# Players' Lounge vs EA Connect

Players' Lounge and EA Connect both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Players' Lounge's written reviews are positive against 21% of EA Connect's. Players' Lounge also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 223) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). EA Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Players' Lounge against 4.9 for EA Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Players' Lounge has 30K ratings behind it against 223, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Players' Lounge's written reviews are positive against 21% of EA Connect's.

Players' Lounge ships an update every 2 weeks, EA Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Players' Lounge | EA Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/players-lounge/id1628903930/reviews) | **[4.9 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ea-connect/id6737519364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 223 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Players Lounge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437838167) | [EA Swiss Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) |

## What reviewers say

### Players' Lounge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/players-lounge/id1628903930)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Compete in performance-based challenges for popular video games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Apex Legends.  Win cash by beating personalized objectives, playing solo or with friends.  Link your game accounts and get paid automatically when you succeed.

**Highlights:** Play for cash prizes, Performance-based challenges, Personalized game lines, Solo or squad play, Link game accounts, Automatic payouts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer support
- 💡 Unique concept of betting on your own gameplay
- 🚀 Fast payouts
- 🎮 Makes games more exciting and competitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with bet tracking and settlement
- 💰 Decreasing payouts as you win more
- 🤑 High service fees and withdrawal fees
- 🔒 Account suspension and termination issues

**Reported bugs**

- Bets not properly registering or settling
- Accounts being locked or terminated without clear explanation
- Tracking issues with in-game performance data

**Requested features**

- Add more games beyond Apex Legends and Warzone
- Implement team/squad betting options
- Improve transparency around bet settlement and payout adjustments
- Introduce a referral/affiliate program


### EA Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ea-connect/id6737519364)

Stay connected with friends and favorite gaming franchises outside of gameplay. Chat with your team, send quick messages, and receive real-time notifications. Find and connect with friends across different gaming platforms.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform friend finding, Real-time chat notifications, Quick message templates, Connect with favorite franchises, Optimized for specific game titles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Players' Lounge free?

Players' Lounge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EA Connect free?

EA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Players' Lounge or EA Connect?

EA Connect is rated higher. Players' Lounge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while EA Connect averages 4.9 from 223 ratings.

### Do Players' Lounge or EA Connect have ads?

Neither Players' Lounge nor EA Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Players' Lounge or EA Connect?

Players' Lounge ships an update every 2 weeks, and EA Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Players' Lounge was updated on October 27, 2026 and EA Connect on October 25, 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.*