# PXPlay vs Console Remote

The clearest difference is price: PXPlay at Free against Console Remote's $7.99. PXPlay also leads on ratings volume (468 vs 12) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). Console Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PXPlay is free to download; Console Remote costs $7.99 up front. PXPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Console Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for PXPlay against 4.3 for Console Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PXPlay has 468 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of PXPlay's written reviews are positive against 64% of Console Remote's.

PXPlay ships an update monthly, Console Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PXPlay | Console Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxplay-remote-play/id1638586503/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote/id6738534883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **468** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 27 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638586505) | [莼乾 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686511743) |

## What reviewers say

### PXPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxplay-remote-play/id1638586503)

Stream your console games to your mobile devices with high-quality visuals and low latency. Enjoy full controller support and advanced features like 4K upscaling, even over mobile data. Play your favorite titles anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Low-latency streaming, 4K / 2K upscaling, Spatial Audio, Custom bitrate and frame pacing, Button mapping and gesture emulation, Multiple console registration, Third-party controller support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock new features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming performance
- 👍 Customizable controls and settings
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 🎮 Excellent alternative to official remote play app
- 💡 Innovative features not found in official app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and disconnects
- 🔋 Potential performance issues on mobile data
- ⚠️ Requires manual IP address configuration
- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in with certain account types
- Freezing and crashing on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across platforms

**Requested features**

- Native Vision Pro app
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Improved support for older PlayStation models
- Expanded controller compatibility


### Console Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote/id6738534883)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful PS5 remote play device. Experience console-quality gaming with ultra-low latency, 3K HDR streaming, and full DualSense controller support. Play your favorite games anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Ultra-low latency streaming, 3K HDR video output, Full DualSense controller support, Optimized rendering engine, Advanced upscaling and sampling, Professional color space options, AirPods optimized audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PXPlay free?

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

### Is Console Remote free?

Console Remote costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PXPlay or Console Remote?

Console Remote is rated higher. PXPlay averages 4.2 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Console Remote averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do PXPlay or Console Remote have ads?

Neither PXPlay nor Console Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PXPlay or Console Remote?

PXPlay ships an update monthly, and Console Remote every 3 days. Most recently, PXPlay was updated on September 26, 2026 and Console Remote on September 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.*