# PlayCloud vs TV Gamepad

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | TV Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Neuplay Ventures LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816417519) |

## 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 |


### TV Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-gamepad-nexbox-controller/id6746357791)

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.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as wireless game controller, Wi-Fi pairing for TV games, Works with Nexbox TV games, No ads or subscription fees, Continuous updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayCloud free?

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

### Is TV Gamepad free?

TV Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PlayCloud or TV Gamepad have ads?

PlayCloud shows ads; TV Gamepad does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayCloud or TV Gamepad?

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, and TV Gamepad every 4 months. Most recently, PlayCloud was updated on September 22, 2026 and TV Gamepad on June 24, 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.*