# PlayCloud vs Video Game

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | Video Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) | **[4.1 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-play-and-explore/id6612028428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **410** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Actduck Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761336860) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757)

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.

**Highlights:** Phone as TV game controller, Local multiplayer gaming, Free to play, Party games, Competitive games, Over 8 free games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayCloud Supporter | $3.99 | per month |


### Video Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-play-and-explore/id6612028428)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 60C | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 360C | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Emulator works well
- 👍 Variety of console emulations
- 👍 Good graphics and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Games not appearing
- 🔧 Complicated controls and configuration
- 💰 Monetization model is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Games not loading or functioning
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Increase controller sensitivity and customization
- Improve compatibility with larger display sizes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayCloud free?

PlayCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Game free?

Video Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlayCloud or Video Game?

Video Game is rated higher. PlayCloud averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Video Game averages 4.1 from 410 ratings.

### Do PlayCloud or Video Game have ads?

Both PlayCloud and Video Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayCloud or Video Game?

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, and Video Game every 6 weeks. Most recently, PlayCloud was updated on November 8, 2026 and Video Game on November 8, 2026.

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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.*