Comparison

Serafim Console vs Pylux

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Serafim Console

Enhance your gaming experience with this companion app for a specific controller. Stream gameplay live, capture screenshots, record and edit videos, and manage controller settings. Some features require a subscription.

Highlights
  • Live gameplay broadcast
  • Screenshot capture
  • Screen recording
  • Video editing
  • Controller-compatible game list
  • Controller settings and firmware check
Features
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The Serafim Console app is a companion app for the Serafim S3 Gaming Controller. It provides additional features and functionality for the controller, such as: ■ Live broadcast: Share your gameplay screen in real time. ■ Screenshot capture: Capture screenshots of your gameplay. ■ Screen recording: Record your gameplay for later viewing or sharing. ■ Video editing: Edit your recorded gameplay videos. ■ Game list: View a list of controller-compatible games. ■ Settings: Alter settings, access controller information, and check the controller firmware. [Terms of Service](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) [Privacy Policy](https://app.serafim-tech.com/PrivacyPolicy/SerafimConsole/EN/Privacy.html)

About

Pylux

Stream your PS4 or PS5 games to your iPhone or iPad, whether you're at home or on the go. Enjoy full controller support, smooth video, and adaptive quality based on your network. It's completely free and open source.

Highlights
  • Stream PS4/PS5 games to iPhone/iPad
  • Full controller input support
  • Adaptive video quality
  • On-screen touch controls
  • Physical controller compatibility
  • Open source and free
Features
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Play your PS4 or PS5 game library on your iPhone or iPad — at home or from anywhere. Free, open source, and nothing locked behind a paywall. YOUR CONSOLE. ANY SCREEN. Remote Play puts your PS4 or PS5 on your iPhone or iPad — whether you're in another room or across the world. Full controller input, smooth video, the game exactly as it runs on your console. INTERNET PLAY Access the your Game Library and Game Catalog directly from your device. Stream games without your console powered on. BUILT FOR REAL PLAY • Physical controllers work — DualSense, DualShock 4, MFi, and more connect over Bluetooth • Rumble and haptics pass through to your controller or your iPhone's Taptic Engine • On-screen touch controls when you need them, out of the way when you don't • Swap face button mapping for third-party controllers QUALITY THAT ADAPTS Pylux adjusts video quality to your network automatically. Turn it up manually when your connection is solid, or dial it back when bandwidth is tight. FREE. ALL OF IT. Pylux is open source, community-build, and completely free. There is no premium tier and no features behind a paywall. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation, PS4, PS5, DualShock, and DualSense are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. PlayStation Plus membership required for Internet Play. Use only with content and hardware you own or are licensed to use.

Screenshots

Serafim Console3 screens
Pylux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Serafim Console at 5.0 against Pylux's 3.9. Pylux's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Serafim Console sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and Pylux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Serafim Console holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pylux has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serafim Console ships an update every 4 months, Pylux every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Serafim Console versus Pylux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerafim ConsolePylux
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSerafim Technologies Inc.Forward Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

Serafim Console

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pylux

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Serafim Console

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Pylux

One-time4
  • Bronze Donation$2.99
  • Silver Donation$4.99
  • Gold Donation$9.99
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  • Platinum Donation$19.99

Questions

Is Serafim Console free?
Serafim Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pylux free?
Pylux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Serafim Console or Pylux?
Serafim Console is rated higher. Serafim Console averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pylux averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Serafim Console or Pylux have ads?
Neither Serafim Console nor Pylux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Serafim Console or Pylux?
Serafim Console ships an update every 4 months, and Pylux every 4 days. Most recently, Serafim Console was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pylux on October 20, 2026.

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