# PlayCloud vs Hit the Ball!

The clearest difference is rating: Hit the Ball! at 5.0 against PlayCloud's 2.3. PlayCloud's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayCloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Hit the Ball! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hit the Ball! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayCloud has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, Hit the Ball! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | Hit the Ball! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-the-ball/id6752968726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Hila LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839257488) |

## 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 |


### Hit the Ball!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-the-ball/id6752968726)

Navigate falling obstacles by tapping to fly upwards in this fast-paced arcade game. Test your reflexes and see how long you can survive the ultimate dodge challenge. Collect items and avoid hazards to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Tap to fly mechanic, Dodge falling obstacles, Collect items, Survival challenge, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Stars | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayCloud free?

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

### Is Hit the Ball! free?

Hit the Ball! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlayCloud or Hit the Ball!?

Hit the Ball! is rated higher. PlayCloud averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Hit the Ball! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PlayCloud or Hit the Ball! have ads?

Both PlayCloud and Hit the Ball! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayCloud or Hit the Ball!?

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, and Hit the Ball! every 10 days. Most recently, PlayCloud was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hit the Ball! on October 30, 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.*