# PlayStation App vs XBOX

The clearest difference is rating: XBOX at 4.7 against PlayStation App's 4.2. XBOX also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 24%) and ratings volume (1.7M vs 92K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

XBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBOX has 1.7M ratings behind it against 92K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of PlayStation App's written reviews are positive against 51% of XBOX's.

PlayStation App ships an update every 3 weeks, XBOX fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayStation App | XBOX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstation-app/id410896080/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92K | **1.7M** |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #59 |
| Size | 118 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayStation App

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Entertainment (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


### XBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stay connected with your gaming community through voice and text chat, notifications, and messages. Discover and purchase games, explore Game Pass content, and share your best gaming moments. This app keeps you in the game, no matter where you play.

**Highlights:** Voice and text chat with friends, Game notifications and achievements, In-app game and add-on purchases, Explore Game Pass catalog and Perks, Share game clips and screenshots, Gaming Copilot for assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Xbox
- 👍 Convenient remote control features
- 📤 Easy sharing of captures and clips
- 💬 Useful for in-game communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Issues with account login and verification
- 🔇 Unreliable party chat and voice communication
- 🖼️ Inability to customize profile picture

**Reported bugs**

- Captures not uploading or viewable in the app
- Remote control input lag and inconsistent functionality
- Messaging conversations disappearing or not loading
- Repeated sign-in prompts and account access issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to browse and purchase games directly in the app
- Improve notification system and message delivery
- Restore achievement tracking and game stats viewing
- Optimize app performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayStation App free?

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

### Is XBOX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayStation App or XBOX?

XBOX is rated higher. PlayStation App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92K ratings, while XBOX averages 4.7 from 1.7M ratings.

### Do PlayStation App or XBOX have ads?

Neither PlayStation App nor XBOX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayStation App or XBOX?

PlayStation App ships an update every 3 weeks, and XBOX fortnightly. Most recently, PlayStation App was updated on September 25, 2026 and XBOX on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PlayStation App or XBOX?

PlayStation App currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and XBOX at #59. 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.*