PlayStation App vs Riot Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlayStation App
Stay connected with your gaming network and favorite titles on the go. Chat with friends, discover new games and deals, and manage your console remotely. Download games and add-ons, and check console storage from anywhere.
- Connect with friends online
- Voice chat and messaging
- Discover games and deals
- Remote console management
- Download games and add-ons
- View profiles and trophies
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Connect. Discover. Control. Stay connected to your gaming friends and the games you love to play, wherever you go with PlayStation App. See who's online, voice chat and send messages, and discover deals on PS Store. Connect with friends • See who's online and what games they're playing. • Voice chat and send messages to your friends, hang out online, and plan your next multiplayer session. • View other players' profiles and trophy collections. Discover new games and the latest news • Shop for new releases, pre-order games, and check out the latest deals and discounts on PlayStation Store. • Get your daily fix of gaming news from the world of PlayStation. • Stay up to date with notifications and invitations on your phone lock screen. Control your console wherever you are • Download games and add-ons to your console, so they're ready when you are. • Manage your PS5 console storage if you run out of space while downloading. • Get ready to play with quick sign-in and remote game launch on your PS5 console. An account for PlayStation is required to use this app. PlayStation terms of service are viewable at https://www.playstation.com/legal/psn-terms-of-service/. Some features require PS5 or PS4 console. Content available on PS App may vary by country/region. Some titles shown above may not be available in your country/region. “PlayStation”, “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Riot Mobile
Stay connected to Riot Games' universe with this official companion app. Discover new content, organize play sessions, and track esports events across multiple titles. Earn rewards and monitor your in-game stats.
- Cross-game chat and play organization
- Personalized content discovery
- Multi-game news and updates
- Esports schedules and VODs
- In-app rewards and missions
- Match history and stat tracking
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Riot Mobile is the official companion app for Riot Games, personalized to keep you connected to the players, content and events you care about most. Made to support League of Legends, VALORANT, Wild Rift, Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra, the companion app is your one-stop-shop to discover new experiences, learn about major updates and organize play across all of Riot’s titles. ORGANIZE PLAY We’ve made it easier than ever to connect and organize play with other players. Riot Mobile allows you to chat across all of our game titles and supported regions in one central location so you can get into game faster without all the hassle. DISCOVER NEW EXPERIENCES Did you hear about the new comic, the animated series, the virtual PENTAKILL concert or that poro-themed silent disco party in your city? Tell us what you care about and we’ll make sure you never miss an important beat again. MULTI-GAME NEWS Get all the patch notes, game updates, champ announcements, etc you need across all of our titles in one central place while on-the-go. ESPORTS ON-THE-GO Want to know the schedule or line-up for your favorite esports league? Want to check out the VOD you missed? Want to completely avoid spoilers? You can with Riot Mobile. EARN REWARDS Get rewards and make progress toward mission goals for completing qualifying activities within the app, like watching a VOD or stream at your own convenience. MONITOR STATS WITH MATCH HISTORY Track your own progression and compare your in-game and out-of-game stats with your friends so you can climb the ranks and become legendary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Riot Mobile at 4.7 against PlayStation App's 4.2. Riot Mobile also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 25%). PlayStation App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Riot Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayStation App has 92K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of PlayStation App's written reviews are positive against 34% of Riot Mobile's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlayStation App | Riot Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (92K ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | 34.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 92K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #37 — better | #147 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PlayStation Mobile Inc. | Riot Games |
Customer experience
PlayStation App
Riot Mobile
User reviews
PlayStation App
From 92K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
- 👍 Easy access to profile, friends, and game library
- 👍 Ability to view notifications, send messages, and control console remotely
- 🛒 Convenient in-app purchases synced to console
Room to improve
- 🤔 Cluttered navigation when switching between sections
- 🐛 Occasional lags when syncing with console
- 🔔 Inconsistent and slow notification system
Riot Mobile
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful for staying connected with friends
- 🔍 Provides match history and player status
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy chat and notification system
- 🔍 Limited match history and player profile information
- 🔒 Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- 🔧 Needs more features and customization options
Bugs and requests
PlayStation App
Reported bugs
6 issues- Closing storage section on console has unresponsive button
- Inconsistent game download tracking and management
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unreliable party chat and audio quality
- Authentication issues and login problems
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- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to delete purchased games from account
- Option to fully delete games from platforms/consoles
- Improved customer support and responsiveness
- Capture gallery integration to access and share screenshots/videos
- Wishlist feature for the store
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- Ability to sort trophies by rarity/date earned
- Option to follow other players
- Landscape mode support for iPad
Riot Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Match history not updating correctly
- Profile page and chat frequently crashing
- Inconsistent notification behavior
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add Valorant store and skin viewing
- Implement spectator mode to watch friends' games
- Allow multiple account logins
- Integrate more Riot game data and statistics
In-app purchases
PlayStation App
No in-app purchases
Riot Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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