# PlayStation App vs EA Connect

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 294) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 294, 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. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayStation App | EA Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstation-app/id410896080/reviews) | **[4.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ea-connect/id6737519364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92K** | 294 |
| Positive reviews | **25.2% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayStation App

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Entertainment, #136 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


### EA Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ea-connect/id6737519364)

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.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform friend finding, Real-time chat notifications, Quick message templates, Connect with favorite franchises, Optimized for specific game titles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayStation App free?

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

### Is EA Connect free?

EA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlayStation App or EA Connect?

EA Connect is rated higher. PlayStation App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92K ratings, while EA Connect averages 4.9 from 294 ratings.

### Do PlayStation App or EA Connect have ads?

Neither PlayStation App nor EA Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayStation App or EA Connect?

PlayStation App ships an update every 3 weeks, and EA Connect fortnightly. Most recently, PlayStation App was updated on November 9, 2026 and EA Connect on November 9, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*