# PlayCloud vs Nanogram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nanogram at 80% against PlayCloud's 30%. Nanogram also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PlayCloud's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price, 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. Nanogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nanogram holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanogram has 614 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of PlayCloud's written reviews are positive against 80% of Nanogram's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | Nanogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) | **[4.8 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanogram-play-and-create-games/id6755158260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **614** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **80.0% 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 | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Social Platforms Inc., DE, US](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835248129) |

## 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 |


### Nanogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanogram-play-and-create-games/id6755158260)

Create and play games without coding. Describe your game idea, and the app turns it into a playable experience. Explore mini-games made by other users and share your own creations.

**Highlights:** AI-powered game creation, Create games from text prompts, Edit and refine game ideas, Play community-made mini-games, Publish your own game creations, Offline game saving, No-code game development

**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 Nanogram free?

Nanogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlayCloud or Nanogram?

Nanogram is rated higher. PlayCloud averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Nanogram averages 4.8 from 614 ratings.

### Do PlayCloud or Nanogram have ads?

PlayCloud shows ads; Nanogram does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayCloud or Nanogram?

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, and Nanogram every 5 days. Most recently, PlayCloud was updated on November 4, 2026 and Nanogram on November 5, 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.*