PlayCloud vs Video Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlayCloud
Transform your phone into a game controller for local multiplayer fun on your TV. Play a variety of free party and competitive games with friends and family, all from your couch.
- Phone as TV game controller
- Local multiplayer gaming
- Free to play
- Party games
- Competitive games
- Over 8 free games
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PlayCloud is a local multiplayer gaming console that lets you play games with your phone as the controller in front of the TV This app is used as a controller, You play games using your computer connected via HDMI cable to the TV Its free to play and is great for local multiplayer / couch coop lovers There are more then 8 free games, fun party games and king of the hill, capture the flag games.
Video Game
Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your device. Supports local multiplayer with customizable controls and advanced graphics filters. Save your progress automatically and organize your game library.
- Supports 10 retro gaming platforms
- Local multiplayer for up to 4 players
- Customizable touch controls
- Automatic save state backups
- In-game screenshots
- Multiple display filters
- Rendering acceleration
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Video Game is a multi-system emulator for playing classic games across 10 retro gaming platforms. Key Features Supported Platforms - Nintendo: NES, SNES, N64, GB/GBC, GBA, DS - Sega: Genesis (MD) - Sony: PlayStation (PS1), PSP - Arcade: MAME2003PLUS Input & Controls - Multiplayer Support: Local Bluetooth controller linking for up to 4 players; single-controller multi-player configuration - Controller Compatibility: Nintendo Switch Pro, PS4/5 DualShock/DualSense, Xbox One/Series X, MFi devices - Touch Customization: Adjust transparency/vibration/layout (D-pad/analog stick); multiple touch options + turbo buttons (select platforms) Save & Management - Automatic save state backups + real-time save/load (4 slots) - In-game screenshots saved directly to Photos - Import/organize local game files; automatic/manual cover art retrieval Graphics & Enhancements - Rendering Acceleration: Metal, Vulkan, OpenGL support (select platforms); fast-forward - Display Filters: CRT Scanlines, CRT2, Pixelate, LCD Matrix, Sharp, UpscaleCut, Original (No Filter) Important Notice This app does not contain any games and is not associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Nintendo, Sega, or Sony. All references to "Nintendo", "Sega", "Sony", and related console names are registered trademarks owned by Nintendo Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation, and Sony Interactive Entertainment respectively. Users are responsible for ensuring they possess proper rights to any game files added to the app. For more information, visit: https://actduck.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Video Game at 4.1 against PlayCloud's 2.3. Video Game also leads on ratings volume (410 vs 10) and review sentiment (46% vs 30%). PlayCloud's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PlayCloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Video Game sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Video Game holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Game has 410 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of PlayCloud's written reviews are positive against 46% of Video Game's.
PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, Video Game every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | PlayCloud | Video Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (10 ratings) | 4.1 (410 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 410 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Chen Eliezer | Actduck Games |
Customer experience
PlayCloud
Video Game
Bugs and requests
PlayCloud
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Video Game
Reported bugs
2 issues- Games not loading or functioning
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
2 requests- Increase controller sensitivity and customization
- Improve compatibility with larger display sizes
In-app purchases
PlayCloud
- PlayCloud Supporter$3.991 Month
Video Game
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- 60C$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- 200C$2.99
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- 360C$4.99
- Lifetime Premium$9.99
Questions
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