# Steam Mobile vs PS Remote Play

The clearest difference is rating: PS Remote Play at 3.4 against Steam Mobile's 2.7. PS Remote Play also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 24%). Steam Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

PS Remote Play holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 19K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Steam Mobile's written reviews are positive against 33% of PS Remote Play's.

Steam Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, PS Remote Play every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Mobile | PS Remote Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-mobile/id495369748/reviews) | **[3.4 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps-remote-play/id1436192460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **32.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | #103 |
| Size | 50 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) |

## What reviewers say

### Steam Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-mobile/id495369748)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access your PC game library, shop for new titles, and manage downloads remotely. Enhance account security with two-factor authentication and confirm trades and market transactions on the go. Stay updated with personalized news and community content.

**Highlights:** Browse and shop PC games, Manage game downloads remotely, Two-factor account authentication, Confirm trades and market transactions, Personalized news feed, Access Steam Community features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 🔒 Effective security features
- 👍 Useful for browsing and purchasing
- 👍 Improved UI in recent update

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and cluttered UI
- 🔍 Missing key features like chat
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Unresponsive buttons and UI elements
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords
- Inability to create new accounts

**Requested features**

- Integrate chat functionality
- Optimize for tablet/landscape use
- Add ability to manage library and downloads
- Improve search and browsing experience


### PS Remote Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps-remote-play/id1436192460)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream your PS5 or PS4 console to your mobile device and play games remotely. Control your console using an on-screen controller or connect your wireless controllers. Enjoy voice chat and text input from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Stream PS5/PS4 screen to mobile, On-screen controller support, Connect DUALSHOCK 4 controller, Connect DualSense controller, Voice chat via mobile mic, Text input using mobile keyboard

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reasonable remote access
- 🚀 Works seamlessly with proper connection
- 👍 Amazing app, but
- 👍 Exeptional app
- 👍 Surprised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too much lag
- 🐛 Connection without iOS 13
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Terrible update
- 🐛 Doesn't work correctly on mobile data

**Reported bugs**

- UPDATE BOTH DEVICES TO YOUR LATEST SYSTEM SOFTWARE
- Black bar on bottom on screen
- App shuts down
- Doesn't work after update
- Crashing

**Requested features**

- Controller
- Needs controller support and it would be perfect
- DualShock should NOT turn off during connection!
- Please change remote conection
- Please update app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Mobile free?

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

### Is PS Remote Play free?

PS Remote Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steam Mobile or PS Remote Play?

PS Remote Play is rated higher. Steam Mobile averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PS Remote Play averages 3.4 from 19K ratings.

### Do Steam Mobile or PS Remote Play have ads?

Neither Steam Mobile nor PS Remote Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Mobile or PS Remote Play?

Steam Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and PS Remote Play every 5 months. Most recently, Steam Mobile was updated on October 25, 2026 and PS Remote Play on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Steam Mobile or PS Remote Play?

Steam Mobile currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and PS Remote Play at #103. 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.*