# PlayCloud vs PC Game Updates

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PC Game Updates at 100% against PlayCloud's 30%. PC Game Updates also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PlayCloud's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. PC Game Updates asks for nothing beyond the download.

PC Game Updates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of PlayCloud's written reviews are positive against 100% of PC Game Updates's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | PC Game Updates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-game-updates/id6749399019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Paul Maddaloni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830329570) |

## 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 |


### PC Game Updates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-game-updates/id6749399019)

This app provides real-time updates and patch notes for your Steam library and wishlist. Track owned and wishlisted titles, filter by update type, and receive live notifications for game announcements on the go.

**Highlights:** Real-time Steam game updates, Wishlist and owned title tracking, Filter updates by type, Live notification alerts, Direct Steam store links, Cross-device access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayCloud free?

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

### Is PC Game Updates free?

PC Game Updates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlayCloud or PC Game Updates?

PC Game Updates is rated higher. PlayCloud averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PC Game Updates averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do PlayCloud or PC Game Updates have ads?

PlayCloud shows ads; PC Game Updates does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayCloud or PC Game Updates?

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, and PC Game Updates every 5 days. Most recently, PlayCloud was updated on October 7, 2026 and PC Game Updates on October 14, 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.*