Comparison

PlayCloud vs CloudGear

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Phone as TV game controller
  • Local multiplayer gaming
  • Free to play
  • Party games
  • Competitive games
  • Over 8 free games
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

PlayCloud3 screens
CloudGear4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PlayCloud versus CloudGear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayCloudCloudGear
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (10 ratings)4.8 (472 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10472 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB58 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperChen EliezerBitwise Solutions Limited

Customer experience

PlayCloud

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

CloudGear

All ratings472 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlayCloud

Subscriptions1
  • PlayCloud Supporter$3.991 Month
3 purchases

CloudGear

Subscriptions2
  • Full Unlock - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Full Unlock - 1 Year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Unlock - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PlayCloud free?
PlayCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudGear free?
CloudGear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlayCloud or CloudGear?
CloudGear is rated higher. PlayCloud averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while CloudGear averages 4.8 from 472 ratings.
Do PlayCloud or CloudGear have ads?
PlayCloud shows ads; CloudGear does not.
Which is updated more often, PlayCloud or CloudGear?
PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, and CloudGear every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlayCloud was updated on September 22, 2026 and CloudGear on September 26, 2026.

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