Back also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). PlayCloud's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Back2Back sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and PlayCloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Back2Back holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Back2Back has 158 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Back2Back's written reviews are positive against 30% of PlayCloud's.

Back2Back ships an update fortnightly, PlayCloud every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back2Back | PlayCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back2back-2-player-co-op-game/id1577343187/reviews)** | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **158** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 783 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Two Frogs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577343189) | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) |

## What reviewers say

### Back2Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back2back-2-player-co-op-game/id1577343187)

Experience an intense cooperative adventure designed exclusively for two players, each on their own device. Navigate perilous situations, drive, shoot, and survive by switching roles to overcome challenges and test your synchronization and communication.

**Highlights:** Exclusive two-player co-op gameplay, Drive and shoot mechanics, Role-switching for dynamic challenges, Gyroscope controls for immersive play, Increasing difficulty with progression, Tests communication and synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins x10.000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins x61.500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bloom Valley Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Bloom Valley Part 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Malibu Lagoon Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Peaks Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Aurora Peaks Part 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Aurora Peaks 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Fall Festival 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fall Festival Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Fall Festival 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack Malibu Lagoon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins x125.000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Bloom Valley | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Aurora Peaks | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Fall Festival | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Full Price | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Malibu Lagoon | $12.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins x275.000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack Malibu Lagoon | $24.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Malibu Lagoon | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins x690.000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins x1.400.000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### PlayCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757)

Transform your phone into a game controller for local multiplayer fun on your TV. Play a variety of free party and competitive games with friends and family, all from your couch.

**Highlights:** Phone as TV game controller, Local multiplayer gaming, Free to play, Party games, Competitive games, Over 8 free games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayCloud Supporter | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back2Back free?

Back2Back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlayCloud free?

PlayCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Back2Back or PlayCloud?

Back2Back is rated higher. Back2Back averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while PlayCloud averages 2.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Back2Back or PlayCloud have ads?

PlayCloud shows ads; Back2Back does not.

### Which is updated more often, Back2Back or PlayCloud?

Back2Back ships an update fortnightly, and PlayCloud every 5 days. Most recently, Back2Back was updated on October 30, 2026 and PlayCloud on October 30, 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.*