PlayCloud vs TV Gamepad
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.
TV Gamepad
Transform your smartphone into a wireless game controller for TV games. Connect your phone and TV via Wi-Fi for responsive gameplay without extra hardware. Enjoy a seamless and accessible gaming experience.
- Smartphone as wireless game controller
- Wi-Fi pairing for TV games
- Works with Nexbox TV games
- No ads or subscription fees
- Continuous updates
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Turn your smartphone into a powerful, wireless Game controller for our nexbox TV games. This Game Controller App or companion App is your must-have companion to play Galaxy Attack and all upcoming games titles that will be published by nexbox on TV. Connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi, and enjoy immersive, responsive gameplay without needing external hardware. Designed for simplicity, this app has no ads, no subscription fees, and just one goal making TV gaming fun and accessible for everyone. Features: - Works with Galaxy Attack and all future nexbox games - Quick & easy Wi-Fi pairing - Use your smartphone as a controller - One unified app for all upcoming nexbox games - Family-friendly controls - No ads, no hidden fees - Continuous updates for performance Whether you're battling asteroids or collecting stars, this controller is all you need. Just download, connect, and start playing! For any support, please write to us as sales@nexboxgames.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Gamepad at 100% against PlayCloud's 33%. TV Gamepad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). PlayCloud's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. TV Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, TV Gamepad every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlayCloud | TV Gamepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chen Eliezer | Neuplay Ventures LLP |
Customer experience
PlayCloud
TV Gamepad
In-app purchases
PlayCloud
- PlayCloud Supporter$3.991 Month
TV Gamepad
No in-app purchases
