PlayStation App vs EA Connect
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 PSN 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. Account for PlayStation Network 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.
EA Connect
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.
- Cross-platform friend finding
- Real-time chat notifications
- Quick message templates
- Connect with favorite franchises
- Optimized for specific game titles
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With EA Connect, you can stay connected to your friends & favorite franchises, even when you’re away from the game. Your entire EA friends list is now in one place, across PC, console & mobile platforms. SEE WHO’S READY TO PLAY At a glance, see who's online, what they're playing, and who is looking to form a team. JUMP INTO GAMES WITH FRIENDS FASTER Get instant, real-time alerts when a friend invites you to a game or sends you a message. Favorite your best friends and get notified the moment they start a game, so you can jump straight into the action together. CHAT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Take conversations on the go with all your friends. Strategize, share tips, or make plans for your next session. SHARE YOUR MOOD & AVAILABILITY Use status notes & emoji to show your friends exactly what you're up to, whether you're ready to team up or otherwise busy. FIND MORE PEOPLE TO PLAY WITH Connect with players no matter where they play. Find your next teammate with tailored friend recommendations, or search by EA ID, Steam, PlayStation, XBOX network username, or a Nintendo Account. Send a friend request and join forces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EA Connect at 4.9 against PlayStation App's 4.2. PlayStation App's advantage is ratings volume (92K vs 291) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
EA Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayStation App has 92K ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of PlayStation App's written reviews are positive against 21% of EA Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PlayStation App ships an update every 3 weeks, EA Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlayStation App | EA Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (92K ratings) | 4.9 (291 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews — better | 20.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 92K — better | 291 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PlayStation Mobile Inc. | Electronic Arts |
Customer experience
PlayStation App
EA Connect
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
EA Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PlayStation App
No in-app purchases
EA Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PlayStation App free?
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Do PlayStation App or EA Connect have ads?
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