# PlayStation App vs Riot Mobile

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayStation App | Riot Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstation-app/id410896080/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riot-mobile/id1077150310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **34.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #149 |
| Size | 118 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) | [Riot Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/346988044) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayStation App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstation-app/id410896080)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Entertainment, #182 Top Free (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect with friends online, Voice chat and messaging, Discover games and deals, Remote console management, Download games and add-ons, View profiles and trophies

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Cluttered navigation when switching between sections
- 🐛 Occasional lags when syncing with console
- 🔔 Inconsistent and slow notification system

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Riot Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riot-mobile/id1077150310)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful for staying connected with friends
- 🔍 Provides match history and player status

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy chat and notification system
- 🔍 Limited match history and player profile information
- 🔒 Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- 🔧 Needs more features and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Match history not updating correctly
- Profile page and chat frequently crashing
- Inconsistent notification behavior
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add Valorant store and skin viewing
- Implement spectator mode to watch friends' games
- Allow multiple account logins
- Integrate more Riot game data and statistics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayStation App free?

PlayStation App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Riot Mobile free?

Riot Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlayStation App or Riot Mobile?

Riot Mobile is rated higher. PlayStation App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92K ratings, while Riot Mobile averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do PlayStation App or Riot Mobile have ads?

Riot Mobile shows ads; PlayStation App does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayStation App or Riot Mobile?

PlayStation App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Riot Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlayStation App was updated on October 18, 2026 and Riot Mobile on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PlayStation App or Riot Mobile?

PlayStation App currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and Riot Mobile at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*