Comparison

PXPlay vs Game Hype

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PXPlay

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
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PXPlay – Performance eXtended Play Experience your console games like never before. PXPlay lets you take full control of your console remotely, without limits. Whether you’re away from home or just in another room, enjoy smooth, low-latency streaming with high-quality visuals, great audio, and full controller support. PXPlay is engineered for performance and designed to provide the best remote play experience possible, with advanced features like 4K / 2K upscaling. Every detail is fine-tuned to deliver the lowest possible latency and the highest possible quality, so it feels like you’re right in front of your console, even over mobile data. Why PXPlay? With PXPlay, you can stream and play any of your console’s games remotely, titles like GTA V, Fortnite, The Last of Us, FIFA, Crash Bandicoot, and more, directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. You can even use PXPlay as a virtual gamepad with advanced touch controls and gesture support. Main Features • HDR visuals and real-time 4K / 2K “Super Resolution” upscaling • Spatial Audio (3D Audio) • Custom bitrate and video frame pacing • Low-latency streaming optimized for responsiveness • Button mapping, hotkeys, and touchpad gesture emulation • Register and switch between multiple consoles • Third-party controller support • Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data* Learn more: https://streamingdv.github.io/pxplay/index.html *To play over the internet, follow these setup instructions: https://streamingdv.github.io/pxplay/index#line5 Registration must be performed on the same network as your console. Note: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About

Game Hype

Features
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Game Hype is the modern way to track upcoming console game releases. Follow the games you’re excited for, browse release dates across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, and stay updated with release day notifications — all in one clean, focused experience. No clutter. No endless feeds. Just the games you care about. Features • Track upcoming releases across major consoles • Build your personal hype list • Browse releases by month and release date • Get notifications for launch day • Beautiful light & dark mode support • Explore detailed game information and screenshots • Filter by platform • Designed for speed, simplicity, and focus Whether you’re waiting for the next blockbuster release or keeping track of indie gems, Game Hype helps you stay ahead of what’s coming next.

Screenshots

PXPlay4 screens
Game Hype4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PXPlay at none against Game Hype's shown. PXPlay also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PXPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Game Hype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PXPlay versus Game Hype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPXPlayGame Hype
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (504 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings504 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian Grillpaulrobinbrown

Bugs and requests

PXPlay

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Game Hype

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PXPlay

One-time1
  • Unlock new features$6.99
1 purchases

Game Hype

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$1.99

Questions

Is PXPlay free?
PXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game Hype free?
Game Hype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PXPlay or Game Hype have ads?
Game Hype shows ads; PXPlay does not.

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