PlayCloud vs CloudGear
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.
CloudGear
This app enhances cloud gaming by delivering high-resolution, high-frame-rate streaming with advanced codec support and low latency. It transforms your mobile device into a portable gaming rig, supporting external displays, controllers, and desktop-class input.
- Stream in 5K, 120 FPS, and HDR
- Low-latency custom rendering engine
- Connect to external displays and AR glasses
- Desktop-class mouse and keyboard control
- Controller vibration support
- Universal controller compatibility
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CloudGear is the browser designed for gamers - custom-engineered to deliver the speed, visuals, and control that other browsers can't. Stream from GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, Boosteroid, or any browser-based game with performance and immersion mobile gaming has never had. Plug into a TV, monitor, or AR glasses and your iPhone or iPad becomes a portable gaming rig. No console required. UNCOMPROMISED PERFORMANCE - High-Resolution Gaming: Stream at up to 5K video on supported platforms. - Smooth Frame Rates: Up to 120fps for fast, responsive gameplay - plus frame pacing that helps to eliminate stutter. - Advanced Codec Support: H.265 and AV1 for efficient streaming at maximum quality. - Low-Latency Streaming: A custom rendering engine built for speed. Frames display sooner and gameplay feels closer to native. YOUR GAME, ANY SCREEN - External Display & AR Glasses: Connect to a TV, monitor, or AR glasses like XREAL, Rokid, VITURE, or RayNeo via USB-C or HDMI. CloudGear outputs at native resolution with no black bars, turning your iOS device into a portable gaming rig you can plug in and play anywhere. - Apple TV Companion: Pair your iPhone or iPad with the CloudGear app for Apple TV and hand games off to the big screen. - HDR & 10-Bit Color: High dynamic range and rich color depth bring games to life the way developers intended. - Configurable Video Sizing: Zoom, stretch, or manually position the stream to fill every inch of your display. - Spatial Audio & Surround Sound: Support for 7.1 channel surround sound and spatial audio. DESKTOP-CLASS GAMING CONTROLS - True Mouse Pointer & Keyboard Lock: Get the precision you need with mouse pointer lock that makes your mobile experience feel like playing on desktop. - Steam Controller: First-class Valve Steam Controller support - use its trackpad as a mouse, with full control remapping for keyboard-and-mouse only games. - Controller Vibration: Full rumble for any connected controller. For controllers without motors, vibration routes through your iPhone's Taptic Engine. - Virtual Mouse: No mouse or controller? Control a virtual pointer using touch gestures alone. - Universal Compatibility: Works with any iOS-supported Bluetooth or USB-C controller, plus external keyboards and mice. QUICK LAUNCH & WIDGETS - Quick Launch Bookmarks: Bookmark individual games and launch them with a single tap - no menus, no browsing. - Home Screen Widget: Add any game to your iOS Home Screen as a widget for instant access. - iCloud Sync: All bookmarks sync automatically across your devices via iCloud. CloudGear works with major cloud gaming services and enables the best experience for each: - GeForce Now: Up to 5K @ 120fps, H.265 & AV1 codec, HDR, 10-bit color, 7.1 surround sound - Boosteroid: Up to 4K @ 120fps, AV1 codec, HDR, custom resolution selection - Xbox Cloud Gaming: Up to 1440p video, built-in Better xCloud script manager for higher bitrate, improved input, and more - Amazon Luna: Up to 1080p @ 60fps, max resolution and bitrate unlocked even on iPhone - OnePlay: Up to 4K @ 120fps - HTML5 Gaming Sites: Full controller support, mouse pointer lock, and keyboard lock for browser-based games Actual streaming quality depends on each service's capabilities and your account tier. CloudGear enables the maximum quality available. Please note: CloudGear is a premium utility. A subscription or one-off lifetime purchase is required to access the browser and all features. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Disclaimer: CloudGear is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GeForce Now, Boosteroid, Amazon Luna, OnePlay or Xbox. It is simply compatible with these third-party services in its capacity as a general web browser. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudgear.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudGear at 88% against PlayCloud's 33%. CloudGear also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). PlayCloud's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CloudGear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudGear has 472 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PlayCloud's written reviews are positive against 88% of CloudGear's.
PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, CloudGear every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlayCloud | CloudGear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (472 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 472 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chen Eliezer | Bitwise Solutions Limited |
Customer experience
PlayCloud
CloudGear
In-app purchases
PlayCloud
- PlayCloud Supporter$3.991 Month
CloudGear
- Full Unlock - 1 Month$1.991 Month
- Full Unlock - 1 Year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Full Unlock - Lifetime$39.99
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