# PlayCloud vs CloudGear

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | CloudGear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) | **[4.8 (472 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **472** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) |

## 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 |


### CloudGear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Unlock - 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Full Unlock - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*