# Provenance App vs CloudMoon

The clearest difference is rating: CloudMoon at 4.5 against Provenance App's 3.3. CloudMoon also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 46%). Provenance App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Provenance App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CloudMoon sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudMoon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 751 and 706 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Provenance App's written reviews are positive against 79% of CloudMoon's.

Provenance App ships an update every 3 weeks, CloudMoon every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Provenance App | CloudMoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provenance-app/id1596862805/reviews) | **[4.5 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudmoon-cloud-gaming-and-apps/id6736726986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **751** | 706 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Mattiello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581086197) | [Nenly Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639465577) |

## What reviewers say

### Provenance App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provenance-app/id1596862805)

This application allows users to play classic games from a wide variety of vintage arcade and console systems. It supports numerous platforms, offering a comprehensive retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-console emulation, Supports Atari systems, Supports Nintendo systems, Supports Sega systems, Supports Sony PlayStation, Supports arcade and console games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provenance Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Provenance Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Provenance Plus | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth emulation
- 🎮 Supports many systems
- 👍 Great app overall
- 🎉 Finally on the App Store

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🤯 Confusing UI/layout
- 🔌 Performance issues
- 🤖 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- 3DS games crashing
- Dreamcast/PS2 ROMs not working
- Screen shrinking when switching orientation
- Inability to load local game files

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Gyroscope/motion controls
- Improved 3DS emulation
- GameCube/Wii emulation


### CloudMoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudmoon-cloud-gaming-and-apps/id6736726986)

Stream and play a vast library of popular games directly on your mobile device without any downloads or installations. Enjoy high-performance gaming even on low-spec or older phones, with minimal storage and battery usage. Offers both free and affordable premium options for a smooth, lag-free experience.

**Highlights:** Play games without download or install, Stream hundreds of popular titles, Works on low-spec and old phones, No storage space required, Smooth, lag-free gaming experience, Boosts phone performance for gaming, Prevents phone overheating

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (6-Month) | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Standard Plan (12-Month) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (6-Month) | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Plan (6-Month) | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Plan (12-Month) | $67.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan (12-Month) | $99.99 | per year |
| Hourly Package (5 Hours) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days of Standard | $1.49 | one-time |
| 7 Days of Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Package (20 Hours) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Package (80 Hours) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Smooth and stable cloud gaming
- 💡 Can play games without downloading
- 👍 Works fine on iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely laggy, almost unplayable
- 🔍 Doesn't show all played games
- 💡 Needs more playtime, at least 30 minutes
- 💡 Needs control support

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Full-screen support for iPad
- Apple account login button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Provenance App free?

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

### Is CloudMoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Provenance App or CloudMoon?

CloudMoon is rated higher. Provenance App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 751 ratings, while CloudMoon averages 4.5 from 706 ratings.

### Do Provenance App or CloudMoon have ads?

CloudMoon shows ads; Provenance App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Provenance App or CloudMoon?

Provenance App ships an update every 3 weeks, and CloudMoon every 11 days. Most recently, Provenance App was updated on October 24, 2026 and CloudMoon on October 28, 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.*